Issue with the Authenticator Application on Iphone

Question

I wish to remove the Authenticator application verification method from my account on my iPhone

Answer 1

To remove Microsoft Authenticator as a verification method on an iPhone, remove the accounts from the Authenticator app and, if needed, reset the app’s data.

Important: After removing an account from Authenticator, that device can no longer be used to verify sign-in for that account. Ensure another sign-in method (such as SMS, email, or another authenticator) is configured on the account before proceeding.

1. Remove individual accounts from Microsoft Authenticator (iOS)
   1. Open the Microsoft Authenticator app on the iPhone.
   2. Tap the account to remove.
   3. Tap the Settings gear for that account.
   4. Tap Remove account and confirm.
2. Remove all accounts from Microsoft Authenticator (iOS) If the goal is to completely stop using Authenticator on the iPhone:
   1. Open the iPhone Settings app.
   2. Go to General > Storage.
   3. Find and select Authenticator in the app list.
   4. Tap Offload App.
   This resets and removes all data from the app. There is no undo; all accounts are removed and the device can no longer be used to verify sign-in.

If Authenticator is also registered as a verification method in the account’s security settings (for example, for a personal Microsoft account or work/school account), also go to the appropriate web security page (such as the two-step verification area of the account security page or organization portal) and remove the Authenticator method there so it is no longer offered as a sign-in option.

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References:

• How to sign out from Authenticator
• Microsoft Authenticator FAQs