Beginner Guide: Turn On Two-Step Sign-In (The Easiest Security Win)
What this is: adding a second lock to your accounts. Who it’s for: everyone using Microsoft work accounts.
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The Simple Steps
Turn on two-step verification
You’ll log in with a password plus a code/phone approval.
Add at least two backup methods
Example: Authenticator app + phone number.
Use it first on your email
Email is the gateway to everything else.
Microsoft’s step-by-step guides
Two-step verification for Microsoft account: https://support.microsoft.com…e9-50a0-93b4585e7eb4
Two-step sign-in for work/school accounts: https://support.microsoft.com…05-a24b-c4a3ec0d6cf9
Microsoft 2-step authentication quick how-to: https://support.microsoft.com…4e-abdc-ec956e279e10
Why this matters for SMBs
Most breaches start with stolen passwords. Two-step stops that cold — even if someone guesses the password.
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