Protect your Microsoft Account Using Two-Step Verification

With cloud services and centralized computing, users are now able to login with a single account to any Microsoft production. When logged in users are provided with multiple features (Onedrive, Office365, Outlook.com, etc.), a number of applications and multimedia platforms. Being able to access these resources in various ways (Smartphone, tablet, PC), clearly demonstrates why Microsoft has provided a two-step verification that protects the integrity of your data.

Below are a few simple steps that will provide you dual verification for your Microsoft account:

1. Login to your Outlook.com account.
2. Under the section “Security info helps keep your account secure” check to see if any info is missing, if so click “Add security”.
3. Click on the “Set up Two-Step Verification” Link.
4. Follow the forms on the page and click “Done” to complete.
5. You may be asked to provide verification through SMS or an alternate email address.

Enabling two-step verification is simple and can provide end users with the assurance that their data and information is protected.