Setting up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign On (SSO) with an Authenticator App

Issue Summary:

Need to setup MFA or SSO with an authenticator app

Solution:

The current cybersecurity best practices recommend using a mobile authenticator app for secure authentication. Both Microsoft and Google provide free authenticator apps for you to use. The following videos guide you through the step-by-step process of setting up MFA on your mobile device using the Google Authenticator App, ensuring a more secure and reliable login experience.

Step

Directions

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Download and install Google Authenticator on your device:

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Once you have installed the authenticator app in your phone, you will need to set up all two FCPS accounts.

Microsoft account – fcps.edu:
- Click here to access your Microsoft MFA options
FCPS-SSO Portal Account – sso.fcps.edu:

Related Article:

Directions for transferring your Google Authenticator to a new phone can be found here.
Directions for transferring your Microsoft Authenticator to a new phone can be found here.

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