How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication For Your Microsoft Account

To turn two-step verification on or off:

1. Go to Security settings and sign in with your Microsoft account.
2. Under the Two-step verification section, choose Set up two-step verification to turn it on, or choose Turn off two-step verification to turn it off.
3. Follow the instructions.

1. How do I authenticate my Microsoft account?
2. How do I enable Microsoft MFA?
3. Can I use Google Authenticator for Microsoft account?
4. How do I find my Microsoft verification code?
5. How do I recover my Microsoft two step verification?
6. How do I know if an MFA is enabled?
7. What is the difference between enabled and enforced MFA?
8. How do I enable MFA for all users in Office 365?
9. How do I reset my Microsoft authenticator?
10. How do I turn off two factor authentication in Office 365?
11. Why can I not turn off two factor authentication?

How do I authenticate my Microsoft account?

Add Microsoft Account information to your App Service application

1. Go to your application in the Azure portal.
2. Select Settings > Authentication / Authorization, and make sure that App Service Authentication is On.
3. Select OK.

How do I enable Microsoft MFA?

Turn on Modern authentication for your organization

In the Microsoft 365 admin center, in the left nav choose Settings > Org settings. Under the Services tab, choose Modern authentication, and in the Modern authentication pane, make sure Enable Modern authentication is selected.

Can I use Google Authenticator for Microsoft account?

Android, iOS, and BlackBerry users can use Google Authenticator, while Windows Phone users can use Microsoft Authenticator. Step 2: Go back to your Microsoft account security info page, and you should see a prompt to setup an mobile app.

How do I find my Microsoft verification code?

How to add security info to your Microsoft account

1. Sign in to your Advanced security options page using your Microsoft Account.
2. Select Add a new way to sign in or verify then choose how you would like to receive security codes. ...
3. We'll send a security code to confirm.

How do I recover my Microsoft two step verification?

To turn two-step verification on or off:

1. Go to Security settings and sign in with your Microsoft account.
2. Under the Two-step verification section, choose Set up two-step verification to turn it on, or choose Turn off two-step verification to turn it off.
3. Follow the instructions.

How do I know if an MFA is enabled?

View the status for a user

1. Sign in to the Azure portal as an administrator.
2. Search for and select Azure Active Directory, then select Users > All users.
3. Select Multi-Factor Authentication. ...
4. A new page opens that displays the user state, as shown in the following example.

What is the difference between enabled and enforced MFA?

Office 365 Enable option on NAP indicates that the user has been enrolled in MFA by the IT admin, but has not completed registration. Office 365 Enforce option on NAP indicates that the user has started MFA registration and either has completed it or is being prompted to complete at sign in.

How do I enable MFA for all users in Office 365?

You can set up MFA on individual users or for all users. If you'd like all users, you can set it up from Microsoft's Secure Score site. To enable MFA on Office 365 admin site go to the Microsoft Admin Portal, and then go to “Users”, “Active users”. Choose “More” and then “Multifactor Authentication setup”.

How do I reset my Microsoft authenticator?

On your mobile device, open the Microsoft Authenticator app, and select Begin recovery from the bottom of the screen. Sign in to your recovery account, using the same personal Microsoft account you used during the backup process. Your account credentials are recovered to the new device.

How do I turn off two factor authentication in Office 365?

Disable multi-factor authentication for a user

1. Log in to your Office 365 Control Panel.
2. From the left menu, select Office 365 Admin Center.
3. From the top menu, select Multi-factor authentication.
4. Select the check box next to the user you need to disable multi-factor authentication for.
5. Under quick steps, select Disable.

Why can I not turn off two factor authentication?

If you already use two-factor authentication, you can no longer turn it off. Certain features in the latest versions of iOS and macOS require this extra level of security, which is designed to protect your information. If you recently updated your account, you can unenroll within two weeks of enrollment.