Although, the default set up for Multi-Factor Authentication is the email Based One Time Password, you may choose anyone of several options. The two most popular are Temporary One Time Password (TOTP) and Receiving a Temporary One Time Code via Text Messaging (SMS).
The instructions for these two methods follow. For other methods of Multi Factor Authentication please visit: https://myvccs-support.vccs.edu/multi-factor-authentication.
Microsoft Authenticator TOTP Setup
Download Microsoft Authenticator
If you already have the app skip to step 1
In either the Apple App Store or the Google play store search for "Microsoft Authenticator"
Or on your mobile device select one of these two stores.
Step 1
- Go to your desktop visit the portal. On the portal you will be presented with the login screens as usual.
- Enter your myVCCS username and click "Go"
- Then enter your password
- You will be presented with the TOTP setup screen with QR code.
Step 2
- Click on "+"
Step 3
- Select Personal Account
- Select "Scan QR Code"
Step 4
- After selecting "Scan Barcode" your camera will show a box on the screen.
- Center the camera "box" over the QR barcode and Microsoft Authenticator will automatically create a new item in your list of systems with the name "myVCCS"
Step 5: Final Step
- Enter code displayed on your Microsoft Authenticator App