Introduction:

Multi-factor authentication is a perfect way of protecting user account by requiring users to provide more than just their username and password.

In Office 365, multi-factor authentication adds a second layer of protection that requires the user to provide proof of their identity before they are granted access to an account.

For example, if someone managed to hack your password but doesn’t have the device you associated with your account, they won’t be allowed to log in. So that second factor—the mobile or office phone—will protect your account from unauthorized logins.

How to Enable multi-factor authentication in Office 365 (Admin Part):

Note that you need to be a global administrator to enable multi-factor authentication in Office 365.

1- Go to https://portal.office.com then open the Admin Center.

2- On the left pane, expand Users and click Active Users.

3- Find the user accounts which you want to enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to edit it and choose Manage Multi-Factor Authentication.

4- Choose the user you want to activate the multi-factor authentication and choose Enable (you can choose bulk of users).

5- Confirm to enable multi-factor auth.

How to Set up multi-factor authentication in Office 365 (End Users Part):

1- Users will go to their Office 365 portal (https://portal.office.com) and login with their credentials.

2- Choose my account (under the icon of your user name right top corner).

3- Choose Security & Privacy (on left pane) >Additional security verification (middle pane).

4- Choose the mobile app and select receive notifications for verification > Choose Set up to configure the mobile app.

5- On your mobile phone Go to Google Play or App Store then Install Microsoft Authenticator app.

6- Tap add account from Microsoft Authenticator app (right top corner).

7- Choose “work or school account” from the Microsoft Authenticator app (2^nd Choice).

8- Scan the image by the mobile app and then choose next.

9- Add the mobile number and click save.

10- You will get a confirmation “Updates successful” and choose close.

11- From the mobile app (Microsoft Authenticator) will have the notification to approve sign in using the account to complete the Configuration.

Finally, this is a very effective tool to keep your data safe by adding a second layer of security.
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