Multifactor authentication (MFA)

Set up MFA

1. Go to mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info and sign in with your Essex IT account.
2. Select + Add sign-in method, choose Authenticator app, and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Add a backup method (e.g. a secondary phone number) so you can still access your account if you lose your primary device.

Need more detail? See our step-by-step guide.

Manage your sign-in methods

You can add, update, or remove sign-in methods at any time through your Microsoft security settings.

Help

Contact the IT Helpdesk if you:

• Received a sign-in request you didn't make
• Need to reset your sign-in methods
• Don't have your sign-in device and have no backup method set up

More help from Microsoft:

• MFA setup instructions
• How to use the Microsoft Authenticator app