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Overview
This article is a step-by-step guide on how to set up the Microsoft Authenticator app on a phone/tablet
Instructions
1. On a laptop or desktop computer, go to the Microsoft Opt-In Login page to log in to your account. Make sure you are logging in from a laptop or desktop computer as you will need to scan a QR code on it from your smartphone.
2. After you log in, you will be prompted to set up your MFA options. Select "Setup Authenticator app".
3. You should see a message in the browser window that looks like this with a QR code.
4. Now go from your laptop/desktop and switch to your phone/tablet and download the free Microsoft Authenticator app. Open the app. Accept the privacy terms.
5. Select Add Account.
6. Select Work or School Account.
5. Select Scan a QR Code.
6. Scan the code on your computer screen with your phone/tablet. A message will appear a few seconds later saying the account setup is successful.
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