This process of setting up Multi-factor Authentication is specific to Online Adjuncts and other positions that do not receive university-provided equipment. If you have university-provided equipment please refer to this article.
It is strongly recommended to set up multiple MFA options in the event that the primary method is not available.
On your personal computer
- On your personal laptop navigate to https://mysignins.microsoft.com
- Sign in with your SNHU email and password
- Select “Security Info”
- Select “Add Method”
- Select the “Authenticator Option”
- Select “Add”
- A QR code will be displayed, please leave this presented on the screen as you will need it in step 11 below.
On your mobile device
- Download the Microsoft Authenticator App from either the App Store or Google Play
- Once the app is installed on your phone, open it.
- On the Add Account Screen select “Work or School Account”
- Scan the QR code presented on your personal computer
- If you can’t scan the code, select Can’t scan image? and follow the instructions
- Enter your SNHU password
- Select “sign in” and follow the prompts to finish setting up the Microsoft Authenticator