How do I set up Microsoft Authenticator without the App?
1. Go to accessuh.uh.edu
2. Tap Login
3. Enter your CougarNet email address
4. Tap Next
5. Enter your CougarNet password
6. Tap Sign in
7. Tap Next on the next three screens
8. Click on Set up a different way to sign in
9. Click on Phone
10. Enter phone number
11. Select Text a code or Call
12. Click Next
13. Enter the code from the text message you received
14. Tap Next
15. Tap Done
16. Select Text a code or Call
17. Select Next
18. Enter the code from the text message you received
19. Tap Verify
20. Tap Done
21. Click next
22. Click on Skip setup
Created: Feb 12, 2026 - 5:1am Updated: Apr 30, 2026 - 9:8am Author: UIT Support Center Article: 3911
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