KI 1322 Use your web browser for multi-factor authentication
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To use the plugin, do the following:
- Visit Website: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/authenticator/bhghoamapcdpbohphigoooaddinpkbai
In these instructions Chrome is used, but it should work similarly on Firefox or Edge. - Select: Add to Chrome
- Click extensions in the upper right corner of the Chrome window.
- Click the Pin to the right of Authentication to have the extension attached so that it is visible at all times in the browser.
- Log in to your Microsoft 365 account to set up Authenticator as a two-factor authentication method: https://myaccount.microsoft.com/
- If you are not already logged in, log in now.
- Select Security info > Add method
- Select Autenticator app from the drop-down menu and click Add
- click I want to use a different authenticator app and then Next (You will now get a QR code)
- Retrieve the authentication extension in the browser
- Click the symbol to scan the QR code in the upper right corner to add an account.
- Scan the QR code by dragging a square around it. Then click Next
- Retrieve the authentication add-on again
- Click the number. Grant permission to copy data. Move the cursor over to the second screen and paste the number that says Enter the code. Then click Next.
The authentication add-on in the Chrome browser is now an authentication app for Microsoft 365. - Click Set default sign-in method.
- Select Authenticator app or hardware token code. Click Confirm.