Generate a QR Code for a New Device

Summary

A QR Code will allow you to add a device to your account.

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If you have replaced your phone/device or reset the device, contact the IT Help Desk to reset your authenticator

Before you begin – check the SETTINGS on your mobile device, Microsoft Authenticator will need to access to the camera

On iOS, go to Settings-Authenticator-turn on camera

Allowing Face ID is optional

Next, using an Internet Browser, go to https://mysignins.microsoft.com using the iphone

Click on Add sign-in Method (you may see Microsoft Authenticator listed already but this is for your old device)

Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)

Click the drop down arrow for options

Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)

Choose from the options provided

Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)

Choose authenticator app.

Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)

Select Show QR Code

Authenticator app only provides a place to enter code and URL, please see note above to allow camera access

If the MS Authenticator app only provides a place to enter code and URL, please see note above to allow camera access

Scan the code and your account will add, continue to follow the prompts

You may delete the old device now from https://mysignins.microsoft.com/Security Info

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Article ID: 133107
Created
Mon 5/10/21 5:36 PM
Modified
Mon 11/20/23 11:50 AM