Once you have downloaded the app, click 'next' on your computer.Ħ.You can change the cameral app permission when set up is complete.Select the required app permissions such as ‘use camera’, which you will need as part of the set-up process.In the app, select ‘add an account’ and choose the option ‘work or school’. If prompted allow notifications in the app.ĥ.Download and install the “Microsoft Authenticator” app from Google Play or the App Store depending on your device.Leave this window open while you download the app to your smartphone.The next screen will ask you to install the Microsoft authenticator app.

Select ‘ authenticator app’ from the drop-down listĤ.

You will now see the 'my sign ins’ security info page. Log into your University of Bristol account and remember to your username. Please follow the on-screen instruction to add your preferred authentication method. Taught students: you can also sign in at on your smartphone if that is all you have. The following instructions are for the Microsoft Authenticator app.

If you are an undergraduate student or postgraduate taught student, it is possible to set up MFA using just a single smartphone with a wifi or data connection.

If you are a staff member or postgraduate research student, you must use your University laptop or computer.

A PC or tablet connected to the internet.

Your mobile phone (connected to a good data signal, wifi, or eduoram, if you are on campus).

If you would prefer to use another authenticator app, you can, but please be aware that IT Services may be unable to provide support with another app. Set up MFA using an authenticator app (recommended)įor the best experience, we recommend you use the Microsoft Authenticator app. You can use the Microsoft Authenticator app when travelling, even if you change your SIM or you do not have data roaming switched on. Set up MFA on your University account How to set up MFA (video)

Set up MFA using an authenticator app (recommended).

MFA is a condition of the policies you agreed to when you signed the Student Agreement (students) or the general terms and conditions of employment (staff). Microsoft research suggests MFA can reduce such attacks by as much as 99.9%. Using MFA reduces the risk of someone gaining access to your account even if they find out your username and password, for example through a cyber attack or scam.

MFA helps protect your personal and financial information.

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is an additional layer of security for online accounts. All University members must set up multi-factor authentication (MFA) on their University account.

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