---
title: "Enrolling for Student Multi-factor Authentication using Number Matching"
type: "wiki"
space: "IT Services"
author: "Nadine Chautilal"
created: 2023-02-15T18:33:54Z
updated: 2024-01-19T20:20:19Z
tags: ["mfa", "multi-factor"]
url: "https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/186/it-services/wiki/view/8721/enrolling-for-student-multi-factor-authentication-using-number-matching"
---

# Enrolling for Student Multi-factor Authentication using Number Matching

### Start by getting the app

On your phone, install the Microsoft Authenticator app. [Download now](https://aka.ms/getmicrosoftauthenticator).

1. Go to https://myid.senecapolytechnic.ca/mfasetup
2. Enter your **Seneca email address** and click Next 

![](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=2q%2FeQqjPqxbmrG3J8Ulr%2Fw%3D%3D)
3. Enter your **password** and click Sign In
4. You will see More information required and click Next 

![](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=mH%2F3AqtIAiwhH4jC0IwtRw%3D%3D)
5. Now you will setup your Microsoft 365 sign-in for 2 step authentication.
6. To get started, download and install the Microsoft Authenticator app on your device. When completed, click Next 

![](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=8PtGiQRAIpWy7DHFWdVIng%3D%3D)
7. Open the Microsoft Authenticator app on your device and click the plus icon on the top right to add an account
8. Select Work or school account

![](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=gNVuSeL9JPzQ0CbelNj4KA%3D%3D)
9. Select Scan a QR code

![](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=gZCPrPafeclDbNRwq0AKvw%3D%3D)
10. On your computer, click Next ![](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=WbxRqnIXf9cI11R8Ba2f7g%3D%3D)
11. Using the Authenticator app to scan the QR code and click Next. 

![](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=TdOK1p9sd5LDK8z2jiUY6Q%3D%3D)
12. Approve the number matching
13. Once the mobile app has been configured for notifications and verification codes, click **Next ![](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=dezZ1g5OpTNXYFAfu2XpVw%3D%3D)**
14. Once the verification was successful, Click Done.

### Additional Information

Here is a list of additional resources to help you learn about Microsoft Authenticator:

1. Refer to the [Frequently Asked Questions.](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/186/it-services/forums/4294/microsoft-multi-factor-authentication-frequently-asked-questions)

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