🔐 Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Setup Guide
DeSales University Faculty & Staff
All faculty and staff are required to use MFA when accessing their DeSales accounts.
📱 Step 1: Prepare Your Phone
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Download the Microsoft Authenticator App
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Do NOT create an account yet — you’ll set it up later during the process
💻 Step 2: Sign In on Your Computer
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Open your browser and go to outlook.com
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Sign in with your DeSales email and password
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You’ll be redirected to the DeSales University portal
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Sign in again with your email and password
⚙️ Step 3: Begin MFA Setup
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When prompted with “More information required”, click Next
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When the Microsoft Authenticator prompt appears, click Next
(Make sure the app is already downloaded on your phone)
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If prompted, allow notifications
🔄 Step 4: Switch to Your Phone
When you see the QR code screen:
➡️ Pause on your computer and move to your phone
📲 Step 5: Set Up Authenticator App
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Open the Microsoft Authenticator App
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Tap Add Account
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Select Work or School Account
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Tap Scan QR Code
🔗 Step 6: Connect Your Account
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Go back to your computer
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Scan the QR code using your phone
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You’ll see your DeSales email added to the app
➡️ On your computer, click Next
✅ Step 7: Verify Setup
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A test notification will be sent to your phone
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Enter the 2-digit code shown in the app
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Click Next once approved
✔️ Authenticator setup is now complete
📞 Step 8: Add a Backup Method (Recommended)
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Select Phone as your second authentication method
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Enter your phone number
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Choose Text me a code, then click Next
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Enter the code you receive
✔️ Your phone is now registered successfully
🎉 You’re Done!
You now have two authentication methods:
⚠️ Important Note
While email can be used as a backup method, it is not recommended.
If you're locked out of your account, you may not be able to access your email to verify your identity.