BlueKey MFA: How to Register for BlueKey Multi-Factor Authentication


Video Tutorial to Register for BlueKey Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

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Text Instructions to Register for BlueKey MFA

1. Navigate to bluekey.depaul.edu/multifactorsetup. Enter your BlueM@il email address (username@depaul.edu). Click Next.

2. You will see a screen that displays "More information required". Click Next.

3. At this point, you will need to download the Microsoft Authenticator app. 

4. Follow the steps on your smartphone. If you haven't used the Microsoft Authenticator app before, follow the options shown on your device to get started. If you have the Microsoft Authenticator app installed already on your device, select the "+" at the top right of your screen to add an account and then select "Work or school account". Select "Scan QR code" and have your device ready for the next step.

5. Scan the QR code with the Microsoft Authenticator app on your smartphone.

6. Make sure that you have the Microsoft Authenticator app open on your smartphone. Approve the notification that is sent to the app. 

7. After you approve the notification on your app, you will be notified on your computer screen for "Notification approved".

Add passkeys: they are convenient, more secure, and don't require a password

Passkeys are now available on your BlueKey account. Passkeys are more secure than MFA and often more convenient. You don't need to input a password when you use a passkey. Learn more about using one or multiple passkeys. Instructions for different passkey options:

Set your default sign-in method to "Microsoft Authenticator - notification"

You are required to select a default sign-in method during the registration process, but it’s highly recommended to double check this setting and make sure that it is set to the "Microsoft Authenticator – notification" option. Navigate to bluekey.depaul.edu/myaccount on your computer. Have your MFA verification method available. Select the “Security Info” button. Next to the “Default sign-in method” make sure that "Microsoft Authenticator – notification" is selected. If not, select change. This specific default method (using the app) is highly recommended for both its ease of use and level of security.

Please contact the Help Desk if you have any questions.