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Download Microsoft Authenticator. Microsoft Authenticator is a mobile app that helps you sign in to all your accounts without using a password. Notes: Microsoft Authenticator is not available for PC or Mac as authenticator apps are typically designed for smartphones for security reasons. Learn more.
You can use Microsoft Authenticator for multiple accounts, including Microsoft personal accounts; work/school accounts; and non-Microsoft accounts, such as Amazon, Facebook, Instagram and Google. Before you add an account, download the app.
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
Important: Before you can add your account, you must download and install the Microsoft Authenticator app. If you haven't done that yet, follow the steps in the Download and install the app article.
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. Note: Before you can use Authenticator as a way to sign in, you need to download the app and have already added Authenticator to your accounts .
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.
You can download and install Authenticator from the Google Play store. Authentication methods in China Only limited authentication methods are available in China.
On the Passwords tab in Authenticator, select Sign in with Microsoft and sign in using your Microsoft account. This feature currently supports only Microsoft accounts and doesn't yet support work or school accounts.
Microsoft Authenticator backs up your account credentials and related app settings, such as the order of your accounts, to the cloud. You can then use the app to recover your information on a new device, potentially avoiding getting locked out or having to recreate accounts.
For this situation, we recommend you use the Microsoft Authenticator app, with the option to connect to a Wi-Fi hot spot. For more information about how to set up the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device, see the Download and install the Microsoft Authenticator app article.
