- Navigate to this link to register: https://aka.ms/mfasetup
- If prompted, sign in using your credentials.
- When you see the More information required screen, click Next.
- Your account can be secured using the Microsoft Authenticator app on a mobile device, or by receiving a code via text or call. The easiest and most secure method is to use the Microsoft Authenticator app. It is the option strongly recommended by Information Technology.
Option 1: Microsoft Authenticator app (recommended)
- Install the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device. Once installed, click Next.
NOTE: If you are installing the Microsoft Authenticator app on a county issued mobile device, you will need to install from the Intune Company Portal app. Follow these instructions on how to install apps on county issued mobile devices.
- Launch the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device. If prompted, allow notifications. Then, add your Waukesha County account using the Work or school option. Once added, click Next.
- Use the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device to scan the QR code. After you scan the QR code, click Next.
- Microsoft will request authentication approval on your mobile device. Click Approve on your mobile device.
- If successful, you see that the notification was approved. Click Next.
- On the Success screen, click Done.
- On the Security info screen, you'll see that Microsoft Authenticator has been added.
- Moving forward, you'll receive a notification for approval each time you sign in from a remote location.
Option 2: Text or Call
- Click I want to set up a different method.
- In the Choose a different method window, choose Phone then click Confirm.
- Enter your 10 digit telephone number and choose Text me a code or Call me. Click Next to continue. Note that the option you choose here will be the method you use to authenticate each sign in attempt moving forward.
- Depending which option you chose, you'll either receive a text or call with a 6 digit code. Enter the code then click Next.
- You'll receive verification that your phone was successfully registered. Click Next to continue.
- On the Success screen, click Done.
- On the Security info screen, you'll see that your phone has been added.
- Moving forward, you'll receive a text or call with a security code each time you sign in from a remote location.