MFA Registration for Android Phones
REQUIRED: In order to complete the Microsoft Azure Multi-Factor registration process for your Android phone, you must fulfill the following criteria:
- Have access to a computer with Internet connectivity.
- Have access to your Android phone with a security password or facial recognition enabled.
- Ensure that your phone is updated with the latest Android OS and device updates.
- Know your MyTSU username and password. Contact the TSU IT Helpdesk if you need login info.
1. On your phone, go to the App Store and download the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device. Once installed, open the app and click "I Agree" regarding the privacy statement. On the next screen click "Skip" in the top right corner, then close the app when you reach "ready to add your first account" screen. Proceed to Next Step.
2. On your PC, open an Internet browser and go to https://mytsu.tnstate.edu. Click Register for MFA on the TSU login portal (Pic 1). Another window will open (Pic 2) in which you will enter your TSU email address and click Next. If asked, make sure to select Work or School Account (Pic 3). You will be redirected to the TSU login screen again with your email address automatically filled in. Enter your TSU password (Pic 4) then click Sign In.
3. After clicking Sign In from Step 2 above, you will see the following windows below. Click Yes when asked to Stay Signed In and then Next when asked for more information.
4. On your PC, you will arrive to the Additional Security Verification window below. This is where you can choose to operate your MFA method by Authentication phone (text messages) or Mobile app (Microsoft Authenticator app). Recommendation, for better security and most convenient use, select the Mobile app option along with Receive Notifications for verification selected. Once these options are selected, click Set up and a window with a QR code will appear. Have your phone in hand and proceed to Step 5 for QR code scanning.
5. On your phone, open the Microsoft Authenticator app that you downloaded in Step 1, click Add Account and click OK allow camera access (Pic 1 & 2), then select Work or School Account and select Scan QR code (Pic 3). The Scan QR code box will appear (Pic 4). Align the QR code on your PC screen (Window from Step 4) with the blue square on your phone (Pic 4). When successful, your TSU account will be added to your phone.
6. Success! You have officially registered your phone and MyTSU account for Multi-Factor Authentication. Make sure to Allow notifications for the MS Authenticator. Your phone should now display your TSU email address on your MS authenticator app. You can close the app on your phone. On your PC, click Next on the Configure Mobile App window. You will return to the Additional Verification Screen.
7. On your PC, you will see the Setup button greyed out, indicating successful setup of your mobile app. Click Next on the Additional Security Verification Screen. On the Additional Security Verification Screen (Pic 1), it will test that your phone synched with your TSU MFA account by asked you to Approve your attempted sign-in request on your phone (Pic 2). Click Done to confirm your mobile phone number on the Additional Security Verification Screen (Pic 3). MFA on your PC (Pic 3) will ask you to Approve another sign-in on your phone.
8. Once completed, click Cancel located at the bottom of the Additional Security Verification screen (Pic 1) which confirms the settings of your MFA method. You will be redirected to your MFA profile (Pic 2). You can close the current window or open a new Internet browser window and successfully go to your MyTSU dashboard (Pic 3).
- MFA Authentication Process: Every time you are on or off campus or connected to the wireless network, please be mindful to have your phone available so that you can login to your MyTSU account and other TSU services. When you attempt to authenticate and successfully enter your MyTSU password, you will receive a Microsoft Authenticator notification (see below) on the home screen of your phone or within the MS Authenticator app. Click the notification and then click Approve. If you receive a notification to sign-in and it is NOT you, click Deny. If you have any issues, please contact the Help Desk at 615-963-7777 or helpdesk@tnstate.edu.
