MFA: How to change your Multifactor Authentication (MFA) phone number.

Summary

This article will guide you through changing your phone number associated with Multifactor Authentication (MFA).

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Question

How to change your Multifactor Authentication (MFA) phone number.

Answer

*NOTE* IF YOU INITIALLY SETUP MULTIFACTOR AUTHENTICATION (MFA)  WITH YOUR WORK NUMBER YOU WILL NEED TO BE IN YOUR OFFICE TO UPDATE IT.

  1. Navigate to https://aka.ms/MFASetup 
  2. Complete the verification step by receiving a call on your work phone.
  3. Enter the code provided during the phone call.
  4. Select CHANGE next to the phone number listed.

  1. Choose your preferred authentication option.
  2. Choose your response method and / or update your Authentication Phone number next.
  3. Click on "Save" at the bottom after completing any changes.

NOTE: If you are unable to authenticate to this webpage please call the YSU IT Service Desk at 330-941-1595.

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Article ID: 135779
Created
Tue 12/14/21 10:36 AM
Modified
Fri 5/29/26 3:29 PM

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