Activate your Microsoft 365 account in the new APRA tenant
Access Microsoft 365
Go to https://www.office.com and click Sign in.
Enter the temporary credentials
Enter the email address and the temporary password you received in the required fields.
Change the temporary password
The system will mandatory require you to replace the temporary password with a new permanent one.
Set up two-factor authentication (MFA)
You will be prompted to install the Microsoft Authenticator app. To use an alternative method, click I want to set up a different method (bottom left).
Tip: You can choose between third-party apps (e.g., Google Authenticator), personal email, or mobile phone number (SMS or call).Option A – Personal email
Select Email, enter your personal email address.
Once you receive the activation code, the setup will be complete:
Option B – SMS on mobile phone
Select Text message (SMS), choose the international prefix and enter your mobile number.
Confirm the 6-digit code received via SMS.
Option C – Phone call
Select Phone call, enter your mobile number and answer the automated call by pressing # when prompted.
Activation complete
Once the chosen method has been verified, your Microsoft 365 account will be activated and ready to use.
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