- Navigate to https://portal.office.com, preferably on a computer.
- If you are logged in already log out of your account. This is found in the profile picture in the top right of the page.
- Log into your BV account.
- You should be promoted to provide more information.
- You will be presented with setup options. The best option is to use the Microsoft Authenticator App. If you do not want to install the app on your smartphone, you can sign up for text message codes. (This option is in the “I want to set up a different method” link in the bottom left of the setup Microsoft Authenticator prompt.)
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- Install and open the MS Authenticator app. If prompted, allow notifications. Then add an account, and select "Work or school" and the Scan QR Code option. No need to sign-in the app.
- Click next on the computer screen and follow the prompts until you get to a QR code. Allow the app access to your camera and scan the QR Code.
- Now the security token for your account is in the Microsoft Authenticator App. Click next on screen.
- A number is displayed on-screen and a push notification asking for the number is sent to your phone. Enter the number into the field on your phone and press yes.
- Click next on the computer screen and click Done
- Setup MFA using text messages
- Select “I want to set up a different method” in the bottom left and select phone. Click confirm.
- Enter your phone number, select “Text me a code” and click Next
- Enter the 6-digit code that is sent to your phone and click Next and Next on the Success screen
- Select “I want to set up a different method” in the bottom left and select phone. Click confirm.
Now your account is setup for MFA.