When setting up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), we strongly recommend that you set up more than one method to help avoid the possibility of you being locked out in the future.
Setting up MFA for the the first time
- Go to the Office 365 My Account page
Students can log in with their VWU Email Address or their 7-digit student ID + @vwu.edu (e.g 1234567@vwu.edu)
- Enter your âVWU Email Addressâ and Click âNextâ
- Type in your VWU Password and Click âSign inâ
- Click âSecurity infoâ (on the Left) or âUPDATE INFOâ under the Security info box
- Click âAdd sign-in methodâ
- Select a method from the list to configure
The recommended method is to choose âAuthenticator appâ. The enrollment has a few more steps, however, it will save you time in the future when logging in.
Steps for each method
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- Select âAuthenticator appâ from the list
- 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 Accountâ
- Select âWork or School Accountâ
- Select Scan a QR Code
- Click âNextâ in your browser to continue
- Scan the displayed QR code with your mobile device click âNextâ
- A test of the Microsoft Authenticator App will begin
- On your mobile device click âApproveâ
- Once approved click âNextâ
- Click âDoneâ
Remember to set up a second method for MFA. A Security Key is a great alternative method in situations where you left your cell phone at home or if your cell phone is lost or damaged.