How to Setup a Microsoft Authenticator Passkey

Summary

This guide will walk you through how to set up a Microsoft Authenticator passkey within the app. 

Before you begin:

  • Install the Microsoft Authenticator app on your smartphone.
  • Ensure that your Clinton Community College Microsoft 365 account has been added and registered into the app.
  • Your Microsoft Authenticator app is fully updated.

 

Procedure

 

  1. Visit Microsoft 365 or another Microsoft sign-in page and sign in with your CCC account.
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  2. Approve the sign-in request in Microsoft Authenticator if prompted.Uploaded image
     
  3. If your account is eligible, you will see a message similar to"Set up a passkey."
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  4. Select Set up a passkey.
  5. Follow the prompts on your device.Uploaded image
     
  6. Choose your preferred verification method:
    • Fingerprint
    • Face recognition
    • Device PIN
  7. Complete the registration process.

  8. Once complete, your passkey will be ready to use for future sign-ins.

 

Additional Notes

What to Expect After Setup

The next time you sign in:

  1. Enter your username.
  2. Approve the sign-in request if prompted.
  3. Use your fingerprint, face recognition, or device PIN to complete authentication.

Most users will find this process faster and more secure than traditional password-based sign-ins.

Need Help?

If you have questions about Microsoft Authenticator, MFA, or passkey enrollment, please contact the IT Help Desk at IT@clinton.edu or 518-562-4261.

 

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