Register and Update UCO Account Microsoft Verification Methods

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Introduction

This article describes the steps needed to setup and update Microsoft account verification methods. This requires a non-UCO email address and a phone capable of receiving SMS text messages. These are used as a means of verifying your identity for account recovery when using the Microsoft Self-Service Password Reset Tool to change your account password or to unlock your account.

Instructions

Desktop - Register Email & Phone 

Open a Microsoft application or go to https://www.office.com and select the option to "Sign In"
Enter your UCO email (username@uco.edu), and click "Next" button.
Enter your password in the "Password" box to sign in.
Click "Next" button on the "More information required" page.
First, you will register a phone number. Enter the Country Code and Phone Number for a device you commonly have available (This phone must receive text messages). A code will by sent by text message (sms) when you click the "Next" button.
Enter the 6-digit code you received and click the "Next" button.
A message reading "Phone number added" will display. Click the "Done" button.
Second, you will register an alternate email address. Enter a personal email address (This cannot be an @uco.edu address). A code will be sent by email when you click the "Next" button.
Locate the Microsoft email titled "University of Central Oklahoma account email verification code" (check the junk/spam folder) in your personal email. Enter the 6-digit code you received and click "Next" button.
A message reading "email added" will display. Click "Done" to close the panel.

Mobile - Register Email & Phone 

Open a Microsoft application or go to https://www.office.com and select the option to "Sign In"
Enter your UCO email (username@uco.edu), and click "Next" button.
Enter your password in the "Password" box to sign in.
Click "Next" button on the "More information required" page.
First, you will register a phone number. Enter the Country Code and Phone Number for a device you commonly have available (This phone must receive text messages). A code will by sent by text message (sms) when you click the "Next" button.
Enter the 6-digit code you received and click the "Next" button.
A message reading "Phone number added" will display. Click the "Done" button.
Second, you will register an alternate email address. Enter a personal email address (This cannot be an @uco.edu address). A code will be sent by email when you click the "Next" button.
Locate the Microsoft email titled "University of Central Oklahoma account email verification code" (check the junk/spam folder) in your personal email. Enter the 6-digit code you received and click "Next" button.
A message reading "email added" will display. Click "Done" to close the panel.
A message reading "setup complete email added" will display. Click "Done" to close the panel.

Update Email & Phone 

Sign into your Microsoft account at https://myaccount.microsoft.com
On the left, select "Security Info"
Your security information (phone and email) will be displayed. Select the "Change" link to the right of the phone or email you need to change. (Note, passwords cannot be changed here.)
Enter the new phone number or email into the box provided. A code will be sent to the phone or email when you click the "Next" button.
Enter the 6-digit code you received and click "Next" button.
If successful, a confirmation message will display and the new phone number or email will be shown in your security information.