Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a security process that requires users to provide more than one way to verify their identity to access an account. MFA protects accounts from being hacked or compromised because even if a hacker gains access to one form of identification, they won't be able to access the account without the other forms.
Saddleback College uses Microsoft Azure MFA.
Set Up Multi-Factor Authentication
- STEP 1: Sign Into your Saddleback Account
- CLICK on the "Login" link in the menu on the www.saddleback.edu site.
- ENTER your email and password and CLICK "Next."
- STEP 2: More Information Required Screen
- On the "More information required" screen, CLICK on "Next."
- STEP 3: Additional Security Verification Screen
- SELECT "Mobile App" from the drop down list.
- SELECT "Use Verification Code" and CLICK "Setup."
- A QR code will be presented.
- NOTE: If you already have the "Microsoft Authenticator" app for your phone, skip to "STEP 5: Scan the QR Code."
- STEP 4: Download the Microsoft Authenticator App
- On your phone, NAVIGATE to your device's app store: Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
- SEARCH "Microsoft Authenticator".
- INSTALL the "Microsoft Authenticator" app that is found.
- STEP 5: Scan the QR Code
- OPEN the "Microsoft Authenticator" app on your phone.
- SELECT the "+" icon ("Add Account").
- Under "Add Account" SELECT "Work or School Account."
- SELECT "Scan a QR code."
- SCAN the QR code on your computer screen (from STEP 3).
- STEP 6: Test Your Account
- A number on your phone app will appear.
- ENTER that number into the "Enter number here" prompt on your computer and CLICK "Yes."
- You will receive a "Notification approval" message on your computer.
- CLICK "Done" to complete the test process.