Two-step verification is an important security measure to protect your account Microsoft of hackers and intruders. It adds an extra layer of security to your account by requiring you to confirm your identity via a password and a second factor, such as a verification code sent to your mobile phone, whenever you access your account on a new device or browser. In this special article, we are going to teach you how to activate two-step verification in Microsoft.
Step 1: Log in to your Microsoft account
The first step to enable two-step verification with Microsoft is to sign in to your Microsoft account. To do this, visit the Microsoft website (account.microsoft.com) and click “Login” in the upper right corner of the page. Enter your email address and password and click “Login” again.
Step 2: Access account security settings
After logging into your Microsoft account, click on the avatar icon in the upper right corner of the page and select “My Account” from the dropdown menu. This will open the “Your Account” page.
From here, click on “Security” in the drop-down menu on the left of the page. This will take you to your account security settings page.
Step 3: Turn on two-step verification
On your account's security settings page, look for the "Two-Step Verification" section and click "Set up Two-Step Verification". This will open a new page with information about 2-Step Verification and a “Get Started” button.
Click “Get Started” to start the 2-Step Verification activation process. Follow the onscreen instructions to select the two-step verification method you want to use. Options include an authenticator app, a cell phone number, or an alternate email address.
If you choose to use an authenticator app, follow the on-screen instructions to download and set up the app. If you choose to use an alternate mobile phone number or email address, follow the onscreen instructions to enter your number or email address and complete verification.
Step 4: Complete 2-step verification activation
Once you've selected the 2-Step Verification method you'd like to use, Microsoft will send a verification code to your chosen device. Enter the verification code on the Microsoft page and click “Next” to complete 2-Step Verification activation.
Congratulations! You have now turned on two-step verification on your Microsoft account. Remember to always verify your identity with a verification code whenever you sign in to your Microsoft account on a new device or browser.
