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How do I setup multi-factor authentication?

When accessing Nottingham College systems through either a college-owned device or your own and logging into Microsoft 365 systems with either a nottinghamcollege.ac.uk or student.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk account, you are required to use multi-factor authentication.

If you are logging into your Nottingham College Microsoft account for the first time you will be prompted with a message that states, “Your organisation needs more information to keep your account secure”, with a dialog box message which looks similar to the one below.

Microsoft Authenticator more information prompt message

Click Next to proceed with setting up multi-factor authentication.

Our guide on setting up multi-factor authentication will help guide you through this process. 

  • Article reference number: KA-01026
  • Last updated: Sunday 2nd August 2026 9:18 pm

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