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 you are using).
• Copy and open the following link in the private browser window: https://aka.ms/mfasetup
• You will be redirected to the Microsoft login portal.
• Identify yourself with your Unibas e-mail address at the Microsoft login portal.
• You will be redirected to the University of Basel login screen.
• Enter your password.

• Select 'Next' until the QR code is displayed.
• Launch the Microsoft Authenticator app on your smartphone.
• Click 'OK' at the privacy message.
• Select 'Scan QR code'.
• Allow the app to access your camera by clicking 'OK'.
• Scan the QR code
• Approve the request on your smartphone to complete the configuration.

Your user account is now configured!

• Call up the 'Two-Step - Portal' on your computer >https://aka.ms/mfasetup.
• 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.
• Enter your 'Second Factor'.

Add an additional method:

• Select '+ Add Method'.
• Follow the instructions.

ATTENTION: The method 'Phone (business)' must not be selected. If you want to add the business phone number you have to do this via the methods 'Phone' or 'Alternative phone number'.

Deleting a method:

• Select 'Delete' from the appropriate method.
• Follow the instructions.

Set default logon method:

• Click on 'Change' at Default logon method.
• Then select the desired method (only methods that are currently configured are displayed).