User can't sign in due authenticator app loop

AdminCKIR 0 Reputation points
2023-03-29T14:24:09.9466667+00:00

2 User's have the same issue:

  • trying to log into the work Teams account
  • prompted to use/verify through the authenticator app
  • Both don't have their work Teams account added yet in the app
  • When they try to add the work teams account, they are prompted for a code
  • No code can be retrieved because the work teams account is not added in the app yet, its like a loop
  • they cant choose another option or not use the authenticator app, it always loops back and in the end they cant get the code since their teams account is not added in the app yet.

Any tips?

Thank you

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. Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
    2023-03-29T14:33:19.2766667+00:00

    An administrator can add the device here where a QR code will be generated allowing the device to be linked up to the account.

    https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info

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