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How to Set-Up Microsoft Authenticator / Entra MFA

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First, Download the Microsoft Authenticator Application

  1. On your phone, head to the app store and find Microsoft Authenticator or scan the QR code below.


  2. Linking your account to the app will happen in the steps below in the next section.


appstore qr codes

Second, Enroll in Microsoft Entra MFA

  1. Open the Microsoft "Authenticator" application 

  2. When asked if you are Ready to add an account click "Add account" of hit the + in the top right to add a new account

    1. If it prompts for what kind of account, select "Work or School Account"

  3. Enter your NetID followed by @fau.edu. Example: testaccount22@fau.edu, testaccount23@health.fau.edu for users with HIPAA email accounts

  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the Microsoft Authenticator enrollment process. See below for example screenshots. 

Sample Enrollment Process, this may differ from phone to phone:

  1. Open the Authenticator Application


  1. Accept the Microsoft Privacy Policy

  2. If this is your first account to add to the Authenticator app; tap the Add account button and then Work or School account and hit Sign in.

    1. If you already have the Microsoft Authenticator app setup for other services, tap the plus button and select Work or school account, then tap Sign In.

Microsoft Authenticator mobile app ...

  1. Enter your FAU email address

  1. Login with your FAUNet ID


  1. Confirm your Duo MFA when prompted

  2. If prompted to enroll in Entra MFA, Click Finish Later when asked to configure Entra MFA as you are already completing this task.

  1. Successfully added account

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