The university recommends using the Microsoft Authenticator app to authenticate. This option is the most secure and works over Wi-Fi and mobile networks. If you don’t want to use the Microsoft Authenticator app, you can set your authentication method to a phone call or passcode via text message (SMS). Follow the Add a backup authentication method instructions to add a phone number as your authentication method.

Entra MFA authentication methods:

• Authenticator app/mobile app (notification/code) - RECOMMENDED
• Phone (text/call)
• Alternate phone (call)
• Office phone (call)

You must be enrolled in at least one of the above methods. However, we highly recommend that you enrol in multiple methods to have backup/alternative options if needed. For example, even if your mobile device is enrolled, you can enrol a phone to use as a second factor. This will help you sign in if the Authenticator app is unavailable.

On your mobile device, download and install the latest version of the Microsoft Authenticator app based on your operating system.

• Apple iOS
• Google Android

1. Go to https://mysignins.microsoft.com and select Security info.  

2. On your Security info page, select Add sign-in method.

3. Choose Authenticator app from the drop-down menu and select Add. The Start by getting the app screen opens.

4. On the Start by getting the app screen on your computer, select Next. The Set up your account screen opens.

1. Open the Authenticator app on your mobile device and accept the privacy policy. Allow notifications if prompted. 
2. Select Add account, then choose Work or school account.

3. In the Add work or school account dialogue box, select Scan QR code. 

On the Set up your account screen, select Next.  A QR (Quick Response) code is displayed.

Use your mobile device to scan the QR code. Your University of Manitoba account will be added to the app.  

On the Scan the QR code screen, select Next. The Let's try it out screen will give you a two-digit number to enter in your Authenticator app and a notification will be sent to your phone.

1. Select the notification to open the Authenticator app.
2. In the Authenticator app, enter the two-digit number shown on your computer screen and select Yes to approve the notification.

1. If successful, a Notification approved message appears on your computer. Select Next.

2. Microsoft Authenticator is now added as a sign-in method on your Security Info page. Your Default sign-in method should be "Microsoft Authenticator - notification."
   • If Authenticator is not listed as your default sign-in method, proceed to step 9. Set Microsoft Authenticator as your default sign-in method.
   • If Authenticator is listed as your default sign-in method, skip to step 10. Add a backup authentication method.

Follow the instructions below only if Microsoft Authenticator - notification is not listed as the "Default sign-in method" on your Security Info page.

1. On your Security info page, next to Default sign-in method: select Change.
2. Choose App based authentication – notification from the drop-down menu and select Confirm. Your default method is updated, and Microsoft Authenticator – notification is set as the default sign-in method.

Set a backup authentication method if you forget or lose your mobile device.

1. Navigate to https://mysignins.microsoft.com and select Security info. 
2. Select Add a method. 
3. From the drop-down menu, select Phone (or Alternate phone or Office phone). 
4. Enter a phone number. 
5. Choose Text a code or Call me and select Next. Microsoft will send a verification code to the phone number you added. 
6.  Enter the verification code on your screen and select Next.
7. Select Done.