[Translate to Englisch:] SMS/Telefonanruf für MFA
The following instructions explain how you can register for multi-factor authentication (MFA) using various methods. Please select the section that applies to you to obtain the appropriate step-by-step instructions.
If this is the first MFA method you are setting up, the setup wizard for Windows Hello for Business will appear the next working day when you log in for the first time. Please follow the instructions and set up the desired method (fingerprint, facial recognition). A PIN must always be set up. If you would like to set it up at a later time, skip the setup wizard. To set up Windows Hello for Business yourself at any time, follow the instructions for Windows Hello for Business.
These instructions show you how to log in using multi-factor authentication (MFA) with SMS confirmation.
Step 1: Start registration
When you log in to a University of Passau service (e.g., Outlook, Moodle, or Teams), first enter your university email address and click “Continue.”
Step 2: Enter your password
In the next step, enter your password and click “Log in” to continue.
Step 3: Select SMS verification
Since your account is protected by multi-factor authentication, you will now be asked to confirm your identity. To do so, select the “SMS” option to receive a confirmation code.
Step 4: Retrieve SMS code
Shortly thereafter, you will receive an SMS from Microsoft with a six-digit verification code, e.g., 971546. Open the message and have the code ready.
Step 5: Enter the code and complete the registration
Enter the code in the field and click “Continue” to confirm your phone number.
1. Start registration
Enter your university email address on the registration page and click “Continue.”
2. Enter password
Enter your password and click “Sign in.”
3. Select SMS verification
Select the option “SMS to +XX XXXXXXXXXX” to receive a verification code via SMS.
4. Retrieve SMS code
You will receive an SMS from Microsoft with a six-digit verification code.
Keep the code handy.
5. Enter code
Enter the code you received in the “Enter code” field and click “Verify.”
These instructions show you how to add your phone number to your Microsoft account so you can sign in more securely.
Step 1: Open security information
Sign in to your Microsoft account and open the “Security information” section in the menu. Click on “+ Add sign-in method.”
Step 2: Select login method
A new window will open. Select “Phone” to add your phone number.
Step 3: Enter your phone number
Select your country, for example, the United States (+1), enter your phone number, and click “Receive code.” Then select “Continue.”
Step 4: Receive the confirmation code
You will receive a text message from Microsoft with a six-digit code.
Step 5: Enter the code
Enter the code in the field and click “Continue” to confirm your phone number.
Step 6: Complete the verification
Once you have successfully entered your phone number, a message will appear stating that your phone number has been registered. Click “Done” to complete the process.
Step 7: Check
Your phone number will now be displayed in the security information overview. You can change or delete it at any time.
1. Open security information
- Sign in to your Microsoft account.
- Open: aka.ms/mysecurityinfo
- Click + Add sign-in method
2. Select sign-in method
- Select Phone
3. Enter phone number
- Select country (e.g., United States +1).
- Enter your phone number → Receive code → Continue.
4. Enter confirmation code
- Receive SMS with 6-digit code.
- Enter code → Continue.
5. Completion
- Message: Phone number successfully registered.
- Confirm with Done.
6. Check
- Phone number appears in the security information overview.
- Changes or deletion possible at any time.
These instructions explain how to securely log in to the University of Passau's online services using multi-factor authentication (MFA) via phone call.
Step 1: Start registration
When you log in to a University of Passau service (e.g., Outlook, Moodle, or Teams), enter your university email address and click “Continue.”
Step 2: Enter your password
Enter your password and click “Log in” to continue.
Step 3: Select authentication by phone call
In the next step, select the option “Call +XX XXXXXXXX56” to confirm your identity by phone call.
Step 4: Answer the call
Shortly thereafter, you will receive a call from Microsoft. Follow the instructions in the automated message and confirm the registration process.
Step 5: Confirm registration
During the call, press the pound key (#) to confirm your registration. Your identity will then be verified.
1. Start registration
Enter your university email address on the registration page and click “Continue.”
2. Enter password
Enter your password and click “Log in.”
3. Select phone call as registration method
Select the option “Call +XX XXXXXXXXXX” to start registration by phone call.
4. Confirm call
You will receive an automatic call from Microsoft.
Follow the instructions and press the pound key (#) to confirm your registration.
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