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Option 3: Authenticator App


On your Computer On your Cell Phone
Microsoft Authenticator app start page.
Click "Next" AFTER you have installed the Microsoft Authenticator App on your cell phone.
Download the Microsoft Authenticator App.
Microsoft Authenticator App Logo

Open the app and agree to the Privacy statement.
Microsoft Authenticator app terms and conditions acceptance page
Wait to move forward on the App!
Microsoft Authenticator app set up page. If prompted allow notifications. Add an account and select work or school
We will be using the QR code to add an account instead of selecting a "work or school" account. Click “Next".
Tap “Scan a QR code" (Allow camera access if prompted)
Microsoft Authenticator app set up page. If prompted allow notifications. Add an account and select work or schoolMicrosoft Authenticator app set up page. If prompted allow notifications. Add an account and select work or school
Microsoft Authenticator QR code page. This is the QR code you scan with your phone to link your account
Do not scan the example QR code above.
After you scan your unique QR code on your computer screen using your cell phone, click "Next".
Use your cell phone to scan the QR code on your computer screen. Tap "Allow" when prompted to allow notifications.
Microsoft Authenticator app set up page. If prompted allow notifications. Add an account and select work or school
Microsoft Authenticator page sending a test notification to your cell phone and awaiting a response
You'll see this screen on your computer.
You’ll see your GCS account added to the app. On your cell phone, you’ll see a pop-up requesting approval for signing in.
Microsoft Authenticator app set up page. If prompted allow notifications. Add an account and select work or school
Notification approved page
You’ll see this success message! If you don’t get it, click the Back button and try again.
Once your account is added, click finish. Then, the screen on your cell phone should appear similar to this.
Microsoft Authenticator app set up page. If prompted allow notifications. Add an account and select work or schoolMicrosoft Authenticator app set up page. If prompted allow notifications. Add an account and select work or school