Adding a CommCell Account to the Microsoft Authenticator App

You can add your CommCell account to the Microsoft Authenticator app, enter an account name and your secret key into the application.

Before You Begin

• You must have a secret key. For information about obtaining a secret key, see Two-Factor Authentication - Obtaining a Secret Key.

• The Authenticator app must be installed on a device that has one of the following operating systems:

  • Android 2.2 (Froyo) or a more recent version

  • Apple iOS 7.0 or a more recent version

Procedure

1. On your mobile device, open the Microsoft Authenticator app.

2. In the Accounts screen, tap Add account.

   Note

   If this is the first time you are opening the app, skip through all the getting started screens.

3. Tap Other account (Google, Facebook, etc.).

4. If a prompt appears asking to allow the app to take pictures and to record video, tap Allow.

5. Scan the QR code.

6. If you are unable to scan the QR code, perform the following steps:

   1. Tap OR ENTER CODE MANUALLY.

   2. In the Account name box, enter a display name for your CommCell account.

   3. In the Secret key box, enter the secret key.

7. Tap Finish.