The Configure mobile app window will appear with a QR code.Check the box next to Authenticator app or Token and click Set up Authenticator App.

Now you see the Additional Security Verification page.

Click here to launch the Additional Security verification page needed to start setting up your DES account with the Authenticator App. This is the page you used while you were setting up MFA.

To start the process of setting up the Authenticator app, you will be taken to a familiar page.If you have not set up MFA or you aren't sure, click Here. This is a task that is to be done before you migrate to Office 365. What do I need to do before installing the Authenticator App? You MUST set your DES user account up for multi-factor-authentication. This app is mandated by WaTech in order to use the Outlook App on your state issued mobile device. This new gallery option can be accessed from the right sidebar of File Explorer, allowing users to view all of their photos in one place.Why do I need the Authenticator App? Microsoft Authenticator is a security app used for two-factor authentication. Meanwhile, Microsoft is reportedly developing a new gallery view for Windows 11 File Explorer that will let users browse photos by date and via a built-in search box. Once the new Authenticator Lite capabilities are available to Outlook users worldwide, they will be able to complete authentication requests in it, the report mentioned. Moreover, Microsoft 365 MFA requests can currently be completed using verification codes obtained through an authentication app (Microsoft's Authenticator app or third-party authenticator apps), a security key, a phone call, or text messaging. 'Authenticator Lite (in Outlook) is a feature that allows your users to complete multi-factor authentication (MFA) for their work or school account using the Outlook app on their iOS or Android device,' said Microsoft. Users can use Authenticator Lite to add an extra layer of security to their Outlook logins for work or school. SAN FRANCISCO : Microsoft will soon accelerate the adoption of multi-factor authentication (MFA) for its 365 cloud productivity platform by incorporating MFA capabilities into the Outlook email client.Īccording to a new Microsoft 365 roadmap entry, users will be able to complete MFA requests for its 365 apps directly in the Outlook app with the help of a new feature called Authenticator Lite, reports BleepingComputer.

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