Microsoft Authenticator is an app for Android and Apple mobile devices.
The app prompts for authorisation if an internet connection is available, or can provide a one-time password.
- Download Microsoft Authenticator from your device's app store.
- In a web browser, access the My Sign-ins website using your username in the format abcd1234@ox.ac.uk and SSO password.
- If MFA is already set up on your account, provide authentication using an existing method.
- If you do not enter the account setup automatically, select +Add sign-in method > Authenticator app > Add
- If available, select Pair your account to the app by clicking this link and skip to step 9
- In the Microsoft Authenticator app, select + > Add account > Work or school Account > Scan a QR code
- On the My Sign-ins website, select Next > Next to be presented with a QR code.
- In the Microsoft Authenticator app, scan the displayed QR code.
- On the My Sign-ins website, select Next to be presented with a two-digit number.
- In the Microsoft Authenticator app, provide the test notification sent to the app with the two-digit number.
Many authenticator apps can provide a one-time password. They should not require internet access or phone connectivity.
The setup process is provided below, but you may need to refer to your apps documentation.
- Download and install the authenticator.
- Open the authenticator and add a new account.
- In a web browser, access the My Sign-ins website using your username in the format abcd1234@ox.ac.uk and SSO password.
- If MFA is already set up on your account, you may need to provide authentication using an existing method.
- If you do not enter the account setup automatically, select +Add sign-in method > Authenticator app > Add
- Select I want to use a different authenticator app > Next
- If a QR code is displayed, either scan it (skip to step 11) or select Can't scan image
- In the authenticator, provide the Secret key displayed.
- If prompted, leave the Token length as 6 digit.
- On the My Sign-ins website, select Next
- Provide the 6 digit code displayed by the authenticator, then Next
Zoho OneAuth is an alternative authenticator app available for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices.
OneAuth provides a one-time password.
- If you do not have one, create a Zoho account using an email address you can access, then confirm the email sent to the account
- Install OneAuth from the Microsoft, Apple, or Android app store
- In OneAuth, sign in using your Zoho account details
- If prompted to go passwordless, select Skip
- From OneAuth's menu bar:
Desktop: Select OTP Authenticator > + Add new > Manual entry
Mobile: Select Authenticator > Add new > Enter secret manually - In a web browser, access the My Sign-ins website using your username in the format abcd1234@ox.ac.uk and SSO password
- If an existing MFA method is already set, provide authentication using an existing method
- If setup does not start automatically, select + Add sign-in method > Authenticator app > Add
- Select I want to use a different authenticator app > Next > Can't scan image?
- In OneAuth, provide:
Issuer Name Oxford University SSO Username Your SSO in the format abcd1234@ox.ac.uk Secret Key The secret key displayed on the My Sign-ins website Choose Folder My Accounts Choose Brand Your choice of icon - On the My Sign-ins website, select Next
- Provide the 6 digit code displayed in OneAuth, then Next
Authy by Twilio is an alternative authenticator app available for mobile devices.
Authy provides a one-time password, requiring a phone for its initial setup or internet access to set up additional devices.
- Download and install Authy from your mobile device's app store.
- Open Authy, provide a phone number, email address and complete the initial setup.
- In Authy, select either + in the Tokens tab, or ⋮ > Add Account
- In a web browser, access the My Sign-ins website using your username in the format abcd1234@ox.ac.uk and SSO password.
- If an existing MFA method is already set, provide authentication using an existing method.
- If you do not enter the account setup automatically, select +Add sign-in method > Authenticator app > Add
- Select I want to use a different authenticator app > Next
- If a QR code is displayed, if you can scan it in Authy then skip to step 14 otherwise select Can't scan image
- In Authy, if you are prompted to Scan QR Code select Enter Code Manually
- Provide Authy with the Secret key displayed on the My Sign-ins website.
- Select a logo for the account.
- Provide a name such as Nexus365.
- If prompted, leave the Token length as 6 digit.
- If prompted, provide a password for your Authy account.
- On the My Sign-ins website, select Next
- Provide the 6 digit code displayed in Authy, then Next
Set up Authy on additional devices
If you are setting up Authy on multiple devices you can synchronise your token across them.
During setup, an internet connection is required for both devices.
- On the existing device, open Authy.
- Select ⋮ > Settings > Devices > Allow multi-device
- Create an Authy backup password.
- On the additional device, download and install Authy from your mobile device's app store.
- If Authy is already set up, reinstall the app to reset it.
- Open Authy and provide the phone number used for your Authy account.
- Select the Existing Device verification method.
- On the existing device, confirm the notification.
- On the additional device, select the Nexus 365 account.
- Provide your Authy backup password.
An automated call can be made to a land or mobile telephone number, prompting for the press of a specified key.
- In a web browser, access the My Sign-ins website using your username in the format abcd1234@ox.ac.uk and SSO password.
- If MFA is already set up on your account, provide authentication using an existing method.
- If you do not enter the account setup automatically, select +Add sign-in method > Alternative phone > Add
- Provide the phone number to use.
- Select Call me, then Next
- Verify the call made to the phone.
A one-time password can be sent to a telephone number.
- In a web browser, access the My Sign-ins website using your username in the format abcd1234@ox.ac.uk and SSO password.
- If MFA is already set up on your account, provide authentication using an existing method.
- If you do not enter the account setup automatically, select +Add sign-in method > Phone > Add
- Provide the phone number to use.
- Select Text me a code, then Next
- Provide the 6 digit code sent to your device, then Next
A security key, also known as a hardware token, is a device you can plug into your computer to authenticate your account. Security keys are supported by your local IT support team.
The setup of different keys may vary slightly, but an existing MFA method must have been set up as authentication is required either before or during the setup.
- In a web browser, access the My Sign-ins website using your username in the format abcd1234@ox.ac.uk and SSO password.
- Provide authentication using an existing method.
- Select +Add sign-in method > Security Key > Add > USB device > Next
- If prompted, select Use a different passkey > Use an external security key
- Select OK > OK
- Insert your security key into your device's USB port.
- Set a password to use with the key or provide the existing password.
- Touch your security key.
- Provide a name to help you to identify the authentication method.