Nastavení Outlook s MFA pro mobilní zařízení/en

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of security to your account. Instead of signing in with only your password, you must also verify your identity using another authentication method, such as a code generated on your mobile phone or biometric verification.

This significantly improves account security. Even if someone learns your password, they will not be able to access your account without your mobile device or another configured authentication method.

Setting up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

To configure Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), open a private/incognito browser window on your computer and navigate to mojeheslo.upol.cz.

Sign in using your university account in the following format login@upol.cz and your university password.

Screenshot 1 – Sign-in page (Mfa-outlook-1.png)

Select Microsoft Authenticator as your authentication method.

You may register multiple Authenticator devices if needed (for example, both your smartphone and tablet).

Screenshot 2 – Select Microsoft Authenticator (Mfa-outlook-2.png)

The website will prompt you to install the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device.

Android – Google Play Store iPhone – Apple App Store

After installing the application:

Click Next. Click Next again. A unique QR code will be generated.

It is recommended to allow notifications for the Microsoft Authenticator app.

Screenshot 3 – QR code generation (Mfa-outlook-3.png)

Leave the QR code displayed on your computer screen and open the Microsoft Authenticator application on your mobile device.

Screenshot 4 – Open Microsoft Authenticator (Mfa-outlook-10.png)

In the Microsoft Authenticator app, choose either:

Add work or school account, or Scan QR code

Scan the QR code displayed on your computer.

Your university account will be added to the Authenticator app.

Once the QR code has been scanned, return to your computer and click Next.

Screenshot 5 – Scan the QR code (Mfa-outlook-7.png)

A numeric verification code will appear on your computer.

Enter this code into the Microsoft Authenticator app and confirm it.

When the verification is successful, the MFA setup is complete.

Screenshot 6 – Verification code (Mfa-outlook-4.png)

The following screen shows the Microsoft Authenticator app while entering the verification code.

Screenshot 7 – Authenticator verification (Mfa-outlook-8.png)

=== Add an Additional VerifiWe strongly recommend configuring a backup verification method by enabling SMS verification.

Screenshot 8 – Add another verification method (Mfa-outlook-14.png)

Enter your mobile phone number and click Next.

Screenshot 9 – Enter phone number (Mfa-outlook-5.png)

A text message (SMS) containing a verification code will be sent to your phone.

Enter the code on your computer to complete the setup.

Screenshot 10 – SMS verification (Mfa-outlook-6.png)

Configured Authentication Methods

After completing the configuration, your mojeheslo.upol.cz page should display your configured authentication methods.

If you see an authentication method named "Authenticator – Outlook mobile", this configuration is incorrect.

In that case:

Remove this authentication method. Remove the account from the Outlook mobile app (recommended). Configure the account again by following this guide.

Screenshot 11 – Configured authentication methods (Mfa-outlook-15.png)

Signing in to Outlook

Download and install Microsoft Outlook from:

Google Play Store Apple App Store

Open Outlook and select Add Account.

Screenshot 12 – Add account in Outlook (Mfa-outlook-9.png)

Outlook may automatically detect your university account based on the Microsoft Authenticator configuration.

If it does, simply select Add Account.

Screenshot 13 – Account detected (Mfa-outlook-11.png)

If your account is not detected automatically, enter your university username in the following format:

login@upol.cz

Select Sign In.

You will be redirected to Microsoft Authenticator, where you will enter your password.

Screenshot 14 – Manual sign-in (Mfa-outlook-12.png)

Microsoft Authenticator may sign you in automatically.

Alternatively, it may ask you to confirm the sign-in request.

If prompted, tap Yes to approve the login.

Screenshot 15 – Approve sign-in (Mfa-outlook-13.png)

After successful authentication, you will be redirected back to Microsoft Outlook, and your university mailbox will be ready to use.