Nevertheless, I’d argue it’s still easier since you don’t have to remember a long, random password that’s especially cumbersome to type in on a phone. In fact, it probably takes more or at least as many as using two-step authentication. The impact on you at home: Overall, this process doesn’t necessarily reduce the number of steps you need to take to sign-in with your Microsoft Account. If you ever get tired of using Authenticator you can switch back to using a password at any time. Once that’s done, you’ll be signed in to the website, and the next time you sign-in Microsoft says it will remember your preference for using the Authenticator app, thereby reducing the number of steps you have to take to sign-in the second time around. You may then need to authenticate yourself on the phone by tapping in your access PIN or scanning your fingerprint. Tap the notification, and Microsoft Authenticator will show you three two-digit numbers, as well as the location of where you’re signing in.Ĭhoose the corresponding number from the webpage, and then tap Approve. On your computer, under Scan the QR code, select Next.Next, you’ll be shown a two-digit number on the webpage, and a notification on your phone.Use your mobile device's camera to scan the QR code shown on your computer.On your computer, under Set up your account, select Next.If this is your first time using the app, you can select Add account instead.Tap +, then Work or school account, and then Scan QR code.On your mobile device, open the Authenticator app.You should have the app already installed on your phone. Under Start by getting the app, select Next.For more information, see Security info overview. If multi-factor authentication is enabled, verify your identity. Note: The sign in screen may look different for you depending on your email provider. Select Authenticator app from the list, and then select Add. Enter your email account password and tap Sign In or Next. If you can sign in, select Add method.On your computer, go to your Security info page.You need your computer and your mobile device with the Authenticator app installed.
If your mobile device doesn’t support the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, open your app store and search for "Microsoft Authenticator." Step 1: Add the Authenticator appįirst, add the Authenticator app as a sign-in method to your account. To get Microsoft Authenticator, use your phone's camera to scan this QR code. Required: Before continuing, install the Microsoft Authenticator app for iOS or Android.
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