Passwordless Sign-in
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Feel that? That’s the feeling of not having to enter that long password anymore. Now you can use the Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone or tablet to securely sign in without even having to enter your password! Follow these instructions.
Passwordless sign-in is not a requirement. You can go back to using your password at any time.
You still have to enter your password for systems that don’t use Single Sign-On, such as Self Service and the Faculty Staff Portal.
You must have the Microsoft Authenticator mobile app on your phone or tablet to use passwordless. If you already use the app for Two-Factor Authentication, skip ahead to the iOS or Android section, depending on what kind of mobile device you want to set up. Otherwise, start with Download and set up Microsoft Authenticator mobile app.
Download and set up the Microsoft Authenticator app
On your computer, go to mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info.
On this page, you’ll see all of the account verification methods you have set up, such as personal email addresses and phone numbers used when resetting your password. Beneath that, there’s a link you can use to sign out everywhere in case you lost your authentication device (your phone).
Click Add method.
Choose Authenticator app from the options in the drop down and click Add.
Follow the prompts to download and install the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device from the App Store (iPhone) or Play Store (Android). Scan the QR code to set up your CCAD account in the app. When asked what kind of account you’re adding, choose Work or School account.
Back on your computer, click Change next to “Default sign-in method.” Choose Microsoft Authenticator - notification and click the Confirm button.
You’re ready to set up passwordless sign-in!
Passwordless Sign-in instructions
iOS
Open the Microsoft Authenticator app on your iPhone or iPad and tap your CCAD account. Tap Enable phone sign-in.
Tap Continue to register the device. Note that you must have a screen lock PIN, passcode, or fingerprint set up on the device.
You will see our Single Sign-On screen with the Art Sign background. Enter your password, tap Sign in, and provide your Two-Factor Authentication method by tapping Approve on the notification that pops up.
On the “Help us keep your device secure” screen, tap Register.
Your iPhone or iPad is now set up to use passwordless sign-in!
To test it out, open a browser on your computer and go to mail.ccad.edu. If you’re already logged in, Sign out at the top right. At the normal log in screen, before entering your password click Use an app instead.
You’ll be shown a number on your computer, and asked to choose the correct number on your mobile Authenticator app:
On your computer:
On your mobile device, tap 62:
Enter your screen lock code, and you’re in!
Android
Open the Microsoft Authenticator app on your Android phone or tablet and tap your CCAD account. Tap Set up phone sign-in: Sign in without a password.
Tap Continue to register the device. Note that you must have a screen lock PIN, passcode, or fingerprint set up on the device.
You will see our Single Sign-On screen with the Art Sign background. Enter your password, tap Sign in, and provide your Two-Factor Authentication method by tapping Approve on the notification that pops up.
On the “Help us keep your device secure” screen, tap Register.
Your Android phone or tablet is now set up to use passwordless sign-in!
To test it out, open a browser on your computer and go to mail.ccad.edu. If you’re already logged in, Sign out at the top right. At the normal log in screen, before entering your password click Use an app instead.
You’ll be shown a number on your computer, and asked to choose the correct number on your mobile Authenticator app:
On your computer:
On your mobile device, tap 62 and then Approve:
Enter your screen lock code, and you’re in!
Want to go back to using your password?
Miss using your password? When signing in, you can always click Use your password instead underneath the number prompt.
To disable passwordless sign-in for your account altogether, just open the Microsoft Authenticator app on your device, tap your CCAD account, and tap Disable phone sign-in.
Need more help?
Contact our IT Help Desk at helpdesk@ccad.edu or 614.222.6174.