How do I register for Owens Single Sign On (SSO) Authentication?
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. To learn how, check out the How do I change my default Multi-factor Authentication method? FAQ.
- Go to https://aka.ms/setupsecurityinfo.
- Enter your username followed by @owens.edu. For example, username@owens.edu.
- Click Next.
- Enter your Owens universal password.
- Click Sign in.
- Click Next on the More information required window.
- Click Next to set up verification using the Microsoft Authenticator App. The Microsoft Authenticator App is the recommended method to use.
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Click I want to set up a different method to set up verification by either phone or email. (Go down to To choose a different account security method: for directions.)
*The following steps were done using an Android Phone. The steps my vary depending on the model of your mobile device. - Install the Microsoft Authenticator App from your phones app store.
Note: The app automatically opens after it is installed. Close the app and reopen before moving forward. - Once installed, click the Settings icon (the three dots).
- Click Add Account.
- When asked to select account, click Other Account.
- Select Work/school account.
- On your computer, click Next on the Keep your account secure window.
- Using the Microsoft Authenticator app, scan the QR Code on your computer screen.
When prompted, you will need to provide the Microsoft Authenticator app access to your camera. - Enter the six digit number from the Microsoft Authentication App into the Keep your account secure window.
- Click Next.
- Click Done.
- Your account will be added to the Microsoft Authentication App.
To choose a different account security method:
NOTE: Email can only be used when changing/resetting your password. The system will not send email for multi-factor authentication.
- Click I want to set up a different method at the bottom of the Keep your account secure window.
- Click the down arrow.
- Select the method you would like to set up, click Confirm.
NOTE: Email can only be used when changing/resetting your password. The system will not send email for multi-factor authentication.
Verify by Phone:
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. To learn how, check out the How do I change my default Multi-factor Authentication method? FAQ.
- Enter the phone number you want to use. Select either Text me a code or Call me.
- Click Next to agree to the Terms of service and Privacy and cookies statement.
- Text me a code:
- You will receive a text message with a six-digit code. Enter code and click Next.
- Click Done.
- You will receive a text message with a six-digit code. Enter code and click Next.
- Call me:
- You will receive a phone call to verify you are setting up the secure login. Follow the prompts.
- Click Next.
- Click Done.
- You will receive a phone call to verify you are setting up the secure login. Follow the prompts.
If you are in need of further assistance, contact the Owens IT Help Desk.
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