Multi-factor authentication for Office 365

Because of the Phishing problem and stolen accounts we need to provide Winona State with additional security. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) provides additional proof that it is actually you accessing WSU resources.

Setup Trust Account

If you see other choices you may have set something up previously. Office 365 personal or security and privacy settings contain some of this info so it may have been added previously.

1. Go to https://account.activedirectory.windowsazure.com/Proofup.aspx

2. Sign into your account

Our Recommendations

• If you have a smart phone use notify me through app
• A regular cell phone without smart capabilities use text
• If no cell phone your options are to use your office phone or use verification code from app on a university laptop.

• Provided you have a smart phone, we highly recommend using the Notify Me through app using the Microsoft Authenticator app as your #1 choice; followed by a backup text.  This notification process makes it super easy when your account is finally tripped.

Setup Process

• Click on Setup

• On the next screen read through the instructions, install the app and click on Next

• A message will be sent to you phone

4. When you get the verification message click on Approve

Activation

• Activation consists of scheduling your account to have Multifactor
• You will get a popup - Within an hour you will need to validate your account
• Type in your StarID password once and click approve (or enter text option)