Activate MFA for your computer identity

To activate the MFA, you need to log in to your computer.

Step 1

Log in to your computer to activate MFA: aka.ms/mfasetup. Open the link in a private window or in incognito mode Log in with your datorid@mau.se (e.g. aa1234@mau.se) and password.

Step 2

You will be informed to 'Start by getting the app'. Select 'Next'
Or
Do you end up on the 'Security information' page instead? If so, add the login method by clicking on the plus sign. Select 'Microsoft Authenticator'.

Step 3

You will be informed to 'Set up your account'. Select 'Next'.

Step 4

Click on the + sign to add account and select 'Work or school account'.

Step 5

Click on 'Scan QR code'. Scan the QR code via the app on your mobile phone. Select 'Next'.

Step 6

If the app asks for access to the camera or permission to send notifications, select 'Allow'.

Step 7

Your computer identity will now be added to the app. Select 'Next'.

Step 1

You will get the message 'Let's try it out' and two numbers will appear.

Step 2

Enter the numbers in the Microsoft Authenticator app.

Step 3

You will get the message 'Are you trying to sign in?'. Select 'Yes'.

Step 4

You will be informed on the computer screen that 'The message has been accepted'. Select 'Next'.

Step 5

You have now activated MFA for your account! You will receive a confirmation that 'Microsoft Authenticator app was successfully registered'. Remember to only authorise logins that you know you have initiated yourself.