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Set up two-factor authentication (2FA) with Google Authenticator

The guide shows you how to set up two-factor authentication on UiO, with Google Authenticator.

Microsoft Authenticator is the preferred authentication app at UiO.

  1. Sign in to Microsoft 365 with your username@uio.no and click Next.

    Screenshot of Sign in to MS 365
     
  2. You will see to the Sign in page of UiO (Universitets- og h?yskolesektoren), where you log in with your username@uio.no and password. Click Sign in.

    Screenshot of UiO Sign in
     
  3. If you are asked if you want to stay signed in, you can click yes. Next, you will see this dialog, stating that the UiO needs more information. Click Next to start the activation process.

    Screenshot of dialogue box: More information required
  4. Click I want to use a different authenticator app.

    Screenshot: Start by choosing that you want to use a different authenticator app
     
  5. Download Google Authenticator for your phone.
  6. Open Google Authenticator, click Scan a QR code.

    Screenshot: Google Authenticator - Scan a QR code
    Accept with OK that Authenticator is allowed to access the camera to scan the QR code.
  7. Click Next in the browser on your computer.

    Screenshot of setup guide - add an account on your authenticator app
     
  8. The setup guide now shows you the QR code that you are to scan with your phone.

    Screenshot of guide: Scan the QR code
     
  9. Point the camera on your phone, while in Google Authenticator, to scan the QR code. The Authenticator app will now automatically configure two-factor authentication for you.

    Screenshot: Scanning the QR code with Google Authenticator

    When completed, you will have a code generator for UiO in Google Authenticator on your phone.

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  10. Click Next in the browser on your computer.
     
  11. Enter the code shown the Google Authenticator in the browser window.

    Screenshot of setup guide: Enter code
     
  12. You have finished setting up two-factor authentication.

    Screenshot of setup guide: Setup is completed successfully
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Published Apr. 6, 2022 9:58 AM - Last modified Apr. 22, 2022 2:27 PM