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.
What is a Security Key?
There are different types of security keys you can use. One type is a USB key, which is a small piece of hardware that you can plug in to your device (if it has a USB port). An example of this is Google’s Titan Security Key, and two examples
an NFC key that you tap on an NFC reader.
Instructions for USB Security Key:
Please perform all of these steps on a personal computer, not a public computer.
Step 1. Have Your USB Security Key Ready
Please make sure that you have your USB security key with you before you continue with the rest of the steps.
If you are using your USB security key for the first time, be sure to follow the security key manufacturer's instructions on how to set it up before using it to protect your accounts.
Step 2. Add your Security Key to your Account
On your desktop, visit https://aka.ms/mysecurityinfo
On the “Security Info” page, click Add sign-in method.
Under “Add a method”, select Security Key.
Choose USB device for the security key type.
You will be asked to sign-in with another method of two-factor authentication before you can continue with setting up the security key.
You can check your Multifactor Authentication by Visiting https://aka.ms/mysecurityinfo
Congratulations! You are now setup with the Microsoft Authenticator app and can receive push notifications for multifactor authentication verification.
Thanks,
Passaic County Community College IT department