Setting up MFA Push-Notification

Overview of MFA Push-Notification

The push-notification method requires that you use the Microsoft-Authentictor app on a cell phone or tablet.

At setup time, the authentication system (Office-365) generates a key that links your authenticator app to your account. The key is displayed as a QR code which you import into your authenticator app via the camera on your device. The authenticator app then opens and maintains an internet connection to the authentication system.

On subsequent logins, you will be asked to provide your password to auth.triumf.ca and then a two-digit authorisation-code will be displayed. You will also be notified by the authenticator app on your phone. You will be asked to provide the two-digit-code to approve the login.

Add a push-notification method to your Office365 account

You will need a regular computer such as a PC or laptop that will be used for setting up the MFA, and a cell phone or tablet for the authenticator app.

• on the computer, go to https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info
• choose "Add a sign-in method" then "Microsoft Authenticator"
• when prompted with "Start by getting the app", choose "Next"
• on your phone or tablet, install and open the Microsoft-Authenticator app
• tap + to add an account, then choose "Work or school account"
• on your computer, choose "Next" in "Set up your account"

A QR code will be displayed.

• on your phone or tablet, choose "Scan a QR code".