**Consult and immediately configure** new authentication methods for your account at [https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info](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. - Start the setup by clicking **Next** [](https://wiki.unil.ch/ci/uploads/images/gallery/2025-04/capture-decran-2025-04-01-a-08-42-41.png) - You can choose to configure a second authentication method from the following options: - [Using the Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone](https://wiki.unil.ch/ci/books/microsoft-365/page/configuration-mfa#bkmrk-microsoft-authentica) - [Using SMS code on your phone](https://wiki.unil.ch/ci/books/microsoft-365/page/configuration-mfa#bkmrk-code-sms) - [Using another authentication app (Google Authenticator, etc.)](https://wiki.unil.ch/ci/books/microsoft-365/page/configuration-mfa#bkmrk-autre-application-d%27) - [Using the Ente Auth app (for people without a phone)](https://wiki.unil.ch/ci/books/microsoft-365/page/configuration-mfa#bkmrk-ente-auth-%28solution-) ### Microsoft AuthenticatorThis is the method recommended by the Central IT Services
To set up the Microsoft Authenticator app as your second authentication method, you need to: - Install the Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone using the links for [Android](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2168850&clcid=0x100c&country=ch) and [iOS](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2168643&clcid=0x100c&country=ch), or directly via the QR codes [](https://wiki.unil.ch/ci/uploads/images/gallery/2025-04/capture-decran-2025-04-02-a-09-12-10.png) - Keep your phone nearby and return to the setup page to continue by clicking **Next** [](https://wiki.unil.ch/ci/uploads/images/gallery/2025-04/ma-1.png) - Click **Next** again [](https://wiki.unil.ch/ci/uploads/images/gallery/2025-04/Psscapture-decran-2025-04-01-a-08-49-59.png) - Open the Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone, tap **Add account**, then choose **Work or school account**, and **Scan the QR code**You may allow push notifications if the app prompts you.
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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: - Click on **I want to set up another method** [](https://wiki.unil.ch/ci/uploads/images/gallery/2025-04/7ijsms-1.png) - Then select **Phone** [](https://wiki.unil.ch/ci/uploads/images/gallery/2025-04/IhRsms-2.png) - Choose your country code, enter your mobile phone number, select **Receive a code**, and click **Next** [](https://wiki.unil.ch/ci/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/capture-decran-2025-05-12-a-13-48-35.png) - Enter the code received by SMS on your phone and click **Next** [](https://wiki.unil.ch/ci/uploads/images/gallery/2025-04/sms-4.png) - Complete the setup by clicking **Done** [](https://wiki.unil.ch/ci/uploads/images/gallery/2025-04/sms-5.png) ### **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: - Click on **I want to use a different authentication app** [](https://wiki.unil.ch/ci/uploads/images/gallery/2025-04/app-1.png) - Open your authentication app, add a new account, then click **Next** [](https://wiki.unil.ch/ci/uploads/images/gallery/2025-04/app-2.png) - Scan the QR code using your app (or click **Can’t scan the image?** to display the key for manual entry), then click **Next** [](https://wiki.unil.ch/ci/uploads/images/gallery/2025-04/app-3.png) - Enter the code displayed in your app and click **Next** to complete the setup [](https://wiki.unil.ch/ci/uploads/images/gallery/2025-04/app-4.png) ### **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: - Download the Ente Auth software from [https://ente.io/auth/](https://ente.io/auth/) (available for Windows, macOS, or Linux) and install it on your computer[](https://wiki.unil.ch/ci/uploads/images/gallery/2025-06/capture-decran-2025-06-20-a-13-59-40.png) - Open the Ente Auth application and choose the option **Use without backup** (this allows use without creating an account, but be sure to have a backup of your computer) [](https://wiki.unil.ch/ci/uploads/images/gallery/2025-06/capture-decran-2025-06-20-a-14-04-19.png) - Click on **Enter a setup key** [ ](https://wiki.unil.ch/ci/uploads/images/gallery/2025-06/capture-decran-2025-06-20-a-14-04-51.png) - Return to the Microsoft 365 second authentication method setup page and click on **I want to use a different authentication app**[ ](https://wiki.unil.ch/ci/uploads/images/gallery/2025-04/app-1.png) - Click **Next[ ](https://wiki.unil.ch/ci/uploads/images/gallery/2025-04/app-2.png)** - Click on **Can’t scan the image?** and copy-paste the information into Ente Auth [](https://wiki.unil.ch/ci/uploads/images/gallery/2025-06/capture-decran-2025-06-20-a-14-07-21.png) - Enter the following information and click **Save**: - **Issuer**: Microsoft 365 UNIL - **Secret**: Copy and paste the **Secret Key** value - **Account**: Copy and paste the **Account Name** value [](https://wiki.unil.ch/ci/uploads/images/gallery/2025-06/FS3capture-decran-2025-06-20-a-14-05-14.png) - Enter the code displayed in Ente Auth and click **Next** to complete the setup [](https://wiki.unil.ch/ci/uploads/images/gallery/2025-06/capture-decran-2025-06-20-a-14-07-59.png)[](https://wiki.unil.ch/ci/uploads/images/gallery/2025-04/app-4.png)