If you have not previously registered for MFA you will be prompted to register the first time you sign in. Additional methods can be registered or changed after your initial registration by going to https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info
- Go to the VWU homepage (https://www.vwu.edu)
- Click on the âmyBEACONâ link at the top right of the page
- Click on the âOffice365â link
- Type in your VWU Username or VWU Email Address
- Click âNextâ
- Type in your VWU Password and then click the âSign inâ button
- When prompted for more information click âNextâ
- From here you will begin selecting your default method for Multi Factor Authentication. Other methods can be added at a later time by going to https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info
The Malbon Center for Technology recommends using the Microsoft Authenticator App as your default method for Authentication. The authenticator app allows for one click verifications during the login process.
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- Install the Microsoft Authenticator app which can be found in any App Store (Google Play, Apple App Store). Once downloaded select âNextâ on your screen.
- In the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device select âAdd an Accountâ
- Select Scan a QR Code
- Click âNextâ in your browser to continue
- Scan the displayed QR Code with your mobile device and click âNextâ
- A test of the Microsoft Authenticator App will begin
- On your mobile device click âApproveâ
- Once approved click âNextâ
- Click âDoneâ
The option to use a phone can be found under the different methods menu. Using a phone as a method for authentication requires a code to be sent via text message then entered manually during the login process.
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- Select âPhoneâ from the list. You can add multiple phone numbers after registration.
- Click âConfirmâ
- Enter the number you wish to be contacted at
- Click âNextâ
- Enter the code received
- Click âNextâ
- Click âDoneâ
If you are familiar with MFA already and have an authenticator app that is not the Microsoft Authenticator App and would prefer to use it instead select the âI want to use a different authenticator appâ.
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- Open your Authenticator App
- Click Add Account
- Click Scan QR Code
- Verify Authentication Method