MFA Registering Passkeys on Android and iOS devices

Setting up in Microsoft Authenticator App

  1. Open Microsoft Authenticator.

  2. Tap + (top right) and select Work or school account.

  3. Select Create a passkey and follow the sign-in prompts.

  4. When prompted, enable Authenticator as your passkey provider:

    • iOS: Settings > General > Autofill & Passwords > turn on AutoFill.

    • Android: Settings > Passwords & Accounts > turn on Authenticator.

Setting up a Passkey during Sign-in prompt for your YCP Account 

Note: You will need both a computer and a mobile device for this process.

  1. Click Next on the "Keep your account secure" prompt.

  2. Click Next on the "Sign in faster" screen.

  3. Select iPhone, iPad, or Android device.

  4. Scan the computer screen's QR code with your phone's camera.

  5. Follow the phone prompts to add and name your passkey.

  6. Confirm the success notification.

Setting up Passkey within account’s Security Info

  1. Open My Password, go to Account Security Info, click Add sign-in method, and select Passkey in Microsoft Authenticator.

  2. Open Microsoft Authenticator on your phone, tap + (top right) > Work or school account > Create a passkey.

  3. Complete the MFA prompts and confirm your biometrics (face, fingerprint, or PIN).

  4. Tap Done. If prompted, enable Authenticator as your passkey provider.

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