Student NUS-ID – Getting Started

Please complete the following steps in sequence.

1. Change your default NUS-ID password

• Visit https://exchange.nus.edu.sg/passwordportal/ to change your default NUS-ID password if you have not done so.

2. Register for Microsoft Multifactor Authentication (MFA)

Protect your NUS-ID with Microsoft MFA, a second-factor authentication to ensure that your login is validated.

1. Install the Microsoft Authenticator app on your Android / iOS device.
   

   To install the Authenticator app for Android devices, scan the QR code below.

   To install the Authenticator app for iOS devices, scan the QR code below.

2. From your computer browser, login to https://aka.ms/mfasetup. When prompted, enter your ID in this format, <NUS-ID>@u.nus.edu, and password.
3. Click Next until you reach the QR code.
4. On the Microsoft Authenticator app, select (+) in the upper right corner. Select Work or school account > Scan a QR code > and scan the QR code on your computer screen.
5. Verify that your account is added to Authenticator, then click Next on your computer to trigger a test authentication.
6. On your phone, enter the number displayed on your computer and click Yes.
7. On your computer, click Next on the “notification approved” screen and complete the registration by clicking Done.

Should you have any questions or require any assistance, please write to itcare@nus.edu.sg.