Adding a Security Key for MFA

Tags MFA

This Yubico USB-A Security Key has been tested by IT.

  1. Browse to https://account.microsoft.com and choose Sign In
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  2. Enter your username and click Next
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  3. Enter your password and click Next
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  4. If prompted, satisfy the Multifactor challenge
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  5. Close the feedback window using the X or Cancel if promptedUploaded Image (Thumbnail)
     
  6. Under Security Info, choose Update InfoUploaded Image (Thumbnail)
     
  7. Choose "Add sign-in method"
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  8. Under the Choose a method selector, choose "Security Key"
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  9. Click AddUploaded Image (Thumbnail)
     
  10. Choose "USB Device"
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  11. Have your key ready and choose Next
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  12. Plug in your security key, a Security key setup window will pop up, choose OK
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  13. A Continue setup window will pop up, this notifies you your credentials will be stored on your key, choose OK
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  14. You will be prompted to create a security PIN, enter a memorable PIN and click OK
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  15. Touch your key when prompted
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  16. Enter a unique name for your security key and click Next
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  17. Finish setup by clicking Done
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To test, open an incognito browser and navigate to https://outlook.office.com. 

Enter your username and click next

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Enter your password and click next

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You will be prompted to plug in your security key, do so now

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You will be prompted for your pin code, enter it now

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Touch the key when prompted

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You will now be asked if you'd like to stay signed in. Only choose yes if this is a secure machine that only you have access to (such as your office computer). Most applications won't require Multi Factor again for 30 days, Colleague will require Mutli Factor every 24 hours.

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