Step 1

Sign-in as usual with your VSB email and password.

You will be brought to a screen that states “Improve your sign-ins". Click Next.

Step 2

Click 'Next' on the screen shown below.

DO NOT download the Microsoft Authenticator App at this step to avoid confusion.

Step 3

Click 'Next' on the screen shown below.

Step 4

You will be presented with a QR code. Do not click on anything yet on this screen. 

Step 5

The next screen tells you to install the Microsoft Authenticator App from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, depending on your mobile device type.

Step 6

Click through the following screens on your Microsoft Authenticator App. 

• Select “Accept” 

• Select ‘Continue’. You do not have to click the toggle. 

Step 7

Proceed with caution and DO NOT select ‘Add work or school account’ as doing so will cause errors in the setup process.

• Stop at the screen on your mobile device that says, ‘Scan a QR code’. 
• Click ‘ALLOW’ to allow the app to use your camera.

Step 8

Using your mobile device, scan the QR code being presented on the web page on your computer.

Click 'Allow' for Microsoft Authenticator to send notifications.

Step 9

Click ‘Next.’ on your computer after scanning the QR code.

Step 10

You will be presented with a 2 digit code on your computer. Enter the code on your mobile device. Select ‘Yes’.

Step 11

Success! You will see a message saying ‘Authenticator Added’ on your computer. Click ‘Done’.

Step 12

On your mobile device, confirm that your work account is set up.