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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

After setting up MFA, I’m not receiving new emails
Please remove your account from your email app and re-add it. We recommend using the Outlook email app.  Instruction for setting up email on yo...
Fri, 26 May, 2023 9:16
How do I set up MFA with a new or reset phone
If you have a new phone or have performed a factory reset it is easy to set up authentication if you still have an existing method of authentication avail...
Mon, 21 Aug, 2023 16:33
I'm being asked to authenticate but get a denied message immediately
This can happen if there is a problem with the link between your device and your account or if your device isn’t compatible, e.g. you are using the app on...
Fri, 19 Jan, 2024 12:47
I’m trying to set up MFA but I’m stuck in a loop
Try logging in to https://aka.ms/mfasetup . If you can’t log in here without being asked to authenticate please email help@strath.ac.uk for assistance. If...
Fri, 26 May, 2023 9:16
I’m trying to set up MFA but I can’t use the authenticator app
If you are not able to download the authenticator on your phone you can receive codes by text message instead. Follow solution How do I set up MFA for Verif...
Fri, 26 May, 2023 9:16
After setting up MFA, I can’t access email on my iphone or ipad
This is a common problem when using the default email app on iOS. We recommend use of the Outlook email app instead but if you want to continue with the de...
Fri, 26 May, 2023 9:18
I’m trying to set up the authenticator but it is asking for a QR code
If you start setting up in the app or use the back-up option you may be asked for a QR code. This is generated when you log into a browser and select to add...
Thu, 30 Nov, 2023 12:25
I'm being asked to authenticate but I have no signal or wifi on my phone
If you have already set up the authenticator app a code from within the app can be used. See the attached guide for step by step instructions.
Fri, 28 Jul, 2023 9:15
I have the authenticator app, how do I add a new account?
See the attached guide for step by step instructions
Fri, 4 Aug, 2023 16:08
How do I set up MFA for verification by text?
If you are not able to use the authenticator app you can set up for text verification. In some circumstances it may be preferable to set up text verificatio...
Fri, 4 Aug, 2023 16:12