Register for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) with phone call
This guide is aimed at
- Staff only
Before you start
- You should only complete these instructions if you have received an email from the project group inviting you to register for MFA.
You will need your phone.
Instructions
Go to https://aka.ms/MFASetup
If you are not already signed in, log in with your UCL credentials
- Select Next to proceed
Fig.1 – More information required - Select I want to set up a different method to set up phone call as second factor authentication
Fig.2 – I want to set up a different method Select Phone from the drop-down menu
Fig.3 – Choose a different methodSelect Confirm to set choice
Fig.4 – Confirm Phone choiceEnter the phone number you would like to use, select Call me as your authentication method and click Next
Fig.5 – Enter phone number and Call me selectedMicrosoft MFA will call the telephone number you have provided – answer the call and follow the instructions to confirm phone number
Please note: When the "pound" symbol is mentioned, use the # key on your device
Fig.6 – MFA calling number notificationYou have successfully registered your phone number for authenticating using calls, select Next to finish the registration process
Fig.7 – Call answered success notificationCongratulations, you have successfully set up MFA with telephone calls
Fig.8 – Phone setup success notification