How to Check and Update Your MFA Settings

Introduction

This guide has been created for all Brandon staff to help you check, or update your current sign-in method and switch to Microsoft Authenticator if needed.

Process

Navigate to https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info
Use your Brandon Trust email and password to sign in if prompted.
You’ll see a list of registered methods under Security Info.
You may have multiple entries which could include:
1. Text message (SMS)
2. Phone call
3. Microsoft Authenticator
4. Email
If you see SMS or phone call listed, and you already have Microsoft Authenticator set up, you can remove the older methods by clicking Delete next to them.
If you do NOT have Authenticator you can set this up from here. Ensure you set up Authenticator, before deleting your old methods.
Click Add sign-in method.
Choose Authenticator app
Follow the on-screen instructions to install and link the app on your phone.
Once complete, ensure Microsoft Authenticator is set as your default sign-in method.