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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.
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- Enter your password and click Sign in.
- If you are prompted to stay signed in, click No.
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- Click Add method, on the Security Info page.
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- Select Phone from the drop-down, click Add.
![](https://service.macomb.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=b3050a40-997e-4c25-8af0-0d1bc02573ce.png)
- Make sure Text me a code is selected and enter your phone number.
- Click Next.
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- A text will be sent to your phone.
- Enter the code, click Next.
![](https://service.macomb.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=c9b528eb-435d-498b-9015-ec21848e8458.jpg)
Your phone is now registered.
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- 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.
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- Select Phone – text from the drop-down.
- Click Confirm.
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You should now see Phone – text as the default sign-in method.