How do I set up 2-step verification for my University account without a smartphone (Mac)?

• Download the free MFA utility Authy from the Authy website
• Run the download and follow install instructions
  • When prompted, follow instructions to provide an email address and phone number
  • Authy can be used to authenticate a variety of other services
• Login to https://outlook.aber.ac.uk from a web browser
• You will be prompted to provide More Information
• Click Next
  
  
• Click I want to use a different authenticator app then click Next
  
• Click Can't scan image? and a code will be displayed
  
• Highlight the key then right-click on it and select copy
  
• Open Authy on your Mac
• Click the + to Add an Account
• Paste in your secret code and click Add Account
• Go back to your account login page and click Next
  
• Enter the code displayed by Authy and click Next
  
• You will then be taken to a confirmation screen. Click Done to finish
• The setup is now completed and you will need to verify any requests to login to your Office 365 account from off-campus using the app on your computer.

Please note

• Once setup has been completed you will only need to use the 2-step verification when accessing your account off campus
• Microsoft applications will prompt you for 2-step verification off-campus as and when needed.
• You can change your authentication method using these instructions