Add or Update Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Method

This article is intended to help users add Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) methods.

Please note that you will need to be at a computer and have your smart phone or tablet ready to complete the following steps.

1. Log into office365 account https://www.office.com/ with your Valencia email address and atlas password.

2. Click on your profile icon. Located on the top right of the window.

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3. Please click on the Security Info tab on the left side of the page.

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4. Please click the Add method button and follow the prompts to which method you prefer.

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5. Select Authenticator App. Please note that if you have not previously set this method as Microsoft will force this as the default beginning mid-November 2023.

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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.

6. First download the app (link will provide options for iOS and Android).

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7. See how to set up the Authenticator app.

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8. Scan the QR Code.

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9. Approve the test notification.

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10. Notification approved.

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11. Authenticator app is now successfully set up as the user's default sign-in method.


If any further assistance is needed please call the OIT service desk at: 407-582-5555.

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