Set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) using text message verification code

Ensure you have enough time to complete the set up instructions, as it is expected it will take you around 10-20 minutes.

It is highly recommended that you follow these instructions on a computer 💻, using the mobile device or tablet 📱 when indicated

💻 On your computer, go to aka.ms/mfasetup
If required, login using your University IT account username and password
💻 You will see a More information required screen. Choose Next
💻 Click on I want to set up a different method
💻 Choose Phone and then click Confirm
💻 Choose United Kingdom (+44) and enter your mobile phone number. Then click Next
📱 You will receive a verification code on your mobile phone. 💻 Enter this six digit code on the computer
💻 Click Next
Your phone is now setup to receive a text verification code. 💻 Click Done.

What next?

If you have not previously signed up for Self Service Password Reset, you will be prompted to Set your password reset answers, so that you can reset your password in future
You should receive an email shortly, entitled Multi-factor Authentication has been enabled on your University IT account, to confirm MFA has been set up correctly
You'll next be asked to use MFA when you access a service protected by Multi-Factor Authentication (login required) from off-campus e.g. using a personal phone or laptop