Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) and Self-Service Password Reset - How-to Set Up
IS YOUR ACCOUNT READY FOR MFA?
Make sure you have a "Default sign-in method" setup for your account. (See example below.)
CLICK HERE to view your security settings, confirm your contact information is correct and that you have a "Default sign-in method."
If you do not see a "Default sign-in method," follow the instructions below.


MFA AND SELF SERVICE PASSWORD CONTACT METHODS
There are various methods available to add for security and Self-Service Password Reset. If you choose one of the required contact methods for MFA, you will automatically be meeting the requirement method needed to set up Self-Service Password Reset. You should set up at least two account security contact methods.
CONTACT METHODS ALLOWED FOR MFA ARE:
- Phone - a security code delivered to your phone.
- Mobile, alternate, and/or office (can be a landline).
- Phone options are both text and voice.
HOW TO SET UP MFA AND SELF SERVICE PASSWORD RESET ON YOUR PSC MICROSOFT ACCOUNT:
If you do not have any contact methods entered already, enter an ALLOWED method by utilizing the “+ Add method” button (labeled #1 in Diagram 1).
- If you have already entered “Phone” as a method and “Enable two-step verification” is visible, click "Enable two-step verification" and follow the on-screen prompts (labeled #2 in Diagram 1).
- After enabling two-step verification, click "Set default sign-in method" (labeled #3 below) and follow the on-screen prompts.
- If any information is not accurate, use the Change or Delete buttons to correct it.
- Make sure you have added two (2) contact methods.
After you have added your contact verification methods, you should see Default sign-in method above the “+ Add method” option (labeled #4 in Diagram 2).
- If a change is needed to what is currently indicated as the Default sign-in method, select “Change” (labeled #4 in Diagram 2). Note: Email cannot be chosen as your “Default sign-in method.”




Review your information for accuracy; you have completed your MFA and SSPR setup!
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