Faculty/Staff Initial Login to O365: Configure MS Two-Factor Authentication
As new users to Microsoft O365, there will be some steps that need to be taken before you are able to access your accounts. The biggest step needed to be taken before you are able to use your new account is to set up a Two-Factor Authentication. A Two-Factor Authentication is made to ensure that your account remains secure and is not being accessed by someone else. It protects all Microsoft applications related to your account, such as email and One Drive. Below are instructions on how to properly set up your Two-Factor Authentication and access your new Microsoft O365 account.
1. Navigate to email.rwu.edu.
2. Enter your RWU Microsoft O365 email address.
*Your email address is comprised of your first initial + last name followed by @rwu.edu .
3. Please enter your RWU Account password for you Microsoft account.
- *For more information on how to change your password, please see the Solutions Article for Update Password Instructions
4. Once you have signed in, Microsoft will prompt you to begin setting up Two-Factor Authentication. Click on "Next".
5. A mobile phone number is needed to set up the authentication. Please type in your mobile phone number into the field, and select "Text me a code". Then click on "Next".
6. Microsoft will send you a text with a verification code to confirm authentication. Please enter the code in the field, and click on "Next".
7. On your screen, you should now see a message confirming your phone has been successfully registered. Click “Next”.
8. The next screen confirms that authentication has complete. Please click “Done” to continue signing in to your Microsoft O365 account.
9. Please enter your RWU Microsoft O365 credentials. You will be asked if you would like to “Stay Signed In”. Once you choose whether or not you would like to remain signed in, the process of logging in will continue.
10. Congratulations! You have now successfully logged into your Microsoft O365 account.
