Microsoft 365 Authentication through Text

This guide will walk us through setting up MultiFactor Authentication using text messaging.

Part 1 – MultiFactor Authentication has been enabled for your Microsoft 365 account. To set it up, we’ll need to log into the Microsoft 365 web portal.

1. Open a web browser and go to https://office.com. You’ll see a login prompt:
   
2. Your username will be your email address.
3. After entering your username and password, you’ll see a prompt requesting more information:
   
4. Click Next to proceed

Part 2 -Configure text message authentication.

1. In the dropdown underneath “Step 1: How should we contact you? Select the following options:
   – Leave “Authentication Phone” selected in the first dropdown menu.
   -Set “United States +1” in the second dropdown
   -Enter your mobile phone number in the text box
   -Select the “Send me a code by text message” button in the Method box.
2. Your screen should resemble the screenshot below:
   
3. Click “Next” to proceed.
4. After clicking Next, you’ll receive a text message on your mobile device.
5. Enter the 6-digit code from the text message at the prompt on the website.
6. Your screen should resemble the screenshot below:
   
7. The next step, “Step 3: Keep using your existing applications,” can be skipped.
8. We can configure app passwords later if needed.
9. Click “Done” to continue.

We’ve successfully set up MultiFactor Authentication for your Microsoft 365 account. Take a few extra minutes to test signing into your email account on your computer, phone, and any other devices where it’s been set up. You may receive one or more 6-digit codes through text – enter them to sign in to your account.