Two-factor authentication protects against phishing, social engineering and password brute-force attacks and secures your logins from attackers exploiting weak or stolen credentials.
This dramatically improves the security of login attempts and has also been shown to block nearly all automated bot-related attacks.
While any authentication app can be used, the recommended (by Microsoft) app is Microsoft Authenticator. This app does not store information or require a login and must be re-installed on new phones or if accidentally deleted.
Microsoft Authenticator - Apps on Google Play
<aside> 💡 To complete this setup process, you will need to use your laptop. Have your smartphone with you as well!
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In order to ensure you will always be able to authenticate your account, it is necessary to have two methods to authenticate with.
Follow the steps below to set up an authenticator app as well as your phone number as a backup.
You can connect to school wifi, if desired, to ensure you will get authenticator notifications. This can also help if you are in a part of the building that has poor cellular coverage.
Connect your smartphone to BVPS wifi using the network mobile1.