How do I change my default Multi-factor Authentication method?
Note: Employees using RDP Gateway to remote to campus must either use the Microsoft Authenticator app with push notification or receive a phone call. Any method that uses a 6-digit code (authenticator app or SMS) will not work.
- Go to https://aka.ms/setupsecurityinfo.
- If prompted to sign in, enter your username followed by @owens.edu. For example, username@owens.edu.
- Click Next.
- Enter your Owens universal password.
- Click Sign in.
- Click your Profile icon in the upper right corner.
- Select View account from the dropdown menu.
- Click UPDATE INFO on the Security info window.
- If prompted, enter the code received by the security method you set up on your first login.
- Click Verify.
- Select Change at the end of the Default sign-in method: line.
- Click the down arrow and select the method you would like to use for the default.
Note: Employees using RDP Gateway to remote to campus must either use the Microsoft Authenticator app with push notification OR receive a phone call. Any method that uses a 6-digit code (authenticator app or SMS) will not work. - Click Confirm.
- Your new default method is now set.
If you need further assistance, contact the Owens IT Help Desk.
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