Wondering what multifactor authentication, sometimes known as two step verification, is? This article will explain it clearly.

Get answers to some basic questions about what two-step verification is, and how to set it up and use it to help keep your Microsoft account more secure.

Learn how to set up your user account for multifactor authentication with Microsoft 365.

What is a two-step verification? With two-step verification, you'll get a security code to your email, phone, or authenticator app every time you sign in on a device that isn't trusted.

Learn how to set up your user account for multifactor authentication with Microsoft 365.

If your organization supports two-factor verification or multi-factor authentication sign-in, you can set up your work or school accounts to use Authenticator as one of the verification methods.

Choose your alternative verification method, and continue with the two-step verification process. After you're back in your account, you can update your verification methods (if necessary).

The Microsoft Authenticator app helps you sign into your accounts when you're using two-step verification.

Sie hören es vielleicht als "Zweistufige Überprüfung" oder "Multi-Faktor-Authentifizierung", aber die guten arbeiten alle nach demselben Prinzip. Wenn Sie sich zum ersten Mal auf einem neuen Gerät …

Choose your alternative verification method, and continue with the two-step verification process. After you're back in your account, you can update your verification methods (if necessary).