Set up the Authenticator web browser extension

Authenticator is a web browser extension that can be used to generate the 6-digit verification code needed to complete multi-factor authentication (MFA) It is a solution for individuals who don't currently have a cellphone to use with MFA. Follow these steps to set up and configure the extension with your UL Lafayette network account.

Install the Authenticator extension

The Authenticator extension works in Chrome, Edge and Firefox. Follow the steps below to add the extension to your browser:

  • In Chrome, go to this link, click Add to Chrome, and then click Add extension when you see the pop-up.
  • In Edge, go to this link, click Get, and then click Add extension when you see the pop-up.
  • In Firefox, go to this link, click Add to Firefox, and then click Add when you see the pop-up.

Pin extension to browser menu bar

Configure the Authenticator extension

  1. Open a new browser tab and go to https://aka.ms/mysecurityinfo.
  1. Click Add sign-in method, select Authenticator app from the drop-down and click Add.
    Click Add sign-in method, select Authenticator app from the drop-down and click Add.
  1. From the window that appears, click the "I want to use a different authenticator app" link. Click Next.
    From the window that appears, click the "I want to use a different authenticator app" link. Click Next.
  1. The Scan the QR code window will appear. Keep this window open and proceed to the next step.
    You will see a window appear with a QR code. Leave this window open and proceed to the next step.
  1. Click the Authenticator button on the toolbar and then click the scan button (which is the square with a horizontal line through it).

Click the Authenticator button on the toolbar (from the first set of instructions) and click the scan button.

  1. Click Allow if your browser gives you a pop-up asking if you want to give Authenticator permission to access data for all websites. 
  2. Click and drag your cursor over the QR code. You will get a message that your account was added. Click OK.

Click and drag your cursor over the QR code. You will get a message that your account was added. Click OK.

  1. Click Next on the Scan the QR code screen. You will be prompted to confirm the 6-digit code that your Authenticator extension generates.

Click Next on the Scan the QR code screen. You will be prompted to confirm the 6-digit code that your Authenticator extension generates.

  1. To generate the code, click the Authenticator button again from the toolbar. This time you should see a 6-digit code listed. Click on the number to copy it to the clipboard. 

To generate the code, click the Authenticator button again from the toolbar.

  1.  Press Control + V on your keyboard (or Command + V on a Mac) to paste the code in to the Enter code box. Click Next to complete the configuration.

Use the Authenticator extension

  1. To use the Authenticator extension, sign-in to a UL Lafayette site as you normally would (e.g. Email, Moodle). 
  2. After signing in, you will be prompted for MFA verification. Click I can't use my Microsoft Authenticator app right now.
  3. On the next screen that appears, click Use a verification code.

Click Use a verification code.

  1. Click the Authenticator button again from the toolbar. Click on the 6-digit number to copy it to the clipboard.
  2. Press Control + V on your keyboard (or Command + V on a Mac) to paste the code into the Verification code box. Click Verify. 

Paste the code in to the Verification code box. Click Sign in. 

 

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