Microsoft Authenticator

FAQs

• What is my Microsoft authenticator app?
  With this free app, you can sign into your personal Microsoft account without one. For security, you'll use a fingerprint, face recognition, or a PIN. The Microsoft Authenticator app is available for Android and iOS. You can use the app with a mobile phone or a tablet.
• How do I set up Microsoft authenticator app?

  To set up the Microsoft Authenticator app

  - Select Security info in the left menu or by using the link in the Security info pane.

  - On the Add a method page, select Authenticator app from the drop-down list, and then select Add.

• How do I download Microsoft Authenticator app on my PC?
  Download and install the app Install the latest version of the Microsoft Authenticator app, based on your operating system: Google Android. On your Android device, go to Google Play to download and install the Microsoft Authenticator app.
• Can I install Microsoft authenticator on my PC?
  Microsoft Authenticator app is now available for download from Windows Store for Windows 10 Mobile devices. Soon, this app will have a cool feature that you can use to unlock your Windows 10 computer over Bluetooth without entering the password. Just open the app and tap on a nearby computer.
• How do I set up Microsoft authenticator on my new phone?
• How do I get my Authenticator app to work?
  Set up Google Authenticator
  

  • On your device, go to your Google Account.
  • At the top, in the navigation panel, select Security.
  • Under "Signing in to Google," tap 2-Step Verification. ...
  • Under "Add more second steps to verify it's you," find "Authenticator app" and tap Set up.
  • Follow the on-screen steps.
• How do I log into Microsoft authenticator?
  Sign in to your account using phone sign-in
  

  • Go to your personal Microsoft account sign-in page, and then instead of typing your password, select the Use the Microsoft Authenticator app instead link. Microsoft sends a notification to your phone.
  • Approve the notification.
• How do I get the QR code for my Microsoft authenticator?
  If you aren't prompted to use your camera to scan a QR Code, in your phone's settings, ensure that the Authenticator app has access to the phone camera. Sign in with a QR code
  

  • On your computer, go to the Additional security verification page. 
  • Select the checkbox next to Authenticator app, and then select Configure.
• How do I add an account to the Authenticator app?
  Adding an Account to the Google Authenticator App
  

  • From your device, open the Google Authenticator app.
  • Tap +.
  • Tap Enter a setup key.
  • Enter the following details: A name for the account, for example, Commvault or the name of your CommCell. ...
  • Verify that the key type is time based.
  • Tap Add.
• How do I register my Authenticator?
  Set up Google Authenticator
  

  • On your device, go to your Google Account.
  • At the top, in the navigation panel, select Security.
  • Under "Signing in to Google," tap 2-Step Verification. ...
  • Under "Add more second steps to verify it's you," find "Authenticator app" and tap Set up.
  • Follow the on-screen steps.
• How do I create a QR code for Microsoft authenticator?
  Regenerate QR code for my microsoft authenticator
  

  • Go to Security & Privacy page > choose Additional security verification > Update my phone numbers used for account security.
  • After that it will open a new window.
• What is Microsoft authenticator used for?
  Microsoft Authenticator is a two-factor authentication program that provides added security to your online accounts in the form of an app. It's a competitor to other two-factor authentication programs such as Google Authenticator and LastPass.
• Is Microsoft Authenticator available on PC?
  The Microsoft authenticator app is only available for IOS and Android operating systems, and isn't available for Windows10 OS as of right now.
• How do I connect to Microsoft authenticator?
  Add account to Microsoft Authenticator
  

  • Open the Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone.
  • Tap the + > Work or school account.
  • Use your phone to scan the QR square that is on your computer screen. Notes: ...
  • Your account will be added automatically to the app and will display a six-digit code.
• How do I install Microsoft Authenticator app on Android?
  Click "Add method".
  

