How to Configure Microsoft Authenticator

Summary

Set Microsoft Authenticator as an MFA method.

Configure Microsoft Authenticator as a method of Multi-Factor Authentication.

Install the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device.
On a computer, open the Microsoft My Account portal and sign in using your UWinID@uwindsor.ca account and password.
Open Security Info.
Click + Add sign-in method.
Select Microsoft Authenticator from the list of available methods.
Follow the setup prompts.
Use the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device to scan the QR code displayed on the computer screen.
Complete the registration process when prompted.

Microsoft Authenticator can now be used to verify your identity when prompted during sign-in.

Article ID: 151765

Created

Wed 8/19/26 9:32 AM

Modified

Tue 8/25/26 4:12 PM