General Setup for Multi-Factor Authentication
Setup is easy and can prevent unauthorized use of your Office 365 account. Follow these simple steps to begin securing your account:
- Go to https://aka.ms/mfasetup and sign in with your Drexel email address.

- Go to your name at the top of the page and select Profile.

- Select Edit security info.

Set Up the Microsoft Authenticator App
The Microsoft Authenticator App is a convenient app to use, especially when traveling abroad or when your phone does not have cellular/internet service. The app is available via your phone’s App Store (Apple (iPhone & iPad), Android & Windows). You can also use the Authenticator App to secure your Facebook and Gmail accounts. Instructions for download and install can be found here.
- Go to Edit security info, and select Authenticator App.
- On your phone, open the Microsoft Authenticator App.
- Click the + to add your Drexel Account. Select Work or School account.

- Use your phone to SCAN the QR square that is on your computer screen. Note: If you can't use your phone camera, you'll have to manually enter the 9‐digit code and the URL. A test approval popup will appear on your phone. Select Approve. You can use this randomly-generated code whenever you are prompted for Multi‐Factor Authentication.

Set Up Text Messaging
You can setup Multi‐Factor Authentication to send you a text message when prompted for a code:
- Go to Edit security info, and select Phone.
- Enter your mobile phone number, select Text Me a Code, then select Next.

- Microsoft will send you a text message. Enter the verification code you receive into the Verify dialog box.

Set Up Phone Call
- Go to Edit security info, and select Phone.
- Enter your mobile or landline number, select Call Me, then select Next.

- Microsoft will call you. Press # to authorize the sign-in.