Ensure that the Microsoft Authenticator app is installed on your smartphone, or install the app from the appropriate app store:

• iPhone/iPad, iOS 11.0 is required: https://app.adjust.com/h66ftb_42hbak?campaign=appstore_ios&fallback=https://itunes.apple.com/app/microsoft-authenticator/id983156458
• Android, version 6 is required: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.azure.authenticator&hl=de_CH&gl=US

As an alternative to the MS Authenticator app, other apps can be used.

• Authy: Apple App Store / Google Play Store
• Google Authenticator: Apple App Store / Google Play Store
• FreeOTP Authenticator : Apple App Store / Google Play Store
• Lastpass: Apple App Store / Google Play Store

These apps do not offer all the functionalities compared to the MS Authenticator app (push method). Support for the use of these alternative apps cannot be guaranteed by IT Services.

• Open a new 'private' window in your browser (name and procedure differ depending on the Internet browser used).
• Copy the following link https://aka.ms/mfasetup into the new browser window and confirm it with <ENTER>.

• You will be redirected to the Microsoft login portal.
• Identify yourself with your Unibas mail address at the Microsoft login portal.

• You will be redirected to the login screen of the University of Basel.
• Enter your password.

• Select 'Next'.

• Select 'Next'.

• Select 'Next'.

• The QR code for configuring the smartphone is displayed.

• Launch the 'Microsoft Authenticator App' on your smartphone. If the app has never been launched, follow the steps below:
  • Click 'OK' at the privacy message.
  • Select 'Scan QR code'.
  • Allow the app to access your camera by clicking 'OK'.

• If the app has already been launched once, follow the steps below:
  • Click on the 'Menu item' (three vertical dots) at the top right of the screen.
  • Select '+ Add account'.
  • Select 'Scan QR code'.

• Scan the QR code using the Microsoft Authenticator app.

• A message is sent to the smartphone for verification.

• Approve the login on your smartphone.

• The successful approval is confirmed.

• A notification appears on the computer that the configuration has been completed successfully.
• Two-Step Login' is activated after 15 minutes at the latest.

• Call up the desired application (e.g. services.unibas.ch).

• You will be redirected to the login screen of the University of Basel.
• Enter your Unibas user name or e-mail address and your password.

You will be asked for the 'Two-Step Login'. The default method you have defined is displayed.

If you have configured several methods, you can also select a different method for verification by clicking on 'Use a different verification method'. The next time you log in, you will be asked again for the defined default method.

• You are now logged in to the application.