Multifactor authentication (MFA) enhances the security of the ORU community by adding an additional layer of verification to your login process beyond just a username and password. MFA is mandatory for all ORU students and staff, ensuring a safer online environment.
MFA Tips to Consider
- Getting a new phone? Disconnect the Microsoft Authenticator app BEFORE swapping over devices.
- Already have the Microsoft Authenticator App? Remove the ORU account before setting up MFA again. Otherwise, you will not be able to scan the QR code.
- Want to know more about multifactor authentication? See What is: Multifactor authentication.
How to set up MFA
Install The Microsoft Authenticator App
- Download the Microsoft Authenticator App from your app store.
- Select Install and then Open once the installation is complete.
- Accept the terms and conditions and select Continue.
Register Your MFA
- On your laptop or desktop computer, launch your preferred internet browser and navigate to: aka.ms/mfasetup
- If prompted, enter your ORU email address and password.
- Select Next when prompted for "More information required."
- Select Next if you have already installed the Microsoft Authenticator App on your mobile phone.
- Open the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile phone and select Add a work or school account.
- Select Next on your laptop or desktop to display the QR code and then scan it with your mobile phone.
- Select Next on your computer once you have scanned the code.
- You will be prompted to test the Microsoft Authenticator app. Enter the number displayed on your laptop or desktop in to the authenticator app to test the set up.
- Once entered, the Microsoft Authenticator will check then provide a notification that the authentication was approved.
- Select Next.
- Select Done to complete the set up.
How to guides
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