Change Default MFA Method for Office.com
Informational
Office.com is a cloud-based platform that provides users with access to Microsoft Office applications and other productivity tools. To ensure the security of user accounts, Microsoft has implemented Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) as a default method for accessing Office.com.
MFA is a security feature that requires users to provide two or more forms of authentication before accessing their accounts. This provides an additional layer of security to protect against unauthorized access to user accounts.
How Does MFA Work?
MFA works by requiring users to provide two or more forms of authentication when accessing their accounts. This can include a password, a security code sent to a mobile device, or a fingerprint scan.
When a user attempts to access their account, they will be prompted to provide their password as the first form of authentication. Once the password is verified, the user will be prompted to provide a second form of authentication. This can be a security code sent to their mobile device or a fingerprint scan, depending on the user's settings.
How to change default MFA Choice for Office.com
- Open a browser on your computer and sign in to O365 at https://login.microsoftonline.com.
- Sign in with your OKCU.edu email address and password, then click "Next".
- Click your profile icon in the top right-hand corner and select "View account".
- In the left menu, select "Security info".
- Then look for "Default sign-in method" and click "Change" on the right.
- Open the drop-down list and choose a verification method that you want.
- Then click "Confirm".
- A confirmation message will pop up.
