This article is intended to help users setup Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
Please note that you will need to be at a computer and have your smart phone or tablet ready to complete the following steps.
MFA Setup (Authenticator App) | Add additional (backup) authentication method
1. First go to https://aka.ms/mfasetup, and enter your Valencia College email address.
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2. Enter your password.
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3. Click "No" to opt out of staying signed in.
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4. Click "Next" at the "More information required" prompt.
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The following steps will guide you through the setup for the Microsoft Authenticator App. Video instructions are also available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWbkLuI4g30.
5. First download the app (link will provide options for iOS and Android).
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6. See how to set up the Authenticator app.
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7. Scan the QR Code.
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8. Approve the test notification.
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9. Notification approved.
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10. Authenticator app is now successfully set up as the user's default sign-in method.
You may add backup authentication method(s) in the event you are unable to use the Authenticator application.
1. Navigate/Sign in to https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info and click 'Add sign-in method'
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2. From here you will be able to add a phone number as a backup authentication method in the event you are unable to use the Authenticator application. Please note: Email addresses cannot be used as an authentication method; however, you may add a personal email address for the use case of a password reset.
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If any further assistance is needed:
Faculty & Staff, please call the OIT service desk at: 407-582-5555
Students, please call the Atlas Student Help Desk at: 407-582-5444