Multi Factor Authentication

Multifactor authentication (MFA) adds another layer of protection to the sign-in process. When accessing accounts or apps, users provide additional identity verification, such as entering a code received by phone. Two-step verification is a form of Multifactor authentication. Once registered - to access accounts/applications off network – MFA will be used.

• Off network = NOT in an FCPS building or on a personal device and/or on FCPS Guest Wi-Fi.
• On network = In an FCPS building and on an FCPS device and on FCPS CO/ADMIN/EDU network/Wi-Fi (Not Guest), or remoted into a networked device via VPN.

Jump to

• Registering Method 1 - On Network
• Registering Method 2 - Off Network
• Optional - Microsoft Authenticator App on a mobile device

Registering Method 1 - On Network

• Visit https://mfaregistration.fcps.org

• Review/Agree to Terms

• Select method
  • SMS (Text message)
  • Voice (Phone call)

• When number box appears - Enter a phone number for a phone you carry with you or is nearby when you require access to your FCPS account.
• Select Submit

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Registering Method 2 - Off Network

Follow these directions  

Optional - Microsoft Authenticator App on a mobile device

1. On Mobile, download and install Microsoft Authenticator App. Find the app in Google Play Store for Android or in App Store for Apple/iOS.
2. Preferably on a desktop or laptop, visit https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info. If prompted – enter your FCPS Email address and Password. Choose Yes to stay signed in. When SMS-Text is received, Enter the 6-digit authentication/verification code from the body of the text message.
3. On Security Info screen, select + Add method
4. Choose Authenticator app from the list, then press Add.
5. Select Next and Next
6. Open Microsoft Authenticator app and Click/Tap on Android Add account or on iOS/Apple
7. Select: Work or School Account, then Scan QR Code
8. Use your mobile phone to scan the QR code provided on your computer screen.
9. Try it out, Notification sent to phone. Approve, Next.
10. Change Default sign-in method. Select Change. Choose Microsoft Authenticator – notification, Confirm.