Microsoft Passwordless Authentication

What is Passwordless Authentication?

Passwordless authentication uses number matching in the Microsoft Authenticator App to allow users to log into Microsoft 365 services without entering a password. (Note: DrexelConnect and Drexel VPN will continue to use a password at this time.)

When going through the Microsoft 365 authentication process, you will be presented with a number that must be entered in the Authenticator app to complete the authentication.

Number matching helps ensure that the person requesting access to an account is the same person approving the sign-in on a device.

If you have already set up the Microsoft Authenticator app

1. On your phone, go to the Microsoft Authenticator app.
2. Select your Drexel Account.
3. Select Enable phone sign-in.
4. Follow the instructions in the app to finish registering the account for passwordless phone sign-in.

If you need to set up the Microsoft Authenticator app

1. Go to aka.ms/Authapp on your mobile device, or go to the App Store or Play Store to download and install the Microsoft Authenticator app. Get the Microsoft Authenticator app
2. Open the Authenticator app and set up your account in the app by following the prompts.
3. Under Password-free account, select Turn on.
4. Follow the prompts to verify your account.
5. Approve the request sent to your Microsoft Authenticator app.