The Microsoft Authenticator App - Set Up and Use

Before watching this video, please watch "How to prepare for MFA set up". 

How to set up the MFA app How to set up the MFA app

 

You need to enable MFA before setting up the Authenticator app:

1. Download and install the Microsoft Authenticator app to your mobile device.  It's available for free from:
      Apple Store for iOS
      Google Play for Android

2.  On your computer screen, click here to enable MFA.  Choose Enable MFA in the Microsoft Form and tick the box to Send me an email receipt of my responses.

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3. You will receive two emails, one confirming the submission of the Microsoft Form and another confirming MFA is enabled.  Wait for the MFA confirmation email, which can take around 10 minutes to be sent.

4. Go to link.lse.ac.uk/mfasetup to begin setting up the app.  You will be prompted with "More information required", to set up MFA.  Click Next.

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5. After clicking Next on "More information required", the default option is to use the Microsoft Authenticator app.  Ensure the app is installed, then click NextMicrosoft Aunthenticator

6. On your computer you will now see this screen:   mfa2-app2

a) Open the app on your mobile device.  If prompted, you must allow the app to send you notifications.

b) In the app, select + or Add account.  Select Work or school account

c) On your computer, click Next in the "Set up your account" page

d) On your computer, you will be shown a QR code,  Scan this with your mobile device to link the app with your LSE account, then click Next.QR code7. After the QR code is accepted by the app, Microsoft will send a test authentication request.  Click Accept on the app notification to complete the test and setup.test authentication

8. Now you've set up the Authenticator app.  It is strongly recommended that you add an additional MFA method.   

 

How to use the Authenticator app

Your password and MFA work together.  Whenever you enter your password in a website, service or program, you will need to confirm your login via the authenticator app. 

A popup on your device will allow you to "Approve" the sign-in.Approve sign in

If you cannot receive notifications, for example you don't have internet connection on your phone, you can still approve your log-in. 

Enter the 6-digit verification code displayed in the Authenticator app.  This code changes every 30 seconds, so be sure to enter the code whilst it is still displayed in the app.   Verification code

Now go to the Setting up MFA with text messaging or phone calls page