Activate two-factor authentication with SMS
It is also possible to set up an alternative authentication method with SMS for those who can not use the authentication app on the phone.
- In a web browser go to https://aka.ms/mfasetup. Enter your Microsoft ID: username@uio.no in the field Log in and press Next.
- On UiO's login page for Microsoft 365, enter your password. Then click Login.
- You see the alert Need more information. Click Next.
- On the Keep your account secure page, you will have to choose I want to set up a different method, and a small pop-up with a drop-down menu will appear.
- From the drop-down menu, select Phone.
- Select country Norway, enter your mobile phone number and select Send code in message before finally pressing Next.
- Enter the code you receive on your phone to confirm the setup and press Next.
- If the code was correct, press Done. Alternative confirmation method with SMS is now ready for use.
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