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MFA Step 3: Sign In After Enabling MFA

​​Sign Into Dallas College Account After Enabling MFA

After enabling MFA, setup will be required the first time you sign into your Dallas College Office 365 account on a computer​. Please have your device with the Microsoft Authenticator App to hand to complete these steps. You can also start these remaining steps by visiting myaccount.microsoft.com​ and logging in with your Dallas College ID.

Note: For best results, Steps 1-5 should be completed on a computer or tablet. Steps 6-10 will be completed on your mobile device. Steps 11-12 will be finished on your computer or tablet.

Step 1:

Start by signing into Dallas college using the e7@student.dcccd.edu and password.

screenshot of signing into Dallas college using the e7@student.dcccd.edu and password

Step 2:

Click “Next.”

screenshot of clicking the Next button when pop up box asks for More Information Required

Step 3:

The following page will populate. Under: “Step 1: How should we contact you?” Select “Mobile App.”

screenshot of step 3 of how should we contact you question

Once “Mobile App,” is selected there are two options:

  • “Receive notifications for Verification,” sends a notification to a device.
  • “Use verification code,” allows verification without having a cellular/ internet connection.

screen of how should we contact you with options when Mobile App is selected

Step 4:

Select a preference for how to use the mobile app.

Step 5:

Click on the: “Set Up,” button.

screenshot of step 5 to click the Set Up button to configure the mobile app

Once you select "Set Up," a QR code will appear on your computer screen. This will be used in Step 10 below.

Note: Each QR code is unique to the user so be sure to use the QR code displayed on your computer screen. The image below is only ​a sample QR code.

screenshot of step 5 of the QR code needed to be scanned by your phone on the microsoft authenticator app to configure

Step 6:

Open the Microsoft Authenticator app on the device.

microsoft authenticator app icon

Step 7:

Click on 3 dots in top right corner and then select “Add Account.”

screenshot of the microsoft authenticator app clicking the 3 dots in top right corner and then selecting Add Account

Step 8:

Click on “Work or school account.”

screenshot of clicking on the Work or school account option on the microsoft authenticator app

Step 9:

Click on “Work or school account.”

Note: If the designated device does not have a camera use the sign in option.

screenshot of clicking on the Work or school account option on the microsoft authenticator app

Step 10:

Using the Camera on designated mobile device, hold up to the screen to capture the QR code that was displayed on your computer in Step 5 and wait for confirmation that the scan is complete.

Note: The mobile device identified in “don’t lose access to your account”.

screenshot of the QR code that is displayed on your computer to scan on your mobile device

When the QR code is a success, the following message with follow: “Mobile app has been configured for notifications and verification codes.”

Step 11:

Click: “Next,” in the bottom right corner of the view.

screenshot of the additional security verification process and clicking Next on the bottom right hand corner

 

Note: The following screen will populate, look at your device to verify.

screenshot of approving your sign in request for Dallas College

Step 12:

Click on: “Approve,” on designated device.

screenshot of clicking approve for your sign in online on your mobile device

Access to the Dallas College Office 365 resources is now available.

Get Help

If you run into any issues with setting up the multi-factor authentication feature, please:

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MFA mandatory? What services require MFA? What do I do if I get a new phone?

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  • 972-669-6402
  • Dual Credit Students: 972-669-6555

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Updated September 5, 2025