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Two-Step (Multi-Factor) Authentication

Protect your Downstate Office 365 account from unwanted intruders

How do I change the MFA verification method?

  1. Sign in to Office 365 using your password and verification with current second factor if necessary.
  2. Choose Settings > Office 365.
  3. Choose Security & Privacy > Additional security verification.
    Security and Privacy dialog box
  4. Choose “Update your phone numbers used for account security”.
    Update your phone numbers dialog box
  5. This will display the following page:
    Additional security verification dialog box
  6. Choose your preferred method.  

If you choose to use MS Authenticator app, you need to set up the app.