  • Ensure "Authenticator app" is shown in the drop-down field. ...
  • Open your Android device and open the Google Play Store. ...
  • Search for "microsoft authenticator" in the store (search bar is at the top of the screen when you open the Google Play Store app). ...
  • Tap on the "Install" button.
• What does the Microsoft Authenticator app do?
  The Microsoft Authenticator app helps you sign in to your accounts when you're using two-factor verification. Two-factor verification helps you to use your accounts more securely because passwords can be forgotten, stolen, or compromised.
• How do I access Microsoft Authenticator app?
  Open the Microsoft Authenticator app, go to your work or school account, and turn on phone sign-in.
  

  • When you tap on the account tile, you see a full screen view of the account. ...
  • If you're already using the app for two-factor verification, you can tap the account tile to see a full screen view of the account.
• Is Microsoft Authenticator safe to use?
  Microsoft describes their Authenticator as “More secure. Passwords can be forgotten, stolen, or compromised. With Authenticator, your phone provides an extra layer of security on top of your PIN or fingerprint.”
• How do I install the Microsoft Authenticator app on my phone?
  Click "Add method".
  

  • Ensure "Authenticator app" is shown in the drop-down field. ...
  • Open your Android device and open the Google Play Store. ...
  • Search for "microsoft authenticator" in the store (search bar is at the top of the screen when you open the Google Play Store app). ...
  • Tap on the "Install" button.
• How do I use Microsoft app authenticator?
  
  

  • Download and install Authenticator.
  • Add non-Microsoft accounts to Authenticator.
  • Add Microsoft accounts to Authenticator.
  • Add work or school accounts to Authenticator.
  • Authenticator for Android in China.
  • Back up and recover account credentials.
  • Common problems with Authenticator.
  • Import passwords into Authenticator.
• How do I get a QR code for Microsoft Authenticator app?
  Go to the security verification settings screen. For information on how to get to this screen, see Changing your security settings. Check the box next to Authenticator app then select Configure. This brings up a screen with a QR code on it.
• How do I set up Microsoft Authenticator for work?
  Sign in with a QR code
  

  • On your computer, go to the Additional security verification page. ...
  • Select the checkbox next to Authenticator app, and then select Configure.
  • Open the Microsoft Authenticator app, select the plus icon and select Add account, and then select Work or school account, followed by Scan a QR Code.
• How do I use Microsoft Authenticator app on new phone?
  To register a new device with the Microsoft Authenticator, follow these steps:
  

  • Open your phone's app store (Google Play or the Apple App Store)
  • Find the Microsoft Authenticator app.
  • Install the Microsoft Authenticator app.
  • Log in to your Microsoft Authenticator account on the new device.
• How do I add an account to Microsoft authenticator app?
  To configure the Microsoft Authenticator app on Android, use these steps:
  

  • Open Google Play Store.
  • Search for the Microsoft Authenticator app.
  • Tap the Install button.
  • Open the app.
  • Tap the I agree button to continue.
  • Tap the Sign in with Microsoft button.
  • Confirm your Microsoft account address.
  • Click the Next button.
• What is the purpose of Microsoft Authenticator?
  The Microsoft Authenticator app helps you sign in to your accounts when you're using two-factor verification. Two-factor verification helps you to use your accounts more securely because passwords can be forgotten, stolen, or compromised.
• How do I access Microsoft Authenticator?
  Open the Microsoft Authenticator app, go to your work or school account, and turn on phone sign-in.
  

  • When you tap on the account tile, you see a full screen view of the account. ...
  • If you're already using the app for two-factor verification, you can tap the account tile to see a full screen view of the account.
• How do I get the QR code for Microsoft Authenticator again?
  Go to the security verification settings screen. For information on how to get to this screen, see Changing your security settings. Check the box next to Authenticator app then select Configure. This brings up a screen with a QR code on it.
• How do I reset my Microsoft Authenticator to a new phone?
  Recover your account credentials on your new device
  

  • On your mobile device, open the Microsoft Authenticator app, and select Begin recovery.
  • Sign in to your recovery account using the personal Microsoft account you used during the backup process. Your account credentials are recovered to the new device.