How do I get a QR scan code for Microsoft Authenticator?

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 access Microsoft Authenticator?

Open the Microsoft Authenticator app, go to your work or school account, and turn on phone sign-in.

1. When you tap on the account tile, you see a full screen view of the account.
2. 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 my Microsoft Authenticator back?

1. Download and install Authenticator.
2. Set up verification codes in Authenticator app.
3. Add non-Microsoft accounts to Authenticator.
4. Add Microsoft accounts to Authenticator.
5. Add work or school accounts to Authenticator.
6. Authenticator for Android in China.
7. Back up and recover account credentials.
8. Common problems with Authenticator.

How do I set up a Microsoft Authenticator account?

Sign in with a QR code

1. On your computer, go to the Additional security verification page.
2. Select the checkbox next to Authenticator app, and then select Configure.
3. Open the 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 find my Microsoft Authenticator code and URL?

On your computer, note the Code and Url information on the Configure mobile app page. Keep this page open so you can see the code and URL.

How do I set up Microsoft Authenticator on my new phone?

Add account to Microsoft Authenticator

1. Open the Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone.
2. Tap the + > Work or school account.
3. Use your phone to scan the QR square that is on your computer screen. Notes:
4. Your account will be added automatically to the app and will display a six-digit code.

How do I find my Microsoft Authenticator secret key?

Select the drop-down arrow in the blue box and select ‘Two-factor authentication’. Click on the link next to the bar code ‘Regenerate Secret Key and QR’. Scan the new barcode or enter the new secret key manually into the authenticator app on your device. Select ‘Verify Code’ to verify your generated code.

What happens if you lose your phone authenticator?

If you’re not logged in elsewhere and you’ve lost the smartphone with the authenticator, done a factory reset, or had it stolen (basically, if you no longer have access to it), or if the above method didn’t work, you won’t be able to recover the authenticator. What you can do now is restore access to your account.

What happens if I lose my phone Microsoft authenticator?

If solely unregistering your old device from the Account Security or MyApps portal doesn’t work, you have to delete the app from your old device. However, because you lost your old device, I’d recommend working with our support team through an Azure Support Request or the Microsoft 365 Online support process.

How do I reset my Microsoft authenticator to a new phone?

How to Restore Microsoft Authenticator cloud backup on new smartphone?

1. Open Microsoft Authenticator on the new phone.
2. Tap on Restore from backup or Begin recovery depending on the screen that you are on.
3. Login to your Microsoft account (or iCloud account) that contains the Cloud backup.
4. Wait for the restore to complete.

How do I register a new device with Microsoft authenticator?

To register a new device with the Microsoft Authenticator, follow these steps:

1. Open your phone’s app store (Google Play or the Apple App Store)
2. Find the Microsoft Authenticator app.
3. Install the Microsoft Authenticator app.
4. Log in to your Microsoft Authenticator account on the new device.

What happens if I lose my phone Microsoft Authenticator?

How do I register a new device with Microsoft Authenticator?

On the device you want to trust, go to the Security settings page and sign in to your Microsoft account. You’ll be prompted to verify your identity. Choose whether to receive the code through email, text, or an authenticator app. Once you have the code, enter it in the text box.

How do I make my own security key?

You can create a new security key PIN for your security key.

1. Open the Windows Settings app, select Accounts, select Sign-in options, select Security Key, and then select Manage.
2. Insert your security key into the USB port or tap your NFC reader to verify your identity.

How do I reset my Microsoft Authenticator to a new phone?

How do I remove Microsoft Authenticator from my old phone?

To remove the app from a device using a personal Microsoft account, go to the two-step verification area of your Account Security page and choose to turn off verification for your old device.

Should I use Microsoft Authenticator?

Google Authenticator. This is the app you might have gravitated towards for your Google account—because it’s made by Google—but this is actually one of the more basic authenticator apps out

Microsoft Authenticator.

Authy.

LastPass.

Duo Mobile.

How do I set up the Microsoft Authenticator app?

Click here.

In the drop down box under What’s your preferred option,choose Notify me through app.

Check the box for Authenticator app or Token,and then click Set up Authenticator app.

How to set up the Microsoft Authenticator app?

User successfully performs MFA using Azure MFA.

User sees prompt to set up the Microsoft Authenticator app to improve their sign-in experience.

User taps Next and steps through Microsoft Authenticator setup.

Can you install Microsoft Authenticator on PC?

Open Microsoft Authenticator APK using the emulator or drag and drop the APK file into the emulator to install the app. If you do not want to download the APK file, you can install Microsoft Authenticator PC by connecting your Google account with the emulator and downloading the app from the play store directly.