Setting up MFA in Google Chrome Extension

Shivani Kushwah Updated by Shivani Kushwah

The Chrome Extension provides an additional layer of security by enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) for your online accounts.

How to Set Up Microsoft Authenticator Chrome Extension

  1. Install the Extension

Open Chrome Web Store:

  • Visit the Chrome Web Store.
  1. Search for Microsoft Authenticator:
  • In the search bar, type "Authenticator" and hit enter.
  1. Add to Chrome:
  • Click on the Authenticator extension from the search results.
  • Click the "Add to Chrome" button.

Confirm by clicking "Add extension" in the pop-up window.

How to Set Up Chrome Authenticator?

  1. Open the Extension
  • After installation, click the puzzle piece icon (Extensions) in the Chrome toolbar and select the Authenticator extension.
  1. Add Accounts
  • To add an account, click on the extension icon.
  • Choose the authenticator application to add a new account.
  • Scan a QR code from the service you want to secure or enter a setup key manually.
  • Click on the scan icon or a pen icon to manually add setup key.
  • Choose the scan QR option to setup.
  1. Generate and Use Codes
  • Once your accounts are set up, the extension will display TOTP codes.
  • Use these codes during the login process when prompted by your online accounts.

Below is the sample screenshot of what the code looks like.

  • Now the authenticator should indicate the code required for the OneAdvanced Purchasing.
  • This will need to be entered into the Verification code box on your login page. 

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Supplier: Multi Factor Authentication when logging in

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