Microsoft Authenticator Sign-in to process the backup every few days

Fabian 261 Reputation points
2023-02-01T10:08:09.2733333+00:00

Hi, every few days Microsoft Authenticator shows a red dot on the menu button and prompts to log in to create the backup. If I click on the message and select "Sign in" in the next message, the backup is processed (without any sign-in dialog) and the red dot disappears for a few days. But only for a few days. How can I prevent this from repeating every few days?

The battery optimization is disabled. I use my personal Microsoft Account to backup on Microsoft.

Based on this link: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/back-up-and-recover-account-credentials-in-the-authenticator-app-bb939936-7a8d-4e88-bc43-49bc1a700a40#:~:text=If%20your%20backup%20information%20is,initially%20to%20store%20your%20backup.

The backup can be out-of-date. But why it happens every few days?

Best regards

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
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  1. Andy David - MVP 157.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2023-02-01T12:15:20.84+00:00

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