Category: Security
How to Set Up an Alternative Authentication Method for Microsoft 365
Reading time: 2 minutesThis article provides step-by-step instructions for configuring an alternative phone number for SMS-based multi-factor authentication (MFA) in Microsoft 365. Setting up a backup authentication method ensures you can maintain access to your account even if your primary device is unavailable. User Self-Service Setup Step 1: Access Security Settings Step 2: Add Alternative Phone Number You […]
How to Set Up Microsoft Authenticator for MFA in Microsoft 365 on a New Phone
Reading time: 3 minutesSetting up Microsoft Authenticator for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on a new phone for Microsoft 365 (Office 365) is essential to maintain secure access to your work account. This guide will walk you through transferring your MFA setup from your old phone to the new one. Step 1: Install Microsoft Authenticator on Your New Phone Step […]
Manually Enroll Multi-Factor Authentication for Microsoft 365
Reading time: 2 minutesEnrolling Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for your Microsoft 365 account is simple, and you need: First, open https://office.com in the browser and sign in using your Microsoft Account. Look for your account avatar in the top right corner, it’s either a picture or your initials in a circle. Click it and choose View Account. In the […]
Identifying Phishing
Reading time: 4 minutesWhat’s phishing? “Phishing” is usually referring to the type of cyber attack via email, web and message. Criminals send out a message pretend coming from another department of the company, IT support, or a well-known company such as Apple, Microsoft, or from our business partner. Regardless the what they are trying to be, all they […]
Enable Multi-Factor Authentication for Microsoft Account
Reading time: < 1 minuteTo use MFA with your Microsoft account, you need to enable it and setup an authentication app for the system to work. This short video can walk you through the whole process step by step:
Using app password with Multi-Factor Authentication
Reading time: < 1 minuteAfter enabling Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), you maybe encounter login issues with some apps that don’t offer MFA support. You can still sign in using an App Password in this situation. App Password is a specific account password for just one app. Creating an App Password is simple and can be done at any time, so you […]
Reset password for your Office 365 account
Reading time: < 1 minute1. You know your username, but forgot the password and need to reset it To reset your password go to, https://passwordreset.microsoftonline.com/. Contact your admin if you don’t have permission to change your password. 2. You know your password, but you want to change it You can only do this if your admin has given you […]
