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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) using Text/SMS Messaging

Modified on: Tue, Mar 9 2021 9:53 AM

Registering for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) using Text/SMS Messaging
What is MFA? MFA is security method that ensures that only you can log into your account. It does this by requiring at least 2 methods of authentication – your password and another piece of information Microsoft Authenticator App, text message code or a phone call.

Navigate to https://aka.ms/mfasetup

Type in your Username (user.name@swinerton.com), click Next

Type in your network password at the following screen, click Sign in

Click Next when you see this screen


Enter a phone number that can receive text messages

Method: select “Send me a code by text message”

Click Next

Enter the PIN number you receive, click Verify 

At this point, you have completed registering for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) 
Click Done


Optional:


You can set up additional security verification options using the Microsoft Authenticator App (recommended) or add another phone number.\
Log back into https://aka.ms/mfasetup, select and configure the settings

Click Cancel at any time to stop setting up an authentication option

….go to the Multi-Factor Authentication - MFA site on SwinNet

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