Authentication

• Adding a Mobile Phone as a Sign-In Method for 2FA
• Guest Wi-Fi Access – Warragul Regional College
• Set up the Microsoft Authenticator app

Adding a Mobile Phone as a Sign-In Method for 2FA

As all staff are required to have Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) set up on their @education accounts to access Compass and other services, IT strongly recommends adding your mobile phone number as an additional sign-in method alongside Microsoft Authenticator.

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Why This is Important

• If you get a new phone, IT will not need to log a ticket with DE to reset your 2FA.
• Linking a mobile number allows you to reset your password easily using a verification code, without relying on security questions.

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Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Access Security Info

1. From the Staff or Admin dashboards, click the link to your Microsoft Account Security Info page.
2. Sign in with your Education credentials.

Tip: Once signed in, you will see your existing security methods listed.

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Step 2: Check Existing Methods

• If both Phone and Microsoft Authenticator appear, you’re all set.
• If not, continue to Step 3.

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Step 3: Add Phone as a Sign-In Method

1. Click Add Sign-in method.
2. Select Phone.
   
3. Enter your mobile number and set it to receive verification codes via SMS.
4. Click Next.

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Step 4: Verify Your Phone

1. Enter the code you received via SMS.
2. Click Next to continue.
3. Click Done to finish setup.

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Important Notes

• If you get a new phone or new phone number, update your Microsoft Account security methods immediately.
• For a new phone, you will need to remove and re-add the Microsoft Authenticator app, as data does not transfer automatically.
• For a new phone number, update your security settings to continue receiving SMS codes without interruption.

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Following these steps ensures you always have reliable access to your account and can reset your password without delays.

Guest Wi-Fi Access – Warragul Regional College

To use the guest Wi-Fi network at Warragul Regional College, you need either a daily registration code or login credentials.

To obtain a code or credentials, please contact the WRC School IT Department.

Note: If you will be at WRC for more than 2 days, please see the IT department to have an account set up. This will allow you to connect without registering a new account each day.

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Connecting with Credentials (Username & Password)

1. Connect to the eduSTAR_Guest network.
   • No password is required initially.
2. Once connected, you will be redirected to a login or registration page.
3. Enter the credentials provided to you and click Login.
4. You should now have internet access.
5. Tip: Save your username and password – you can use them to reconnect later without needing a new registration.

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Connecting with a Daily Code

1. Connect to the eduSTAR_Guest network.
   • No password is required initially.
2. You will be redirected to a login or registration page.
3. Complete the registration form to create a temporary account for the day.
   • Once registered, you will be emailed a username and password.
4. Enter the provided credentials and click Login.
5. You should now have internet access.

Important:

• Daily accounts are valid for one day only.
• If you register again on a different day, you must use a different username.

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Additional Resources

• A DE-provided Self-Register Guide can be found here.
• For more information and user guides, please click here.

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Known Errors / Issues

Error: End time is before current date/time

• This indicates a problem with your browser cache.
• Clear your cache and attempt registration again.
• If the issue persists, contact the IT department for assistance.

Set up the Microsoft Authenticator app

Set up the Microsoft Authenticator app as your verification method - Microsoft Support