As an additional level of security, your account may be activated for MultiFactor Authentication (MFA), so that if your password becomes compromised a hacker cannot remotely gain access to your data.
Once MFA is turned on, the next time you login to Office 365 online (via outlook.office365.com, portal.office365.com for example) you will see the following prompts.
Note : You will not be required to use or setup MFA from inside an AutoPacific network location. You can however choose to set it up from the office - use this link: https://account.activedirectory.windowsazure.com/proofup.aspx?proofup=1
Before you start you must download the free Microsoft Authenticator App for Apple or Android. When prompted, allow the app to send you notifications and access the camera. Click "Skip" when asked several times to set up accounts, until you get the main screen with "Add an account" displayed.
On a PC, go to : https://outlook.office365.com and enter your email address and password as usual. The following screen will appear if MFA has been enabled.
Click Setup. On the mobile phone, open Microsoft Authenticator, choose “+ add an account” and then “work or school”. Point the camera at the barcode that appears, similar to this :
Click Done. On the mobile you will receive a pop-up asking you to approve access.
If the registration is successful, the next screen will prompt to confirm your phone to be used if the app connection is unavailable.
Finally, close your browser and go back into Office online or Outlook. You can now approve access on this device (laptop, PC, iPad etc.) through the Authenticator. You can approve for 45 days per device.