This page will show you how to set up text message verification on a personal device which will act as your multi-factor authentication method.
https://web.microsoftstream.com/embed/video/3f3fa5dc-b1fb-4fd3-8cd1-da2aff14c7a7?autoplay=false&showinfo=trueSetting up MFA using text messages
- You may receive a notification advising that your details need updating. Clicking on the notification will take you to the settings page for your PC

Screenshot showing settings page for adding new MFA verification method
- Click Fix now
- If you are not taken to your PC settings this message will appear asking for more information. It will also appear after you click Fix Now
- Click Next
- The Nexus365 security verification screen will display

Screenshot showing the Nexus365 security verification screen
This is the area where you set up how the system will contact you when you need to provide a second authentication method.
- Click I want to set up a different method at the bottom of the screen
- Open the drop-down menu. Click Phone

Screenshot showing the drop-down menu where you choose 'Phone'
- Click Confirm
- Use the drop-down menu to pick the country the telephone number originates in. Countries appear in alphabetical order (except for the United States)

Screenshot showing the drop-down menu to pick the country the telephone number originates in
- Enter the telephone number on the right hand side
- Click the radio button next to 'Text me a code'

Screenshot highlighting the 'text me a code' button
- Click Next

Screenshot showing the next button highlighted, once you've entered your phone number for text verification
- The screen will display a message informing you that the system has sent a six digit code to the number registered

Screenshot showing a message informing you that the system has sent a six digit code to the number registered
- Enter the code
- Click Next
- When the process is complete, the system will inform you that the text was verified and the phone has been registered successfully

Screenshot showing that text message verification has been successfully set up
- Click Next
At this point your Multi-factor authentication method has been set-up.
App Passwords
In some instances, the system will ask if you want to set-up an App Password. These are only required if you are accessing older applications or non-Microsoft clients - please see the list of compatible devices.
If you do not need to set up an App password you can close the page.
For more information about App Passwords, including how to request them for your account and how to set them up, please see the Create an App password for Nexus365 page.