To automatically require all users in your organization to use MFA, enable security defaults.The following instructions are for Microsoft Authenticator but others such as Authy or Google Authenticator will work just as well.

Enable or disable multi-factor authentication (MFA).Add or change my multi-factor authentication method.Note: The password feature in the Authenticator app is unavailable to Microsoft 365 from GoDaddy accounts. Now you’re ready to use the Authenticator app to confirm your identity when signing in or setting up email. Your email account will appear under Authenticator in the app, and you’ll see Microsoft Authenticator on the Security info page. Once your phone is verified, select Next.

Enter a phone number and select Text me a code or Call me.

You might be asked to add your phone number if it isn’t already a sign-in method. Once the notification is approved, select Next.

The app will ask you to approve the sign-in.

Use your mobile device’s camera to scan the QR code.

Under Set up your account, select Next.

Under Start by getting the app, select Next.

Select Authenticator app from the list, and then select Add.

If you can sign in, select Add method.

Select Scan a QR code (allow the app to take a picture at this time).

You might need to select Add account, and then Work or school account.

If you see a privacy statement, select I agree.

Install and open Microsoft Authenticator for Android or iOS.

You can add the Authenticator app on up to five devices. When you sign in, the app will confirm that it’s really you, so your essential information remains secure. The Microsoft Authenticator app helps prevent unauthorized access to your email account.

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