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Microsoft Authenticator

Microsoft Authenticator is a smartphone app that allows sign-in by entering a two-digit verification code from the sign-in screen into the app on your phone and enabling passwordless sign-in. It also supports time-based codes.

Basic setup

  1. On your computer, open the Security info settings page[1].

  2. Click Add sign-in method.

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  3. Select Microsoft Authenticator.

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  4. Click Next.

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  5. Click Next again.

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  6. A QR code will appear on the page, which must be scanned using the app you will install in the following steps.

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  7. On your phone, go to Download Microsoft Authenticator and click Download app[2].

  8. Install and open the Microsoft Authenticator app, then click Add account.

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  9. Select Work or school account and then select Scan QR code.

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  10. After scanning the QR code on the computer, a verification number will be displayed.

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  11. Enter this number on your phone.

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Passwordless sign-in

Passwordless sign-in allows you to sign in using a verification code without using a password.

Important:

For passwordless sign-in, a screen lock must be set up (PIN, pattern, fingerprint, or face recognition).

App already set up

  1. In the app, tap your account and select Passwordless sign-in setup requests.

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  2. Continue according to the on-screen instructions (device registration will be required).

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App not set up
  1. On your phone, go to Download Microsoft Authenticator and click Download app[3].

  2. Install and open the Microsoft Authenticator app, then click Add account.

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  3. Select Work or school account and then select Sign in.

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  4. Sign in using the Microsoft account in the form username@cvut.cz.

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  5. Click Open browser.

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  6. Click Next.

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  7. Click Next.

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  8. Click If you want to pair your account with the app, click this link.

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  9. Back in the mobile app, confirm the number.

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    1. Enter the verification code
    2. If you cannot see the number, click I can’t see the number.
  10. Done. You can now sign in only by using a verification code without entering a password.
  1. You will be prompted to sign in using your university account username@cvut.cz and your CTU password. ↩
  2. You will be redirected to Google Play or the App Store depending on the device’s operating system. ↩
  3. You will be redirected to Google Play or the App Store depending on the device’s operating system. ↩