Microsoft: Set Up Duo as Authentication for Microsoft Services

The University uses Duo for multifactor authentication. Some Microsoft products may prompt for Microsoft Authenticator as the authentication method when first signing in. Follow these instructions for setting up Duo as the authentication method for Microsoft authenticated services such as Office 365.

Setting Up Duo as the Authenticaiton Method for Microsoft Authenticated Services

  1. If you are presented with the following screen to get started, then you will need to setup Duo to be able to use Duo with Microsoft SSO.  Click Next to continue.Screenshot with text, "Let's keep your account secure. We'll help you set up another way to verify it's you." Contains links "Use a different account" and "Learn more about verifying your identity" as well as a Next button
  2. You will then be presented with a screen to install Microsoft Authenticator.  Select Set up a different way to sign in.
    Screenshot "Install Microsoft Authenticator. Install the app on your mobile device, then come back here to continue" Contains buttons for installing with Google Play and the Apple App Store. Links include "Set up a different authentication app" and "Set up a different way to sign in" then a "Next" button.

  3. You will then be asked to add a sign-in method.  Select External Auth methods.
    Screenshot saying "Add a sign-in method". Includes buttons for "Microsoft Authenticator", "External Auth methods", and "Hardware Token"

  4. You should then see a page like the one below to set up a sign-in-method. Click Next to authenticate with Duo.
    Heading of "Set up a sign-in method", contains a link for "Set up a different way to sign in" above a button for "Next"

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