To provide an additional level of security for sign-ins, you must use multi-factor authentication (MFA), which uses both a password, which should be strong, and an additional verification method based on:
Tip* I recommend setting up the MFA using the Microsoft Authenticator app but, it will require you to download and install a mobile application on your smartphone.
Setting up your secondary email is important to assist you to regain access if your device or password get stolen or compromised
Once you have received your email address and temporary password that was emailed once registered.
Navigate to Office 365
Type in your Pacific College email address (in the email you received), and click the "Next" button
Type the temporary password you were provided then click the "Sign in" button
Next, you'll create a new password. Once done, click the "Sign in" button. Please note: your password must be at least 8 characters
At this point, you’ll be prompted for additional information, click on the "Next" button.
Click on "I want to set up a different method" located in the bottom left of the window.
Select Email from the dropdown and click Confirm.
Enter your personal email address and click Next.
Copy the verification code and paste it in the blank area and then click Next.
You will receive a notification once the email has been registered, then click Done.
DeleteThe next time you sign in, you'll be prompted to provide more information. Click Next
On the next window, select "I want to set up a different method", select Phone from the list then press Confirm
Choose your country code and enter your phone number. Select either Text me a code or Call me.
Enter the 6 digit code that was sent via Text Message or Phone call and click Next.
This completes your MFA setup using your Phone, Click Next.
The next time you sign it will show the below screen, make sure to click the box "Don't ask again for 15 days". So you will not have to provide another code till 15 days from your first sign-in with MFA.
The next time you sign in, you'll be prompted to provide more information. Click Next
In this example, we will use the Microsoft Authenticator app.
Once asked, scan the QR code provided and select Next.
At this point, a notification will be sent to your phone to accept the sign-in request, select Approve
The Microsoft Authenticator has been successfully added to your account.
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