You will need the App again when you set the Outlook App up on your mobile device.

You are finished with the Authenticator App setup at this point.

The One-time password code will be used to log in to Applications such as Outlook.

Click on > next to your email address to see the details of your authenticated account.

When you click on Washington State Executive Branc., you will see your email address.

Your state account is now added to the Authenticator App.

Click OK to the non-personally identifiable usage data popup (if you get it, not everyone does).

Once the camera detects the QR code it will automatically open the Account screen in the Authenticator App.

Scan the QR code that is visible on your Computer screen.

A new screen will pop up with Scan QR Code and a camera window.

Click OK to allow Authenticator to access the camera.

Under Accounts, click Work or school account.

You will receive a Pop Up that says ' Do you have a backup', click continue.

Once the app is downloaded, launch the Authenticator app.

If you do not see the Authenticator App already installed on your state issued mobile device, you can download it from the App Catalog.

You will need it to complete the Authenticator App setup.įROM THE AUTHENTICATOR APP ON YOUR STATE MOBILE DEVICE:

The Configure mobile app window will appear with a QR code.

Check the box next to Authenticator app or Token and click Set up Authenticator App.

Now you see the Additional Security Verification page.

Click here to launch the Additional Security verification page needed to start setting up your DES account with the Authenticator App.

This is the page you used while you were setting up MFA. To start the process of setting up the Authenticator app, you will be taken to a familiar page.If you have not set up MFA or you aren't sure, click Here. This is a task that is to be done before you migrate to Office 365.

What do I need to do before installing the Authenticator App? You MUST set your DES user account up for multi-factor-authentication. This app is mandated by WaTech in order to use the Outlook App on your state issued mobile device.

Why do I need the Authenticator App? Microsoft Authenticator is a security app used for two-factor authentication.

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