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Josh Render

How to set up two-factor authentication for your Microsoft account

Micrsoft Authenticator app showing code.

If you have recently created a Microsoft account, or are looking to improve the security of an existing account then we are here to help you set up two-factor authentication (2FA) on your account. 

With the rise of more advanced hacking methods, you need all the security you can get, and 2FA is a highly effective type of protection, even if your passwords are stolen. The basic premise requires entering a code sent to a trusted device every time you log on.  However, Microsoft accounts do things slightly differently, and request that you use a specific app instead of just a phone or email address.

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