Multi-Factor Authentication - Self Enrollment for iOS phones

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Question

How do I enroll in multi-factor authentication with my iOS device?

Tap the search tab in the bottom right and search for Microsoft Authenticator

Now you must sign-in to the App Store with your fingerprint or Apple ID password. After the install is complete you can move on to the next steps

Complete the ‘additional security verification’ before enabling MFA by selecting the ‘additional security verification’ link

Once signed in, you will be prompted to provide more security information to your account. Click ‘Next’

The next screen will allow you to select your additional verification options.

Under what’s your preferred option? select Notify me through app or Use Verification code from app or token

Notify me through app will send you an Approve/Deny request when additional verification is required
Use Verification code form app or token will require you to open the authenticator app and type in the code when additional verification is required

Choose your backup verification methods
Select Authentication Phone and enter a phone number that is different from the listed Office Phone (listed below)
If you have an office phone number assigned to you, Select Office Phone.
Select Alternate authentication phone and enter a phone number different from any number listed previously, if available. This is a backup phone number if you cannot be reached at the Authentication Phone number
Select Authenticator app or Token
Click the Set up Authenticator app button

Configure Microsoft Authenticator

From the first drop down, select Notify me through app
On the Microsoft Authenticator app, click Add Accounts and then Work or School account
The app will ask for permission to use your camera, click Allow. Then you simply need to scan the QR code on your computer screen and you are done