myNicholls Login with Multi-Factor Authentication
Multi-Factor Authentication adds an extra layer of security to your myNicholls sign-in and is required for all applications accessed through myNicholls.
Setting up Multi-Factor Authentication
If your multi-factor authentication for myNicholls is not yet set up, you will see a message “Let’s keep your account secure” when logging into myNicholls.
Click Next.
You will be directed to install the Microsoft Authenticator app. Download the app onto your mobile phone from the Google Play Store/App Store.
Click Next after downloading the app.
Once downloaded, open the Microsoft Authenticator app and accept the privacy statement notice and hit Continue on the Help us improve Microsoft Authenticator page (this can be left untoggled).
If prompted, allow notifications.
Click Next on the ‘Set up your account in app’ page.
Choose the Scan a QR code option when connecting your Nicholls account to the app. This will open your camera.
You will be given a QR code to scan with the Microsoft Authenticator app. Scan it and move your phone away.
Click Next
You will be asked to try it out. A number will be given to you to enter into the app.
Once completed, it should show that the Authenticator hs been added.
Click Done
To continue signing into your account, complete the multi-factor authentication. A code will be given to you to enter on your app.
Add the Microsoft Authenticator to your Existing Methods
- Login to your Microsoft Account Portal at https://aka.ms/mfasetup. This will bring you to your security info page.
- Click + Add sign-in method
- Choose Microsoft Authenticator
- See the above section for instructions on how to set up the Microsoft Authenticator.
For assistance with your myNicholls MFA, please send an email to:
- students: itsupport@nicholls.edu
- faculty and staff: helpdesk@nicholls.edu