Setting Up Microsoft Authenticator for 911吃瓜 Accounts
To keep your account secure, 911吃瓜 uses Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) through the Microsoft Authenticator app. Follow these steps to set it up:
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Your 911吃瓜 email address and password
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A computer
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Your smartphone (with internet access)
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A few minutes to complete setup.
Open and enter your 911吃瓜 email address:
Enter your password:
You鈥檒l see a message saying, "More information required."
Click "Next" to continue the setup.
On your smartphone, open the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android)
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Search for Microsoft Authenticator
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Download and install the app 鈥� it's free and published by Microsoft Corporation
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Important: The correct app icon looks like this:
Microsoft Authenticator
Scan the QR code
Open and use the Microsoft Authenticator app to scan the QR code. This will connect
the Microsoft Authenticator
app with your account.
After you scan the QR code, choose "Next".
On your phone, open the Microsoft Authenticator app
馃搶 Important: The app requires notifications to be enabled to work properly. Be sure to allow notification access when prompted.
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Tap 鈥�Add account鈥� (or the plus (+) icon in the top right)
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Choose 鈥�Work or school account鈥�
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Tap 鈥�Scan a QR code"
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Point your phone鈥檚 camera at the QR code on your computer screen
Back on your computer, click鈥� "Next"
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A two-digit code will appear on your computer screen
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Your Microsoft Authenticator app will send you a notification asking you to enter that two-digit code
Open the notification on your phone and enter the code displayed on your computer to verify your account
On your computer, click鈥疦ext, then Done
Your Microsoft Authenticator setup is complete!