I can't see any reason why you couldn't expand this process to a third device if you needed to, personally wouldn't suggest going over two. They will be different but both seem to be accepted.
Now sign out of your account in a browser and re-login- do this twice and try the code from authenticator on your primary and secondary device. Step 4- scan the QR code and follow the prompts to verify activation. Step 3- now add work account via the plus symbol in ms authenticator on your secondary device (do not make any changes to the authenticator on your primary device). Step 2- for those admins out there, you need to disable MFA on the account and then re-enable. Step 1- setup authenticator on the secondary device. Scenario assumes you already have it setup and working on one of your devices: This means if you provide your desk phone number, you will need to be at your desk to reset your password.Ok so don't know if people are still trying to set this up- or whether MS still 'don't support' setting up the ms authenticator for one account across multiple devices- but i have managed to set it up in a round about way that probably shouldn't have worked *Please be aware that in the event that you require a password reset, you will need to accept a phone call from the number you provide. The system is automated and does not require human interaction from either King’s IT or Microsoft.įurther information on data usage and privacy within Microsoft can be found on the Privacy at Microsoft pages.įor further information on data privacy within King’s, please read the following Privacy Notices that can be found on the King's website and intranet. It is used for the purpose of verifying your identity in relation to your King’s account and for no other purpose, by either Microsoft or King’s College London.
This is similar to the authentication process that you would use for online banking, and other online services such as Amazon.Īny personal data provided during the registration process is encrypted and secured. These can be used to confirm your identity, for example, in the event you have forgotten your King’s password. One of the requirements of account registration is to confirm alternate contact details either a phone number*, personal email address (or both).
* Further information about MFA and how to register is available on the Digital Skills Hub Privacy Notice If you wish to set up text or phone alerts, instead of using the app, select ‘I want to set up a different method’ when presented with the Microsoft Authenticator screen. It is important that if you choose this method of authentication that you do not delete this app after the initial set up as this will be required for subsequent authentication requests. If you wish to use the Microsoft Authenticator App (recommended) you will need to download the app on to your phone. Please ensure that you log out of any other Microsoft Institutional portal or use an incognito browser to complete your setup. Go to .uk and follow the steps below to register your account. Throughout this process, when prompted to enter your Username, this should take the form of your (rather than To Register Once registered, you will not be required to register again. This ensures that your account can be protected with Multi Factor Authentication (MFA)*, and that you can quickly and easily reset your password anytime, without having to contact the IT Service Desk. All staff and students must register their account.