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MFA Configuration

Consult and immediately configure new authentication methods for your account at  https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info 

The next time your account connects to Microsoft 365 services, you will automatically be prompted to set up a second authentication method to enhance your account's security.

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Microsoft Authenticator

This is the method recommended by the Central IT Services

To set up the Microsoft Authenticator app as your second authentication method, you need to:

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You may allow push notifications if the app prompts you.

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SMS Code

This option will be discontinued in the coming months.

This option is not recommended, as it is unreliable in case of mobile network issues and may incur charges when used abroad. The other options work without a network connection and are preferable.

To set up SMS codes as your second authentication method, you need to:

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Other Authentication Application

Be sure to choose a trusted tool

If you want to set up another authentication app compatible with TOTP (such as Google Authenticator, Authy, Apple Keychain, BitWarden Premium/Family [paid], Aegis Authenticator [open source, Android], 2FAS [open source, iOS + Android], etc.) with your account, you need to:

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Ente Auth (Phone-Free Solution)

A solution for anyone who does not have a phone.

Ente Auth is a free and open-source solution that allows you to set up an MFA code on your computer (Windows, macOS, and Linux). To configure a second factor using the Ente Auth software, you need to:

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