Microsoft Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) Setup Guide
Use Microsoft Authenticator to set up six-digit one-time passcodes (OTP) for your Aviagen work account with Microsoft MFA.
Before you begin
- Have your mobile phone ready with Microsoft Authenticator (see step 2 for Google Authenticator) installed from Google Play or the Apple App Store.
- Use your Aviagen work account to start enrolment, you will generate your QR during Step 2.
Enrol your OTP method
1. Start MFA enrolment
Open the Microsoft Security info page. Sign in with your Aviagen work account if prompted, then follow the option below that matches your screen.
You can add your authenticator directly from this page.
A. Click Add sign-in method near the top of the Security info page.
On Security info, click Add sign-in method.
B. Select Microsoft Authenticator in the Add a sign-in method window.
C. Choose the option Microsoft Authenticator, then continue to Step 2 below.
If you use Google Authenticator, see below screenshot where you can 'Setup a different authentication app' - from there you can use Google Authenticator.
Select Microsoft Authenticator to open the app enrollment setup.
If you are prompted to set up MFA instead:
When the Let's keep your account secure screen appears, select Next, then continue to Step 2.
Select Next to begin MFA enrolment.
Select Next to begin MFA enrolment.
2. Continue to the QR-code screen
Open Microsoft Authenticator on your phone. In your browser, on the Set up your account in app screen, select Next to display your enrolment QR code.
Select Next to display your QR code.
3. Scan the QR code with Microsoft Authenticator
In Microsoft Authenticator, tap + (add a code), then choose Scan a QR code. Use your phone to scan the QR code displayed in your browser. Your work account will appear in Microsoft Authenticator with a six-digit code. Return to your browser and select Next.
Scan the unique QR code displayed for your account. The example code is hidden.
5. Verify the one-time passcode
Microsoft Authenticator displays a current six-digit code for your Aviagen work account. Enter that code in the browser and select Next. Use the current code before it changes.
Enter the current six-digit code from Microsoft Authenticator.
6. You will use the code labelled 'Microsoft' whenever you use SSO (Single Sign On) and it prompts you to enter a code.
Enrolment check
You are all set when Microsoft confirms the method was added and the authenticator or software OATH method appears on your Security info page. You can now use the current six-digit code for your work account in Microsoft Authenticator when a sign-in asks for an OTP.
Need help?
Contact IT if you cannot scan the QR code, the app does not show a code, or the setup screens differ from this guide.
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