- Open a new browser window in InPrivate or Incognito mode and browse to Microsoft Account.
- 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.
- You will be prompted to approve the sign-in request or verify your identity.
- You will be presented with an overview of your Microsoft account. From this initial home screen, click Security Info (Update Info).
- You will be presented with an overview of your security info, showing your current sign-in methods. Here, you can add, update, or delete sign-in methods.
Add Authenticator App
- Click Add sign-in method.
- Under 'Choose a Method' click Microsoft Authenticator. You will then be presented with instructions on how to obtain the Authenticator app.
Microsoft Authenticator app is our recommended app.
If you do not have the Microsoft Authenticator app yet, download it from the store on your device (Android | iPhone).
Under "Microsoft Authenticator" there is an option presented "I want to use a different authenticator app". However, we recommend sticking with Microsoft authenticator as it will be regularly maintained and tested. With that said, if you really want to use a different authenticator app, this is where you can choose an alternate one. Please keep in mind that other authenticator apps are not tested by ICT, and may stop working without notice.
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 all your current sign-in methods.
Delete an Authenticator App
- Click Delete beside the Authenticator app you want to remove.
- Select Yes from the confirmation box to delete the Authenticator app.
If the Authenticator app is your default sign-in method, the default will change to another available method.
Add a Phone Number
- Click Add Method.
- Under 'Choose a Method' click on either Office Phone or Alternative Phone.
- 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.
Two Options when using Phone Number authentication:
Receive 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.
- Type the code sent to you through text message to your mobile device, and then select Next.
Change a Phone Number
- Click Change beside the phone you want to modify.
- You will have an option to change the phone number. Type the new phone number for your mobile device, choose Text me a code, and then select Next.
- Type the code sent to you through text message to your mobile device, and then select Next.
Delete a Phone Number
- Click Delete beside the phone you want to remove.
- Click Ok to confirm.