Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) using a Phone Number
Registering for Multi-Factor Authentication
(MFA) using a Phone Number
What is MFA? MFA is security method that ensures that only you can log into your account. It does this by requiring at least 2 methods of authentication – your password and another piece of information Microsoft Authenticator App, text message code or a phone call.
Navigate to https://aka.ms/mfasetup

Type in your Username (user.name@swinerton.com), click Next

Type in your network password, click Sign in

Click Next when you see this screen

Enter your phone
number
Method: select “Call me” (be prepared to write down the
verification code when system calls you)
Click Next

Enter the PIN number
you receive and click Verify

At this point, you
have completed registering for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Click Done
Optional:

You can set up additional security verification
options using the Microsoft Authenticator App (recommended) or add another
phone number.
Log back into https://aka.ms/mfasetup, select and configure the settings
Click Cancel at
any time to stop setting up an authentication option
For
more information

….go
to the Multi-Factor Authentication - MFA site on SwinNet