Cloud PC: New User Instructions

Cloud PC: New User Instructions

First Step: Set up Multifactor Authentication

Download the Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone.

On another person's PC you will need to open the google chrome browser in a  "New Incognito window". 

Navigate to https://myaccount.microsoft.com/, enter your email address and password.

If you have multiple Microsoft accounts choose ‘work or school account’.

If you are prompted to provide more information to secure your account, click "Next" and follow the instructions found here:
 
https://helpdesk.innessco.com/support/solutions/articles/51000306862-microsoft-365-setting-up-mfa 

Now you have signed into your account online, you will need to set up your Microsoft Authentication and change your password from the default.

Navigate to "Security info" then click the "+ Add sign-in method" option.

Choose "Authenticator app".

Again, make sure you have the Microsoft Authenticator app ready on your phone.

Choose "Next".

Microsoft will then prompt you to set up your account on the phone app.

In the Microsoft Authenticator app click the "+".

Choose "Work or school account"

Then choose "Scan QR code".

Scan the QR code provided and choose "Next".

You will receive a notification to approve the sign-in, choose "Approve".

Your account is now set up. Next steps are to change the default password.

Next: Change the default password

Go back to "Overview".

Then navigate to "Password".

Type in the default password, then create and confirm a new password.

Log out of the online account.

Final: Set up Cloud PC on your PC

Go to your workstation.

Click the Windows start button and search "Microsoft Store".

Search for Windows App within the Microsoft Store and click Get.

Open the Windows App once it has finished installing, then sign in with your email address and password.

You can right-click and pin the Windows App to the taskbar for easy access.

Once open, click the Connect button to log in to the Cloud PC.