Effective January 6th, 2025, multifactor authentication became a requirement to access Microsoft online portals. Follow the instructions below to establish MFA on your UWF Microsoft account. 


First Time Setup

  1. Using a web browser, navigate to MyUWF. 
  2. In the search bar, type "Microsoft 365" and select Microsoft 365 for Education.

If attempting to log into Adobe, you will also be routed to the following Microsoft Login page. 

  1. You will be redirected to Microsoft's login page, shown below. Type in your full UWF email address and your ArgoNet password.
    1.   Pick an AccountPassword Login Page                                 
  2. If you haven't set up MFA for your Microsoft account, you will receive the prompt below:
    1. More information Required
  3. Select Next.
  4. You will then receive the prompt below:
    1. Microsoft Authenticator Setup
  5. At this point you need to choose the MFA method you would like to use. Follow the instructions for the desired option.


MFA Options

Setup text or phone call

Due to numerous reports of issues with the Microsoft Authenticator when connecting to Residence Hall networks hosted by Boldyn, students may prefer to set up phone number instead of the authenticator. 

  1. To setup MFA using text messages or a call, select "I want to set up a different method" on the prompt below:
    1. Microsoft Authenticator Setup
  2. You will then receive the prompt below:
    1. Choosing Different Authentication Method
  3. Select Phone, then Confirm.
  4. You will then be prompted to enter your phone number. Enter it with no spaces, dashes, or parenthesis. Then select if you would like to receive the code via text or phone call. Select Next. 
    1. Phone Number Setup
  5. You will then be prompted to enter the code that you received via call or text. Enter the code, then select Next.
    1. Enter Verification Code
  6. You will then receive a prompt indicating your phone was registered.
    1. Verification Complete
  7. Lastly, select Done on the final prompt. You will then be logged into Office.
    1. Success Screen Showing Sign-in method


Setup Microsoft Authenticator app

  1. To setup MFA using the Microsoft Authenticator app, you will first need to download it and install it on your phone.
  2. While at the prompt below, select Next.
  3. Select Next again.
    1. Microsoft Authenticator SetupMicrosoft Authenticator Setup Screen
  4. Within the Authenticator app on your device, add an account, select Work or School, then select Scan a QR code.
  5. The app will change similar to a camera, scan the QR code presented on the screen, then select next.
    1. Microsoft Authenticator QR Code
  6. You will then be presented with a short number on the screen of the device logging into Office. Type this number into the prompt within the app on your phone.
  7. Then select Next on the screen.
    1. Microsoft Authenticator Setup Confirmation
  8. Lastly, select Done on the prompt below. You will then be logged into Office.
    1. Microsoft Authenticator Default Method


Setup alternate MFA application

  1. To setup MFA using an authenticator app other than the Microsoft Authenticator app, you will first need to download and install the app of your choice to your phone.
    1. For the purposes of this example, Duo is used.
  2. While at the prompt below, select "I want to use a different authenticator app" in the middle section.
    1. Microsoft Authenticator Setup
  3. You will receive the prompt below, select Next.
    1. Microsoft Authenticator Setup Screen
  4. Within the authenticator app of your choice on your phone, add an account and scan the QR code presented on the screen. Select Next once it is scanned.
    1. Microsoft Authenticator QR Codfe
  5. You will then be prompted to enter the code displayed within your authenticator app on your phone. Enter the code and select Next. 
    1. Authenticator App Code
  6. You will then receive a prompt indicating the app has been registered. Select Done and you will be logged into Office.
    1. Multifactor Success Screen