Select Authenticator app from the drop-down, then click on the Add button from the drop-down, then click on the Add button (be sure that you have downloaded the authentication app on your mobile device first).
MCC recommends the Microsoft Authenticator app for the best experience. You must know how to access your phone from a locked state or you will not be able to complete the setup process. The phone will ask you for a pin number or in some cases phones use biometrics like a fingerprint or face to unlock, like how you unlock your screen. This means you will have to have to set up a lock screen on your phone if you do not already have one, and that will be used to verify your identity when using the Authenticator app. The Microsoft Authenticator app automatically is in "lock" mode. You have now successfully added your MCC office phone as a backup authentication method. Good-bye” and see a verification on your PC screen.
You will hear the confirmation: “Your sign-in was successfully verified.
The Microsoft Authentication service will call to verify the telephone number is correct.
Enter your dedicated college-provided office phone number, starting with the area code and click Next.
To add your dedicated college-provided office phone number, select Office Phone on the pop-up.
Click on the “+ Add sign-in method” option and continue with the directions below.
Click on Update Info in the Security Info box to the right on your screen.
Log into or log into Microsoft 365 ( ) and click on your name icon in the upper right corner and select “View account” option.
Students should call the Student Technology Helpdesk at (585) 292-8324, option 1 or email First you want to: Employees who need assistance should contact the Employee Technology Support Center at (585) 292-TECH (8324), option 3, Monday-Friday 8:45am - 4:45pm. You may prefer the modification instructions with screenshots to following the steps below. How To Add Or Modify Multi-Factor Authentication Methods