Microsoft 365 Welcome + First login, password change, & MFA Registration

Welcome to Office 365!

With this powerful productivity suite, you will have access to a suite of cloud-based services and tools, including Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams. These services are designed to help you stay connected, collaborate with your team, and get work done efficiently, no matter where you are.

Exchange Online is a powerful email and calendar solution that will allow you to access your email, contacts, and calendar from anywhere, on any device. You can easily schedule and manage meetings, share your calendar with others, and more.

OneDrive is your personal cloud storage solution, where you can store, share, and collaborate on files with others. Whether you’re working on a project, sharing a document with a colleague, or simply storing important files, OneDrive makes it easy to access your content from anywhere.

SharePoint is a collaboration platform that enables teams to work together more effectively. With SharePoint, you can create sites, document libraries, and lists to store, manage, and share information with others. Whether you’re working on a project, tracking a workflow, or just need a place to store important documents, SharePoint is the solution for you.

Teams is a platform for real-time collaboration and communication. With Teams, you can chat, share files, and hold meetings with your team, all in one place. Whether you’re working remotely or in the office, Teams makes it easy to stay connected and get work done.

Step 0. Do you have everything you need?

This guide will help you set up your account and security for Office 365. You’ll need:

• Your Office 365 username and password (sent to you separately)
• Your mobile phone
• A computer (Optional. The browser portions of these instructions can be performed on a computer or a mobile device)

Step 1. Download and install the Microsoft Authenticator app

Visit the Apple app store or Google play store on your mobile device and install the Microsoft Authenticator app. Alternatively, visit aka.ms/authapp and download the Microsoft Authenticator app. Make sure the app is produced by Microsoft and uses this logo:

Step 2. Sign into your Office 365 account

On either your mobile device or your computer, navigate to https://aka.ms/mfasetup using your preferred browser. ViaTek recommends Microsoft Edge, as you’ll be able to use your Office 365 account to sync your passwords and bookmarks between devices.

Enter your username and password at the prompt:

You’ll be prompted to begin MFA setup. Select Next until you see the QR code:

If you’re on a computer, you will see this screen:  

On a mobile phone you’ll see this screen. You can pair the account by tapping the link and skip ahead to the second method:

Step 3. Add your account to the app

To add an account by signing into your work or school account using your credentials:

1. Open the Authenticator app and select the + button and tap Add work or school account. Select Scan a QR Code:

2. Scan the QR code and select Next

3. Microsoft will send a prompt to your phone. Enter the code displayed on the screen:

4. Select your second method. If you want to use email instead of SMS, select “I want to use another method”:

5. Enter the code sent to your second method:

6. Select Next until the process is complete:

Make sure to click Done or the process will not finish!

Step 4. Set a new password

1. If you’re on a trusted device, select Yes:

2. You’ll be prompted to change your password. For a strong password in Office 365, Use at least 8 characters with a mix of upper/lower case, numbers, and symbols. Avoid personal information and common words. Don’t reuse passwords across different systems.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to ViaTek for assistance at support@viatek.net.