Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Add or Modify Options

1. Open a new browser window in InPrivate or Incognito mode and browse to Microsoft Account

2. You may be asked to log in. If so, click on your email address or enter your nsid@usask.ca followed by your USASK password when prompted.
3. You will be prompted to approve the sign-in request or verify your identity. 
4. You will be presented with an overview of your Microsoft account. From this initial home screen, click Security Info (Update Info).
5. You will be presented with an overview of your security info, showing your current sign-in methods. You are allowed to add, update, or delete your security information. 
    

Add Authenticator App

1. Click Add Method.
2. Under 'Choose a Method' click Authenticator app.
   You will be presented with instructions on how to get an Authenticator app.

3. After you scan the QR code, click Next.
4. A notification is sent to the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device, to test your account.
5. Approve the notification in the Microsoft Authenticator app, and then select Next.
6. You will be presented with an overview of your Security Info that shows you all your current sign-in methods.

Delete an Authenticator App

1. Click Delete beside the Authenticator app you want to remove.
2. Select Yes from the confirmation box to delete the Authenticator app.

Add a Phone Number

1. Click Add Method.
2. Under 'Choose a Method' click Phone.
3. You will be presented with options to set a phone number. Type the phone number for your mobile device, choose Text me a code, and then select Next.
    Text me a code: You will get a verification code as part of a text message on your mobile device. You must enter this code into the verification prompt for your work or school account.

   Call me: You will get a phone call on your mobile device, asking you to verify your information.

4. Type the code sent to you through text message to your mobile device, and then select Next.

Change a Phone Number

1. Click Change beside the phone you want to modify.
2. You will have options to change the phone number. Type the new phone number for your mobile device, choose Text me a code, and then select Next.
3. Type the code sent to you through text message to your mobile device, and then select Next.

Delete a Phone Number

1. Click Delete beside the phone you want to remove.
2. Click Ok to confirm.

1. Go to Microsoft Account and log in using your NSID@usask.ca and your PAWS password.
2. Click the Security Info tab. 
3. Click Change beside the 'Default sign-in method' you want to modify. 
4. Under 'Change default method' choose Microsoft Authenticator - notification from the drop down list, then click Confirm.
5. You have now successfully changed the Default sign-in method associated with your MFA.