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Quick Reference: iOS Mobile Device Tip Sheet

When not on the UMMC network, a two-factor authentication is essential to secure your log-in.

When logging in with two-factor authentication, you'll enter your password, and then be asked for an additional way to verify. Approve the notification sent to the MS Authenticator app on your mobile device.

Note Icon Registration is only done once.

Download the Microsoft Authenticator App

From your IOS app store, search and install the MS Authenticator app

Microsoft Authenticator page in the App Store with the Download icon highlighted.

Note IconOnce the app is downloaded, continue the setup from your computer.

Computer Set up

On your computer, type http://www.aka.ms/mfasetup in a browser such as Chrome or MS Edge. Enter your phone number and click Next to establish your authentication.

Additonal security verification window for Step 1 to request code via text message.

Retrieve the verification code from your mobile device, type it into the browser, and click Verify

Text message with verification code highlighted.

Additional security verificstion window with Step 2 for entering code. Field for code is highlighted.

Select Done and the next steps will continue on your mobile device.

Configure Your Mobile Device

On your mobile device, open the Microsoft Authenticator app.

On the app, select Add work or school Account, type your UMMC email and click next.

Microsoft Authenticator sign-in screens. First is for choosing sign-in method and Add work or school account is highlighted. Second screen is for signing in and Email, Phone or Skype option and Next button are highlighted.

You will be taken to the UMMC sign-in page. Enter your email address and password. Then use one of the verification methods to verify your identity.

Microsoft Authenticator sign-in screens. First is for logging into a UMMC account, and the email address and password fields are highlighted. Second is for verifying identity, and the options Use a verification code and Text to a mobile number are highlighted.

Choose if you want the app to send you notifications and on the next screen, skip the QR code.

Microsoft Authenticator notification screens. First is a request for permission to send notifications. Second is a Scan QR Code prompt with the Skip button highlighted.

Your account is now added. Select finish.

Account Added screen with Finish button highlighted.

The Authenticator will add your University of Mississippi Medical Center account to the app and display a code that is generated every 30 seconds

MS Authentication Notifications

Now that you have registered your account with the MS Authenticator app, the next time you sign on to a computer from off site with your UMMC credentials, a notification will be sent to your mobile authentication app.

The screen below will appear on your computer, once you log-in, as an example reminding you to approve the sign in request from your mobile device. Once you approve, you can then securely proceed.

Approve sign in request screen

If you are experiencing issues with Microsoft Authenticator, please contact our Help Desk at (601) 984-1145.

Revised 9/2025

*Subject to Change depending on UMMC modified Business Processes

The PDF of this tip sheet is available on the UMMC Intranet (login required) under DIS > Application Support > Application Resources Pages > Microsoft Office Suite > Microsoft Outlook and Authenticator Application.
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