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

  • If you are using a University owned computer:
  • If you are using your own, personal computer:
  • From a web browser, log in to https://outlook.aber.ac.uk
  • 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 WinAuth from the location you saved it to earlier:
    • Click Add
    • Select Microsoft
    • In the Name box, enter a meaningful description e.g. "Aberystwyth University"
    • In the next box, right-click and select Paste to enter the QR code image you copied earlier
    • Click Verify Authenticator and a 6 digit code is displayed
    • Click OK
  • In the main WinAuth window, right-click on the code you've set up and choose Auto Refresh
  • Go back to your account login page and click Next
  • Enter the code displayed by WinAuth 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

Contact for this page:
Information Services, Aberystwyth University, Hugh Owen Library, Penglais, Aberystwyth, SY23 3DZ
Tel: 01970 62 2400 Email: is@aber.ac.uk