Change Microsoft Authenticator Preferred Method
Change Microsoft Authenticator Preferred Method
Once you have Authenticator linked to your account, you will want to change the method by which you will authenticate using multi-factor authentication. Please go to https://myaccount.microsoft.com/ and log in.
Once signed in, in the next screen, click “Security Info” located in the left-hand column.
The “Security Info” tab will now display each option you have registered for multi-factor authentication. Click “Change.”
A drop-down will appear with four options for multi-factor authentication:
- Phone – Call (least secure)
- Phone – Text
- App based authentication – notification (push notification)
- App based authentication or hardware token – code (most secure)
Choose your preferred method. “App based authentication or hardware token – code” is recommended. This method generates a new time-based one-time passcode in the Authenticator app that rotates every 30 seconds. All methods are valid, but we do not recommend using Phone Call or SMS/text messages due to security issues.
Click “Confirm.”
If you have any questions or are in need of assistance registering for Microsoft Authenticator, please contact the IT Services Tech Squad at 414-288-7799 or techsquad@marquette.edu.