Timeline for Systems to Move to Microsoft Authentication

How to Set Up Self-Service Microsoft MFA

To add an additional layer of security to your account, AIC requires multi-factor authentication (MFA) . The MFA process combines two layers of security: something you know (your password) and something you have (your mobile device).If you do not have a mobile device, please email IT.Helpdesk@aic.edu to discuss alternatives.

How to set up Microsoft Authenticator

1. Open the Play Store or App Store on your mobile device. Search for Microsoft Authenticator . Select Install. (Below are examples of the logo for the application you need to install.)

Authenticator app:

• Select Agree for Microsoft needs basic app data.

• Select Add Account and then choose

Work or School Account.

• Select Scan a QR code.

• Select OK to allow permissions to your camera and set phone aside for now .

Your device will now be ready to scan a code in Step 6 .

2. Using a separate device, like your laptop, desktop or tablet(NOT

your mobile device), do the following :

• log into start.aic.edu

(username: firstname.lastname@aic.edu and your AIC password)

3 . You will be prompted to set up MFA . Click Next .

4. Click Next to continue setting up Microsoft Authenticator.

5 . Click Next again .

6 . Scan the QR code on your screen with Microsoft Authenticator on your mobile device and click Next. It is very important to do the next steps .This QR code is an example.

7 . Click Next again .

8 . DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP --- You will be sent a push to the app on your phone to Approve or Deny . Approve, when you know that you are the one trying to log in . If you are not logging in, then choose deny.

9 . Click Approve on your phone . Then next on your computer

10.Success!

Now when you log into your AIC account you will be sent a push to your phone to approve or deny access to your account . Approve when it is you accessing your account .

This page has several helpful How-To guides to assist you with setting up your new authentication methods in the myAIC portal. You will receive email instructions to begin. See the FAQ's and Handouts (near the bottom of this page) if you have questions before or after the process. The handouts are available to download and print.

§  Your password isn't working and you want to reset it, or

§  You know your password, but your account is locked out and you need to unlock it.

1. In the Enter password screen, select Forgot my password.
2.      In the Get back into your account screen, type your work or school User ID (for example, your email address), prove you aren't a robot by entering the characters you see on the screen, and then select Next.

1.   Select one of the methods to verify your identity and change your password and add the requested information

 

Use this method if you typically access your apps through the Office portal:

1.     Sign in to your  Office 365 account , using your existing password.

2.     Select your profile on the upper-right side, and then select View account.

3.     Select Security & privacy > Password.

4.     Type your old password, create and confirm your new password, and then select Submit.

Use this method if you typically access your apps from the My Apps portal:

1.     Sign in to the  My Apps portal , using your existing password.

2.     Select your profile on the upper-right side, and then select Profile.

3.     Select Change password.

4.     Type your old password, create and confirm your new password, and then select Submit.

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