How do I change my default Multi-Factor Authentication method?

When it comes to Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), most people prefer to receive a push notification on their phone instead of typing in a code. If your MFA default sign-in method is set to code instead of push, here's how you can change it. 

1. In a browser, navigate to myprofile.microsoft.com.
2. Sign in. Then, under Security info, click Update Info. (If it takes a long time to load this page, try refreshing it.)
3. Next to Default sign-in method, click Change. (In the screenshot below, MFA is already correctly set to push notification.)
   
4. A pop-up window will appear. Click the dropdown and select your desired method.
   
   
   1. Depending on what you have set up and your organization's policies, you may have these options:
      1. Call: That will call the number you set up. An automated voice will read a code to you that you will enter when prompted. 
      2. Text: That will send a text to the number you set up. You will need to enter when prompted.
      3. Notification: That will send a push notification to your phone. Tap Approve if it's you. Tap Reject if you weren't doing anything to prompt an MFA notification (consider opening a Help Desk ticket if this happens in case your account is compromised).
      4. Code: A constantly changing code will always show up in your authenticator app. You will need to enter it when prompted (keep in mind that the code expires and changes frequently).
5. If the dropdown option for "Microsoft Authenticator - notification" doesn't show up, please click the x at the top right of the pop-up window, then follow steps 2-10 in this guide. After setting up MFA again, you should have the option to select "Microsoft Authenticator - notification."

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Related:

• Setting up Microsoft Multi-Factor Authentication
• Troubleshooting Microsoft Multi-Factor Authentication