Microsoft MFA Methods

If prompted to enroll during the log in process - see the section below on how to enroll a device. 

Adding Microsoft MFA Methods

To add MFA methods, you will need to sign into your SUNY Cortland Microsoft account (https://login.microsoftonline.com).

1. After navigating the page above, enter your full SUNY Cortland email address (E.g. jane.doe@cortland.edu) and click Next. 
2. You should be redirected to a Sign in page and prompted to enter your SUNY Cortland password. 
3. Click the View Account link in the top right corner of the screen. 

4. In the Security info box, click UPDATE INFO

5. Click Add sign-in method

Adding Authentication by Text Message

1. Click Add sign-in method and select Phone from the drop-down box that appears
2. Enter in the phone number you would like verification codes sent to
3. A verification code will be sent to your phone. Enter the code into the field that appears. If you do not receive the code, click Resend code

Adding the Microsoft Authenticator App

1. Download the Microsoft Authenticator app from the app store on your mobile device.

2. Open the Microsoft Authenticator app and select Add work or school account

3. Enter your full Cortland email address, and verify your identity by text or phone

4. Click Finish

Enrolling Device

1. Sometimes during log in process you will be asked to enroll your device

2. Click Next

3. Install and open the Microsoft Authenticator app on your cell phone then click next

4. Within Microsoft Authenticator app, click Add account

5. Click Add work of school account then click Scan a QR code

6. Scan QR code on screen with Microsoft Authenticator app

7. Type number from webpage into Microsoft Authenticator app on phone then click Yes