Purpose: Setting up SMS (Text Message) for password recovery and Multi-Factor Authentication
StFX recommends the authenticator app as the security method to get back into your account if ever locked out. The authenticator app does not rely on SMS for code authentication so is a good option for those who travel frequently without SMS coverage. SMS or Text Message can be used when a data connections is not present.
Accessing your Security Info
- Go to mypassword.stfx.ca and choose Update Information
- Log in using your stfx email
Set up
On your Computer
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Click on the Add Method
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Choose Phone from the drop down option
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Update the Country and input your number
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Choose Text me Code
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Press Next
Get Code
On your Phone
- Wait for the text to arrive and note the 6 digit code
Input Code
On your computer
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Input the 6 digit code received in the text message
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Click Done.
If there is time lapse of more than 60 seconds after receiving the text and inputting the code you may need to use the 'resend code' option to received a new code.
You have now successfully configured your Microsoft 365 account for SMS (text message) for password recovery and Mulit-Factor Authentication (MFA). Using SMS does require a data or wifi connection.