Set up multifactor authentication before you start working remotely.
Set Up Multifactor Authentication
Multifactor authentication is a required layer of IT security for changing your password in the future and for access off network.
Note: you must set up and register your mobile phone within two weeks of starting employment at Houston Methodist.
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The first time you logged in to office.com, you should have been prompted to download and install the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile phone.
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Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the multi-factor authentication set-up.
Add mobile number to MARS to receive important emergency texts.
To ensure you receive emergency system messages, go to the MARS portal and log in with your HM username and password.
- Open the Personal Details tile then select click Contact Details. Under Phone click the + icon to add a phone number. You can also click on an existing phone number to change or delete it.
- Your mobile phone number must be labeled as mobile to receive emergency texts. Listing a mobile number as your home phone number will prevent you from receiving important emergency text messages.
