Setup Microsoft MFA with a physical security key
1.) To setup your physical security key, navigate to dmacc.link/mfa and sign into your account. Another form of MFA must be setup on your account in order to setup the security key. Please review our article regarding setting up MFA using a phone call. If you need a temporary phone to use, call DMACC Tech Support.
2.) Once you are signed in, you'll see a page called Security Info. From there select "+ Add sign-in method"
3.) A window will pop-up for you to select the method you'd like to add. Select "Security key" then select "Add"
4.) You will be asked to choose between a USB or NFC device. For the purpose of this guide please choose "USB device"
5.) Have your security key ready. You will be asked to insert the key into your computers USB Port. Select "Next" when ready.
6.) You will now be directed to a new window to finish setup.
7.) You may see an option to use "Windows Hello or external security key" or "Use a phone or tablet" for the purpose of this guide we will choose "Windows Hello or External Security key" If you see a QR Code to scan please select "Use a different device"
8.) You may now see a prompt to Insert your security key into your computer's USB port.
9.) You will be prompted to confirm that you want to setup your security key with Microsoft. Select "OK"
10.) You will be asked to setup a PIN for your security key. If your key already has a PIN it will ask you to enter that PIN. Select "OK" when complete.
11.) Place your finger on the security key touch contact point.
12.) You will now be directed to give your security key a name. Select "Next" when complete.
13.) Setup is now complete. Please select "Done" and you will be taken back to the Security Info page.
14.) You are now back at the Security Info page. If needed, you can remove the temporary number that was added.
15.) Security Key setup is now complete. If you need further assistance with this process please call us at 515-965-7300.
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