Setup Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)

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This article demonstrates how to set up the Authenticator app, how to troubleshoot issues with the app, and how to get assistance. Multi-factor authentication adds an additional layer of security to protect your account and data from intrusion.

• Getting the Authenticator App
• Setting up the Authenticator App
• Add a Passkey to your account
• Troubleshooting Issues

Getting the Authenticator App

1) Open your phone's App Store
2) Search for "Microsoft Authenticator" and make sure it's made by Microsoft! Alternatively, you can also click the corresponding store button below to directly go to the app. Google Play Store Apple App Store
3) Install and Open the app
4) Allow Notifications	🔍 Click to Enlarge
5) Accept Microsoft's Privacy Agreement	🔍 Click to Enlarge
6) Tap Continue on Microsoft's data collection	🔍 Click to Enlarge
7) Tap Skip	🔍 Click to Enlarge

8) STOP. Continue to the next section Setting up the Authenticator app⤵

Setting up the Authenticator app

There are two methods of setting up the authenticator. Select the method you want to use:

1) Click the link to sign into your MyVC account: myvc.valenciacollege.edu
2) Login with your Valencia email address Student email Ex. username@mail.valenciacollege.edu Employee email Ex. username@valenciacollege.edu	🔍 Click to Enlarge
3) Enter your password	🔍 Click to Enlarge
4) Click Next	🔍 Click to Enlarge
5) Click Next	🔍 Click to Enlarge
6) Click Next	🔍 Click to Enlarge
7) On your phone, open the Authenticator app	🔍 Click to Enlarge
8) Tap "Scan QR code"    or  the circular QR code button at the bottom right	🔍 Click to Enlarge
9) Scan the QR code on the computer   Then click Next	🔍 Click to Enlarge
10) You will receive a notification on your phone to approve the sign-in. Type in the code you see on your computer.	🔍 Click to Enlarge
11) Click Next and you're done! Do not remove or uninstall the Authenticator app! You will need it for your duration at Valencia!	🔍 Click to Enlarge

1) Tap the link to sign into your MyVC account: myvc.valenciacollege.edu
2) Login with your Valencia email address Student email Ex. username@mail.valenciacollege.edu Employee email Ex. username@valenciacollege.edu	🔍 Click to Enlarge
3) Enter your password	🔍 Click to Enlarge
4) Tap Next	🔍 Click to Enlarge
5) Tap Next	🔍 Click to Enlarge
6) Tap "Pair your account to the app by clicking this link"	🔍 Click to Enlarge
7) You'll be switched to the Authenticator app, which will have a Valencia College profile	🔍 Click to Enlarge
8) Switch back to the MyVC login Then click Next	🔍 Click to Enlarge
9) Remember the code number on the screen.   You'll receive a notification from Authenticator: "Approve Sign-in?" .   Tap the notification, then type in the code.	🔍 Click to Enlarge
10) You're done! Do not remove or uninstall the Authenticator app! You will need it for your duration at Valencia!	🔍 Click to Enlarge