Setting up the Microsoft Authenticator App

1. First, open an Incognito Window. This helps avoid issues if you are already logged in to a web browser. In Chrome, click the three vertical dots in the upper right of the window, followed by "New Incognito Window."

2. Open a Web Browser and go to https://portal.office.com. Login using your username and password.

3. The window will say "More information required." Click Next.

4. If you don't have the Microsoft Authenticator app installed, go to the app store and download. Once you have the app open, click Next.

Tip: Note, it is important that you allow notifications for the app.

5. In the authenticator app, click the + sign to create a new account. If you don't see the + sign, you may be clicked into an account. Hit the back button.

6. Click "Work or school account" then click "Scan QR Code"

7. Once you have the account setup and looking for a barcode, click Next.

8. Using the app, scan the QR code.

9. One the QR Code has been scanned and the "working on it" spinning circle is gone, click Next

10. You will get a push notification. Enter the number displayed.

11. The screen will show "Notification Approved." Click Next.

12. Click "Done"

13. Select "Yes" if you are on a private computer. If you are on a shared computer, click No. That's it, you're done.