How to Add Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) To Your Broward College Account

Adding Multi-Factor Authentication to Your Broward College Account

Broward College supports OneLogin Protect App and Microsoft Authenticator App as the two methods of authentication for accessing college accounts. Please watch the video below for a step-by-step guide on setting up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). If you prefer, you can continue reading for detailed instructions on how to install and start using each MFA method. After completing the setup of OneProtect and Microsoft MFA, please send an email to bcmfa@broward.edu confirming that you have finished the registration process. The IT department will then enable MFA on your account.

Setting up OneLogin Protect App

This setup guide is assuming security questions are already setup and a user would like to add additional Security Factors protection to their Broward College account using the Onelogin Protect App. The app will allow the user to receive push notification when someone is trying to log into their account and they can deny or allow login access immediately.

Step 1. Go to www.broward.onelogin.com

Step 2. Log in with your BC Email or Username, click Continue.

Step 3. Type your BC Password, click Continue.

Step 4. Once you successfully logged into BC One Access, click on your name on the top right-hand corner. Select Profile

NOTE: To setup OneLogin Protect App security factor, you will need to be at a computer and have your smartphone/device available.

Step 5.  In your BC One Access Profile, Click Add Factor

Step 6. Click Activate

Note: If do not have the Protect App on your new device, you will need to install the OneLogin Protect App on your device (cell phone)
When the app is installed, come back to the screen and click Activate.

Step 7. Scan the QR Code that appears on your PC

Step 7. The box displays a green checkmark will appear, success!

If you can't scan the code, click "Can't scan the code?" and click pair using manual entry

 

Click on Options and select "Set as primary" to set push notifications as your main authentication method. 

 


Setting up Microsoft Authenticator 

Setting up MFA for your Microsoft 365 account is a straightforward process and will provide the smoothest user experience. Please ensure that the app is already installed on your mobile device before you begin the set up steps below.  You will find step-by-step instructions in the article How to Install the Microsoft Authenticator App

MS Authenticator iconIcon for the Microsoft Authenticator app provided by the Microsoft CorporationThis is a FREE app.

 

How-To

Task: To set up Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) for your Microsoft 365 account using the Microsoft Authenticator App

Note: These instructions assume you are using a computer.  If you do not have access to a computer at this time, follow the instructions here instead - Setting up Microsoft Authenticator App using Mobile Phone/Device only

Instructions

Step 1 - On your computer, go to:  myaccount.microsoft.com 

Step 2 - Click on UPDATE INFO in the Security info tile

Security info box with "UPDATE INFO" link

 

Step 3 - Click Add sign-in method

Security info with list of MFA sign-in methods and link to "Add sign-in method"

 

Step 4 - Click the Choose a method drop down and select Authenticator app

"Add a method" dialog with drop-down box and option to select "Authenticator app"

 

Step 5 - If you do not have the FREE Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone, install it now.  

Step 6 - Click Next after the Microsoft Authenticator app is installed on your phone.

Pop up with links to get the Microsoft Authenticator app and a "Next" button to use after the app is installed on your phone.

 

Step 7 - On your phone, open the Microsoft Authenticator app.  Allow notifications if prompted.

Step 8 - In the app, click Add account or the Plus Sign +. Select Work or School account and the option to Scan QR Code.

in app Add Account options

 

Step 9 - If prompted, Allow the Microsoft Authenticator app to Access the Camera.

Allow the app to Access the Camera by clicking OK

 

Step 10 - Use the Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone to scan the QR code that appears on the computer screen.  After you scan the code, click Next.

Image to scan the QR code

 

Step 11 - If prompted, Allow the Authenticator app to Send You Notifications.

Step 12 - On your phoneApprove the test notification from Microsoft Authenticator

Let's try it out

 

Step 13 - You're all set and can now use the Microsoft Authenticator app for multi-factor authentication (MFA).

Notification approved

 

Step 14 - Click Next and You will receive a message indicating you have successfully setup the Microsoft Authenticator app. Please ensure you see the message in green before closing the window.


 

Outcome

Please remember to send an email to bcmfa@broward.edu confirming that you have finished the registration process so that the IT department will then enable MFA on your account. Users who have set up Multi-Factor Authentication for Microsoft 365 will be prompted for MFA periodically when signing into Email, Teams, OneDrive sync, and other Microsoft 365 tools on both their computers and their mobile devices. 

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