How to Set-up 2-FA
for Microsoft 365
Account
A Beginner's Guide to
Office.com By
XC360 KE
Contents
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................2
1.0 Accessing office.com online.............................................................................................................2
2.0 Logging in to the portal....................................................................................................................3
3.0 Setting up 2FA..................................................................................................................................4
3.1 Microsoft Authenticator App.......................................................................................................4
3.2 Setting up the account on Microsoft Authenticator App.............................................................5
3.3 Linking your Microsoft 365 Account with the Authenticator Application....................................5
3.4 Testing the 2FA............................................................................................................................6
3.5 All done!......................................................................................................................................6
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Introduction
In today's digital age, it's more important than ever to keep your accounts secure. One way to do
this is by enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) on your Office 365 account. This added layer of
security requires users to provide a second form of authentication, such as a code sent to their
phone or a biometric identifier, in addition to their password. In this guide, prepared by XC360 for
Wood Products Limited, we will walk you through the steps to set up individual 2FA for your Office
365 Account. By the end of this guide, you will have a more secure login process that protects your
sensitive information from unauthorized access.
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1.0 Accessing office.com online.
Open your web browser and go to https://www.office.com.
2.0 Logging in to the portal.
If prompted, enter your email address and password associated with your Microsoft or Office 365
account, then click "Sign in." Please refer to the other document ‘’A guide on Microsoft 2FA’’ on
how to setup multi-factor authentication for your account.
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3.0 Setting up 2FA.
Once signed in, you will see the Action Required Page. From here click on next.
3.1 Microsoft Authenticator App
From here, please download the official Microsoft Authenticator App from either Google Play store
for android users or Apple Appstore for iPhone users.
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3.2 Setting up the account on Microsoft Authenticator App
Open the authenticator app after installation, allow notifications then click on add account. Select
‘’Work or School’’ then click on next on your Pc as shown below.
3.3 Linking your Microsoft 365 Account with the Authenticator
Application.
Use the app on your phone to scan the QR code as shown below, after a successful scan, your
account will be automatically added to the Microsoft Authenticator App
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3.4 Testing the 2FA.
To self-test the two factor Authentication, a request will be sent to your authentication app on your
phone, which you should approve.
3.5 All done!
After you have approved the request above, you will be now good to proceed and securely access
your Microsoft 365 account. Remember to use the code when setting up/ logging in to a different
device!
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