How can I use MFA of Microsoft?

How can I use MFA of Microsoft?

Multifactor Authentication (MFA) is a security feature that requires users to provide two or more methods of authentication when logging into their Microsoft account. MFA helps prevent unauthorized access to your account by adding an extra layer of security.

Here's how you can use MFA with your Microsoft account:

1. Go to the Microsoft account security settings page.

2. Scroll down to the "More security options" section and click on "Set up multifactor authentication".

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your preferred MFA methods. Microsoft supports a variety of MFA methods, including phone call, text message, and mobile app notification.

4. Once you have set up MFA, you will be required to provide two forms of authentication when logging into your Microsoft account. For example, you may be prompted to enter a code sent to your phone, or to approve a notification on your mobile device.

Note that MFA is a highly recommended security feature and should be enabled for all users to help prevent unauthorized access to your account.

 

What's the Microsoft account site?

The Microsoft account site is a website that allows users to manage their Microsoft account information, services, and products. This site can be accessed at https://account.microsoft.com. On the Microsoft account site, users can view their account information, manage their subscriptions, and view their purchase history. Additionally, users can use the Microsoft account site to manage security settings, such as two-step verification, and to update their personal information.

 

 

 

可以在这里设置aka.ms/mfasetup

 

 

Authenticator for Android in the public cloud in China - Microsoft Support

 

1. Go to the Security Info page for your account.

2. Select Add sign-in method.

3. Select Authenticator app, and then select Add.

4. Select I want to use a different authenticator app, and then select Next. 
   If you don't see the I want to use a different authenticator app option, then your admin doesn't currently allow you to use verification codes.

这里必须选择

 

在app里面

Open the Authenticator app, go to Add account options, and select Other.

 

 

使用MFA登录outlook

To log in to the Outlook app on Windows using a verification code from Microsoft Authenticator, you'll need to follow these steps:

1. Open the Outlook app on your Windows PC.
2. Enter your email address and click "Next".
3. On the password screen, click "Use another account".
4. Select "Sign in with a verification code".
5. Use your smartphone or another device to open the Microsoft Authenticator app.
6. In the Authenticator app, approve the login request and obtain the verification code.
7. Enter the verification code into the Outlook app on your Windows PC.
8. Click "Verify" to complete the login process.

Please note that if you are using the app for the first time, you may need to set up multi-factor authentication on your Microsoft account before you can use the verification code.