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Multi-factor authentication secures your NJSL account with an extra challenge like a text message, mobile app prompt, or numeric code. It's an easy and important way to keep your account secure.

Please follow the steps below to make your work account more secure by setting up this extra protection.

How to add multi-factor authentication to your NJSL account

Here's how to get started

1. Open your web browser and go to https://akastaff.njstatelib.msorg/mfasetup
   
   

2. Enter If prompted, enter your work email and password in the Microsoft login box

   Note
   Before entering your email and password, always confirm the URL starts with https://login.microsoftonline.com/

   
   

3. Locate your profile picture in the top right corner and click on it. Click the View account link from the menu that appears.
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4. On the My Account page, locate the Security Info panel. Click the Update Info link.
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5. If you've set up an MFA method already, you'll be asked to use it. You may need to enter a code from a text message or app on your cell phone.
   
   
6. When prompted, click Yes to stay signed in.
7. Click the Add sign-in method link and select an MFA method
   
   
   

8. See instructions below for Authenticator app and Phone / Alternate phone

   Warning
   Do not select Office phone, and do not select Call me with your work number. Selecting those options may get you locked out, since you need to sign in to receive work calls.