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Microsoft Authenticator backup

Maas, Garrett 1 Reputation point
2022-11-30T17:58:45.783+00:00

We are a school and are rolling out MFA to our staff. Why can't we use our school email accounts for the Microsoft Authenticator backup?

Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation.
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  1. Anonymous
    2022-11-30T19:11:11.18+00:00

    A personal account must be used for the recovery account.
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/back-up-and-recover-account-credentials-in-the-authenticator-app-bb939936-7a8d-4e88-bc43-49bc1a700a40

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