Browser Extension - MFA Setup
The Browser Extension method will allow you to complete the Multi Factor Authentication process using only a laptop!
Install the Extension
Open a Chrome browser and visit the link for the Authenticator Extension.
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Click Add to Chrome.
You will be directed to the Chrome Web store.
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Click Add to Chrome again.
You will be prompted to add the extension. Click Add Extension.
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Next access the authenticator extension via the puzzle piece icon.
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Here you can acknowledge Two Factor requests. You can also pin the app for easier access!
Configure your UNC Asheville Sign In Info to utilize the Authenticator Extension
Visit https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info and login if prompted.
Click the “+ Add a Sign In Method” button. Pick Authenticator App from the dropdown list.
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Click Add.
You will be prompted to utilize the Microsoft Authenticator app.
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Instead pick “I want to set up a different method”.
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Click Next to for the QR code needed to complete the next steps.
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Configure Authenticator Extension to work with your UNC Asheville account
If the Authenticator extension is not pinned click the puzzle piece and then click on the QR Code icon.
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Authenticator Icon
You will see the Authenticator window with no accounts present.
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Click the Scan QR code button next to the pencil.
Drag the box around the QR Code (highlighted with the blue arrow)
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Click Next. You will be presented with confirmation of the addition of the authenticator.
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Now we will confirm the code presented in the authenticator extension with Azure MFA.
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Click the code in the extension to copy the code. Paste it in and click Next. You may also type the code as shown.
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You will see a confirmation of acceptance of the code.
The Authenticator extension is now ready for use.