Set Up MFA Information with App (Google Authenticator)


This page explains how to register Google Authenticator on your mobile device as your MFA information.
*This procedure requires both a PC and a mobile device (such as a smartphone or tablet).

Instructions:


  1. [PC] Access https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info on your PC.

  2. [PC] If the sign-in screen appears, enter your Kyushu University primary email address (…..@m.kyushu-u.ac.jp) and click “Next.”
    Then, enter your SSO-KID and password, and click “Sign in.”
    Signin screen Enter SSO-KID

  3. [PC] The next steps depend on the screen displayed.

    • If the screen shows “Let’s keep your account secure”, Click “Next”.
      Let’s keep your account secure

    • If the “Security info” screen appears, Click “Add sign-in method”, then choose “Microsoft Authenticator”.
      Security info

  4. [PC] When the following screen appears, install the app on your mobile device.
    Install app

    • For iPhone:
      [Mobile] Open the App Store.
      App icon
      [Mobile] Search “Authenticator”.
      Search app
      [Mobile] Tap “Get”.
      Search results
      [Mobile] Tap “Install.”
      Install app

    • For Android:
      [Mobile] Open the Play Store.
      App icon
      [Mobile] Tap the search icon at the bottom and search for “Authenticator.”
      Search app 1 Search app 2
      [Mobile] Tap “Google Authenticator” and then tap “Install."
      Install app Install app

  5. [PC] After the app installation is complete, return to your PC and click “Set up a different authentication app."
    Want to use a different app

  6. [PC] Click “Next."
    Set up your account

  7. [PC] The QR code will be displayed.
    Scan the QR code

  8. [Mobile] Open the “Authenticator” app on your mobile device that you installed earlier.
    App icon

  9. [Mobile] Tap “Get Started” and follow the steps shown in the image below. If prompted, allow access to your camera.
    Startup screen Use Authenticator without an account Add a code Scan QR code Allow app access to the camera

  10. Scan the QR code displayed on your PC using your mobile device.

  11. [Mobile] Your account will be registered and a 6-digit one-time password will be displayed.
    List of accounts

  12. [PC] Click “Next”.
    Next

  13. Enter the 6-digit code displayed on your mobile device into the “Enter code” field in your browser, then click “Next”.
    Enter code

  14. [PC] When the following screen appears, the registration is complete. Click “Done.”
    After registration

Collaborative Infrastructure Working Group, Information Infrastructure Initiative, Kyushu University