Set up Multi Factor Authentication
To better protect your IPU account and your personal data and to increase IT security at the IPU, we use multi-factor authentication (MFA). When you log in to Microsoft 365 with your IPU account, you will be asked to confirm your identity on your smartphone.
MFA is one of the most effective measures against cyber attacks and would have prevented the attack in almost all known cases of successful attacks on universities if it had already been established.
Below you will find the instructions for setting up the recommended procedure via the Microsoft Authenticator app. Choose your instructions depending on whether you are reading this on your computer or smartphone. We recommend setting it up on your computer.
If you would like to use a different authenticator or do not have a smartphone, you can find alternatives in the FAQs below.
In addition to these instructions, open the page https://aka.ms/mfasetup and log in if necessary. You will then be asked to enter further information to protect your account.
Note that further information is required.
Request to install the Microsoft Authenticator app on your smartphone.
Click on "Next" in this and the next dialogue box until you see a QR code.
Install the "Microsoft Authenticator App" from the Google PlayStore or Apple AppStore on your smartphone and open it. Confirm the instructions and allow the notifications.
Startseite der Microsoft Authenticator App - QR-Code scannen.
Now select "Scan QR code" and scan the code that your computer displays and click on "Next".
You will now be asked to enter the number displayed in the browser for confirmation in the Authenticator App.
You have successfully set up multi-factor authentication for your IPU account.
Note that further information is required.
Request to install the Microsoft Authenticator app on your smartphone.
Click on "Next" in this and the next dialogue box until you see a QR code.
Install the "Microsoft Authenticator App" from the Google PlayStore or Apple AppStore on your smartphone and open it. Confirm the instructions and allow the notifications.
Startseite der Microsoft Authenticator App - QR-Code scannen.
Now select "Scan QR code" and scan the code that your computer displays and click on "Next".
You will now be asked to enter the number displayed in the browser for confirmation in the Authenticator App.
You have successfully set up multi-factor authentication for your IPU account.
Install the "Microsoft Authenticator App" app from the Google PlayStore and open it. Confirm the instructions and allow the notifications. Do not set up anything else here yet.
Open the page https://aka.ms/mfasetup and log in if necessary. You will then be asked to enter further information to protect your account.
Note that further information is required.
Request to install the Microsoft Authenticator app on your smartphone.
Click on "Next" in this and the next dialogue box until you reach the "Set up your account in the app" page.
Select "Pair your account to the app by clicking this link". Your smartphone switches to the Microsoft Authenticator and sets everything up. Then switch back to the browser window.
You will now be asked to enter the number displayed in the browser for confirmation in the Authenticator App.
You have successfully set up multi-factor authentication for your IPU account.
Open the page https://aka.ms/mfasetup and log in if necessary. You will then be asked to enter further information to protect your account.
Note that further information is required.
Request to install the Microsoft Authenticator app on your smartphone.
Click on "Next" in this and the next dialogue box until you reach the "Set up your account in the app" page.
Select "Pair your account to the app by clicking this link". Your smartphone switches to the Microsoft Authenticator and sets everything up. Then switch back to the browser window.
You will now be asked to enter the number displayed in the browser for confirmation in the Authenticator App.
You have successfully set up multi-factor authentication for your IPU account.
We recommend setting it up on the computer as it is easier.
If you only have an iPhone available: Install the "Microsoft Authenticator App" app from the AppStore and open it. Confirm the instructions and allow the notifications. Do not set up anything else here yet.
Open the page https://aka.ms/mfasetup and log in if necessary. You will then be asked to enter further information to protect your account.
Note that further information is required.
Request to install the Microsoft Authenticator app on your smartphone.
Click on "Next" in this and the next dialogue box until you see a QR code.
Wählen Sie “Can't scan image”. Sie bekommen einen Code und einen URL angezeigt. Diese müssen Sie in den Authenticator übertragen.
Select "Can't scan image". You will be shown a code and a URL.
You will have to copy and paste these to the Authenticator.
Switch to the Microsoft Authenticator and select "Add account". Then select "Business or school account" and "Scan QR code".
Select "Enter code manually" and transfer the code and URL as displayed in the browser. Then select "Finish".
Switch back to the browser and select "Next".
You will now be asked to enter the number displayed in the browser for confirmation in the Authenticator App.
You have successfully set up multi-factor authentication for your IPU account.
If you only have an iPhone available: Install the "Microsoft Authenticator App" app from the AppStore and open it. Confirm the instructions and allow the notifications. Do not set up anything else here yet.
Open the page https://aka.ms/mfasetup and log in if necessary. You will then be asked to enter further information to protect your account.
Note that further information is required.
Request to install the Microsoft Authenticator app on your smartphone.
Click on "Next" in this and the next dialogue box until you see a QR code.
Wählen Sie “Can't scan image”. Sie bekommen einen Code und einen URL angezeigt. Diese müssen Sie in den Authenticator übertragen.
Select "Can't scan image". You will be shown a code and a URL.
You will have to copy and paste these to the Authenticator.
Switch to the Microsoft Authenticator and select "Add account". Then select "Business or school account" and "Scan QR code".
Select "Enter code manually" and transfer the code and URL as displayed in the browser. Then select "Finish".
Switch back to the browser and select "Next".
You will now be asked to enter the number displayed in the browser for confirmation in the Authenticator App.
You have successfully set up multi-factor authentication for your IPU account.
Q: Can I use an authenticator app other than the Microsoft Authenticator app, e.g. Google Authenticator?
A: Yes, any TOTP-compatible app can be used. To do this, select "I want to use a different authenticator app" during setup
Q: What do I do if I don't have a smartphone or other device on which I can install an Authenticator app?
A: During setup, select "I want to set up another method" and then "Phone". You then have the option of entering a telephone number and can decide whether a code should be sent to the telephone number by text message if required or whether a call should be made to the number, which you then accept and confirm by pressing the # button on the telephone.
A: Yes, any TOTP-compatible app can be used. To do this, select "I want to use a different authenticator app" during setup
Q: What do I do if I don't have a smartphone or other device on which I can install an Authenticator app?
A: During setup, select "I want to set up another method" and then "Phone". You then have the option of entering a telephone number and can decide whether a code should be sent to the telephone number by text message if required or whether a call should be made to the number, which you then accept and confirm by pressing the # button on the telephone.