Set Up a Passkey in Microsoft Authenticator for MFA Use

This article explains how to register a phishing-resistant Passkey in Microsoft Authenticator so you can log in to your Middlebury account securely without having to enter your username and password.

This article explains how to register a Passkey (a FIDO2 Token) in Microsoft Authenticator so you can log in to your Middlebury account securely without having to enter your username and password, or use a cell phone authenticator app or text message.

 

How to Register a Passkey

Important Notes: 

• To avoid setup complications:

  • Use a Windows device

  • Do not use a private/incognito browser

 

1. Visit the Microsoft security info page for your account (go/mfasetup/). 

2. On the Security Info page, click + Add sign-in method.

3. Choose Passkey in Microsoft Authenticator.
   

4. If you do not have the Microsoft Authenticator, click "Add it now" and download Microsoft Authenticator app to your mobile device

5. Continue through the instructions in the prompts to setup Passkey