Setting up Trusona for Skype using 2-Step Verification with TOTP

This guide details the steps required to set up Trusona as a 2-step verification authenticator with TOTP for Skype

By Trusona Engineering
Updated May 19, 2020

• 1. PLEASE READ
• 2. Using Microsoft as Security for Skype

Installing the Trusona App

Before you get started with the instructions below you'll need to install and register with the Trusona App.

1. Download the Trusona App on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
2. Follow the registration steps in the App.
3. Verify your email by clicking the link from Trusona.
4. You're setup and ready to go!

1. PLEASE READ

Skype is a telecommunication application that has a narrow & stringent set of rules that affect implementing Two-Factor Authentication. Make sure you have met the criteria before attempting to implement the security feature.

• You must have a Microsoft account
• You are using Edge as your browser. Two Factor Authentication is not available on any other browser

If you DON’T meet the requirements, please skip the next step and jump to the second step.

If you DO meet the requirements, please reference the links below to learn how to implement Multi-Factor Authentication for Skype.

• How to use two-step verification with your Microsoft account

• Enabling Skype Two Factor Authentication

• Skype for Business: Two-Factor Authentication

2. Using Microsoft as Security for Skype

Because Microsoft accounts are tied to Skype, it is possible to implement Two-Factor Authentication indirectly. Insead, enable Two-Factor Authentication for your Microsoft Account. Please reference the Microsoft TOTP Guide.

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