Autenticación de dous factores (2FA)

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

• Purpose: Enhances account security by requiring an additional verification step beyond a username and password.
• Process:
  • Step 1: Download and install Microsoft Authenticator on your mobile device.
  • Step 2: Access the Education Portal on a school computer and log in.
  • Step 3: Navigate to Settings (gear icon).
  • Step 4: Choose Update Contact Preferences.
  • Step 5: Click Security Information.
  • Step 6: Select Add Sign-in Method.
  • Step 7: Choose Select a method and Choose authentication app.
  • Step 8: Select Authentication app.
  • Step 9: Scan the QR code displayed on the screen using the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device.
  • Step 10: Microsoft Authenticator will generate a 6-digit code.
  • Step 11: Enter this code into the designated field on the school computer.
  • Step 12: The code expires after 30 seconds; regenerate the code if needed.

Important Considerations

• Network Access: If accessing the account from within the school network, 2FA is not required.
• Default Setting: The "Don't ask me again for 180 days" option is enabled by default. This means that if you do not disable it, the 2FA prompt will not appear again for 180 days when accessing from the same computer outside the school network.
• Shared Computers: Exercise caution when using a shared computer, as this setting may allow others to access your account without 2FA for an extended period.

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Setup

• Download and install the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device.
• Access the Education Portal on a school computer and log in as a user.
• Navigate to Office 365 settings.
• Go to "Update Contact Preferences."
• Click on "Security Information."
• Choose "Add Sign-in Method."
• Select "Choose a Method" and then "Authentication App."
• Select "Authentication app" and follow the instructions.
• If you haven't installed Microsoft Authenticator yet, you'll be prompted to do so.
• Configure the app with your "Educa" account by selecting "Work or school account."
• Scan the QR code using your mobile device.
• Microsoft Authenticator will generate a 6-digit code that expires after 30 seconds.
• Enter the code into the designated field.
• If you don't have enough time to enter the code before it expires, wait for a new one to be generated.

Important Considerations

• You will not need to use 2FA if you are accessing your account from within the school network.
• The 2FA setting will remain active by default, even if you access your account from a shared computer outside the school network.
• If you don't deactivate the 2FA setting, you will not be prompted for a code for 180 days.

Two-factor Authentication (2FA)

• 2FA helps enhance security by requiring two forms of identification to access accounts
• The text describes using Microsoft Authenticator app for 2FA with "Educa" accounts
• Steps to setup 2FA on an "Educa" account:
  • Install Microsoft Authenticator on your phone (steps not detailed)
  • Log in to your Educa account on an institution computer
  • Go to Office 365
  • Select Settings (cogwheel icon)
  • Choose Update contact preferences
  • Click on Security information
  • Select Add sign-in method
  • Choose Choose a method, then select Authenticator app
  • Select Authenticator app
  • Scan the QR code with the app
  • Input the 6-digit code generated by the app into the Educa account
  • The code expires in 30 seconds, generate a new one if time runs out

Additional Notes

• If accessing from within the institution's network, 2FA may not be required
• A setting "Remember me" is enabled by default, which means 2FA will not be required for 180 days for the same device outside the network.
• This setting should be disabled for shared computers to ensure security.