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As a second or alternate method, you can use a mobile phone to receive an SMS text message to re-authenticate your account.

1. Select Add method, choose Phone, and select Add.
   If you were prompted to set up your authentication method during log-in and you do not see Phone as one of the options, select I want to set up a different method and then choose Phone.
   
2. Enter your mobile phone number and choose Text.
3. Select Next.
   You will receive a 6-digit code via a text message stating "Use this code for Microsoft verification" on your phone.
4. Enter the 6-digit code into the setup screen in your computer's web browser.
   A confirmation screen will appear on your computer's web browser stating that your registration of this method is complete.

As a second or alternate method, you can use a separate, personal email address to receive an email message to re-authenticate your account.

1. Select Add method, choose Email, and select Add.
   If you were prompted to set up your authentication method during log-in and you do not see Email as one of the options, select I want to set up a different method and then choose Email.
2. Enter a personal email address that only you have reliable access to.
   This email address cannot be your @ualr.edu address.
3. Select Next.
   You will receive an email on your personal account from Microsoft containing a 6-digit code.
4. Enter the 6-digit code into the setup screen in your computer's web browser.
   A confirmation screen will appear on your computer's web browser stating that your registration of this method is complete.

As a second or alternate method, you can use a mobile phone to receive voice call to re-authenticate your account.

1. Select Add method, choose Phone, and select Add.
   If you were prompted to set up your authentication method during log-in and you do not see Phone as one of the options, select the I want to set up a different method link and then choose Phone.
2. Enter your mobile phone number and choose Call.
3. Select Next.
   You will receive a 6-digit code via a phone call with a recorded message that asks you to press # to verify.
4. Enter the 6-digit code into the setup screen in your computer's web browser.
   A confirmation screen will appear on your computer's web browser stating that your registration of this method is complete.