How to Set up Passwordless Sign-in method on Android - EN

This Guide helps staff, faculty, and students to know about the passwordless sign-in method with Microsoft Authenticator.

What is the passwordless sign-in method?

• • The Microsoft Authenticator app notification
  • A security key
  • SMS or email verification code

Prerequisites

1. Install Microsoft Authenticator and sign in with your CEIBS account
   
   • Please reference the guide - How to Install Microsoft Authenticator on Android
     
     
2. We highly recommend that you add your phone number as a sign-in method first.
   • Please reference the guide - How to Use SMS for MFA

Set up Passwordless Sign-in Method on Android (only available with GMS)

1. Open the Microsoft Authenticator app on your Android device.
   
   
2. Sign in with your CEIBS account and follow the instructions in Guide: How to Install Microsoft Authenticator on Android.
   
   
3. Set up passwordless sign-in when prompted by the app.
   
   
   
4. Confirm your identity via the notification or verification code.
   
   
   
5. Once setup is complete, you can use passwordless sign-in for your CEIBS account.
   
   
   
6. Setup complete.

Try to sign in to https://portal.office.com with the passwordless method.

1. Go to the Microsoft website and enter your CEIBS email address, then click Next.
   
   
2. When prompted, select Use an app instead.
   
   
   
3. A two-number code will prompt on the page.
   
   
   
4. A notification will be sent to your Android device.
   
   
5. On your phone, open the Microsoft Authenticator app.
   
   
6. Approve the sign-in request and verify your identity (e.g., with PIN or biometrics).
   
   
   
7. Return to the website; you will be signed in automatically without a password.
   
   
8. End of guide.
   
   
   
   Tips: If you change your mobile phone, you need to enable the passwordless feature again on the new phone.