# Adding Microsoft Authenticator to Outlook Account

<p class="callout success">If you are already signed in to your A-State Microsoft account, you can use this <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">**[GUIDE](https://kb.astate.edu/books/microsoft-authenticator-Ps9/page/adding-microsoft-authenticator-to-your-account-already-signed-in)**</span> for adding Microsoft Authenticator </p>

<p class="callout warning">You will need both a computer/tablet and a mobile phone for this process  
  
\*For setup with <span style="text-decoration: underline;">mobile device only</span>, follow this [<span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">**GUIDE**</span>](https://kb.astate.edu/books/microsoft-authenticator-Ps9/page/microsoft-authenticator-account-faqs)</p>

- - From a web browser, visit [www.outlook.com](http://www.outlook.com) and select **Sign In[![Outlook - MS.png](https://kb.astate.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/scaled-1680-/outlook-ms.png)](https://kb.astate.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/outlook-ms.png)**
    - Sign in with your A-State email address and enter your password

 **![Outlook - Sign in.png](https://kb.astate.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/scaled-1680-/outlook-sign-in.png) ![Outlook - PW.png](https://kb.astate.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/scaled-1680-/outlook-pw.png)**

- - On the "***Let's keep your account secure"*** screen, click **Next**

![Secure Account - Outlook.png](https://kb.astate.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/scaled-1680-/secure-account-outlook.png)

- - Download the **Microsoft Authenticator app** by either scanning the Qr code below or through the ***App Store (iPhone/iOS)*** or the ***Play Store (Android)***

[![MS_Authenticator_QR.png](https://kb.astate.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-03/scaled-1680-/ms-authenticator-qr.png)<span style="color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff;">**<span class="popover__content">aka.ms/mobileauthenticator</span>**</span>](https://aka.ms/mobileauthenticator)

- - - After you download the free **Microsoft Authenticator app** on your phone click **Next** on the computer
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- <p class="callout warning">***Please make sure you are downloading the app named "Microsoft Authenticator", this application is free and does not require any purchase***</p>
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![MS Authenticator Download Screen.png](https://kb.astate.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/scaled-1680-/ms-authenticator-download-screen.png)

- - Make sure you **allow** notifications on your phone and then click **Next**

![Notification - MS.png](https://kb.astate.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/scaled-1680-/notification-ms.png)

- - ##### A **unique QR code** will generate on the next screen
        
        
        - **Be sure to scan the code by using the Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone (select Scan QR code)**

 ![MS-Auth_QR-Example.png](https://kb.astate.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/ms-auth-qr-example.png) [![Mobile - Auth.png](https://kb.astate.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/scaled-1680-/mobile-auth.png)](https://kb.astate.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/mobile-auth.png)

- - Once you scan the QR code, click **Next**
    - Microsoft will then generate a random number on the computer, go to your the **Authenticator app** and enter the number you see on screen

![Auth - Number Example.png](https://kb.astate.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/scaled-1680-/auth-number-example.png)

- - After you enter the number in the app, your A-State account will be successfully linked to your Microsoft Authenticator app, Click **Done**

![Auth - Added.png](https://kb.astate.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/scaled-1680-/auth-added.png)

- - The next page will show you have successfully added Microsoft Authenticator as a verification method, along with your personal email, click **Done** and continue to your Outlook inbox

![Setup Complete - MS.png](https://kb.astate.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/scaled-1680-/setup-complete-ms.png)

<p class="callout info">For further assistance, contact the ITS Help Desk at 870-972-3933 or stop by IT Support Services (<itsupportservices@astate.edu>). It is located on the bottom floor of the Dean B. Ellis Library, Room 149</p>