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PCCC recommends adding multiple methods of authentication to your account, with options including:

You must have access to one of these methods when you sign in.

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Note

Make sure you are downloading the official Microsoft Authenticator App. This app is FREE from Microsoft on the Apple app store App Store or Google play storePlay Store. Please use the links provided above or verify the publisher listed on the app store is “Microsoft Corporation”

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A pop-up window titled “Microsoft Authenticator” should come up. Through it, the next few steps will walk you through how to connect the Microsoft Authenticator app to your PCCC account. Please follow each step and then click “Next” Next after completing each one:

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  1. Next, allow for notifications for the app if prompted.

    1. Follow these steps if you’re opening the app for the first time:

      1. First, please “Accept” Acceptthe privacy statement.

      2. Next, for “Help us improve Microsoft Authenticator”, just click “Continue”Continue.

      3. Lastly, at “Secure Your Digital Life”, please press “Skip” Skipat the top right of your screen.

  2. You should be at the homepage of the Microsoft Authenticator app. Press Add Account and then select Work or school account. Afterwards, select Scan QR code.

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  1. Finally, to make sure the app is connected to your PCCC account, please type the number shown on your settings screen into the space that pops - up on your mobile device.

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To ensure that you are prompted to sign - in using your authentication of choice click the change link next to the Default sign-in method. If it isn’t set, it will say Set default sign-in method instead.

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You can check your Multifactor Authentication options by visiting https://aka.ms/mysecurityinfo

Congratulations!

You are now setup set up with the Microsoft Authenticator app and can receive push notifications for multifactor authentication verification.

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