How to add your accounts to Microsoft Authenticator Choose Use an app Tip: If you don't yet have Authenticator installed, select Get it now If you do have the app already installed, click Set up a different Authenticator app and select Next to reveal the QR code Open Authenticator on your phone and select the plus icon Select Personal account then tap Scan a QR Code
Sign in using Microsoft Authenticator - Microsoft Support Microsoft Authenticator helps you sign in to your accounts if you've forgotten your password, use two-step verification or multi-factor authentication, or have gone passwordless on your account
About Microsoft Authenticator - Microsoft Support Microsoft Authenticator is a free app that helps you sign in to all your accounts without using a password - just use a fingerprint, face recognition, or a PIN You can use Authenticator to sign in to your Microsoft personal, work, school or other accounts
Microsoft Authenticator FAQs - Microsoft Support Microsoft Authenticator is not available for desktop computers because authenticator apps are typically designed for smartphones for two main reasons: Security: Having the second factor of a security question on a separate device enhances security If both factors (password and authentication) are on the same device, it would be easier for an attacker to compromise both Availability: Mobile
Use Microsoft Authenticator with Microsoft 365 If your organization is using multi-factor authentication (MFA) for Microsoft 365, the easiest verification method to use is the Microsoft Authenticator smart phone app It's just one click instead of typing in a 6-digit code And if you travel, you won't incur roaming fees when you use it Download and install Microsoft Authenticator app Download and install the Microsoft Authenticator app
How to use two-step verification with your Microsoft account Two-step verification begins with an email address (we recommend two different email addresses, the one you normally use, and one as a backup just in case), a phone number, or any authenticator app
Troubleshoot signing in with a passkey - Microsoft Support To fix the issue: Check the authenticator app on your mobile device for any passkeys that no longer apply and delete them Set up a new passkey You got a new device When you get a new device, you may need to set up a new passkey with your new device Once completed, you can safely remove any old passkeys from your account Set up a new passkey
Microsoft Authenticator in Link to Windows How to report issues with Microsoft Authenticator in Link to Windows? If you encounter issues with Microsoft Authenticator, you can submit feedback from Link to Windows app by following these steps: For New users: Launch Link to Windows on your Android mobile device Click on Details Navigate to the menu (…) in the upper right corner of the
Troubleshoot problems with Microsoft Authenticator Microsoft Authenticator account tile gray and inactive Microsoft Authenticator acts as a secure repository for your account credentials to help you authenticate and access various applications conveniently Authenticator may list inactive accounts that are created by other applications that use Authenticator for single sign-on support