Multifactor Authentication (MFA), Secondary Account Microsoft MFA Method

As we move from Duo for Multifactor Authentication, users will need to set up their Secondary Accounts with new MFA Methods. This can be done by logging into aka.ms/mfasetup with their secondary account.

From your browser, go to aka.ms/mfasetup and login with your secondary account (su account or rm account). 

Login Screen showing the su account is being used.Verification Screen showing that you will be verified by DuoDuo REDIRECTION

Select the + Add sign-in method

Security info page

Select Microsoft Authenticator, make sure to download the app on your phone. 

Option selection

Follow the instructions on each screen. 

Install Microsoft Authenticator app first screen.Set up account in app, select next.QR Code to link the phone app to the account.Authenticator app add

Once your MFA sign-in method is complete you will see it listed in your Security Info list. 




Keywords:
MFA, multi factor authentication, 2FA, 2-factor authentication, Two-factor authentication, Security, Verify, UI Verify, enrollment, multi-factor, multifactor, security, AITS, Alias super user superuser rm- su- 
Doc ID:
165204
Owned by:
Identity and Access Management G. in University of Illinois Technology Services
Created:
2026-10-30
Updated:
2026-10-30
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University of Illinois Technology Services