Set Up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) - SMS (Text) Message

Issue/Question

How do I set up the mobile app with a verification code for Multi-Factor Authentication? 

Environment

• Multi-Factor Authentication 

Additional Details

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Details

 Note: These directions are typical for most users, but your experience might be slightly different. Please contact the Service Desk if you need any assistance with MFA or SSPR registration. 

• Navigate to https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info from your laptop or desktop and sign in with your Macomb credentials if you are not already there. 
• Click Next. 

• Enter your password and click Sign in.
• If you are prompted to stay signed in, click No.

• Click Add method, on the Security Info page. 

• Select Phone from the drop-down, click Add. 

• Make sure Text me a code is selected and enter your phone number. 
• Click Next. 

• A text will be sent to your phone. 
• Enter the code, click Next. 

Your phone is now registered. 

• Click Done. 

• Confirm your default sign-in method is set to Phone – text. To change your default method if incorrect click Change. 

If you have added any other MFA or SSPR methods previously, they will all be listed here. 

• Select Phone – text from the drop-down. 
• Click Confirm. 

You should now see Phone – text as the default sign-in method.