I can't sign into my Authenticator app

Hannah Morgan 5 Reputation points
2023-11-08T13:45:08.3933333+00:00

I can't sign into my college email because I broke my phone. Now, I am trying to verify my Outlook account through the Authenticator app on my new phone, but it's telling me that I need to 'Enter the code displayed in the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device', which I cannot do because it won't let me sign in.

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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Outlook
A family of Microsoft email and calendar products.
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  1. Anonymous
    2023-11-08T14:16:06.8066667+00:00

    Sounds like you'll need the school admins to reset the account so a new QR code can be generated with which you can relink the authentication device to your account.

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  2. Philippe Levesque 5,801 Reputation points
    2023-11-08T14:25:12.3033333+00:00

    Hi

    To restore your profile, if a backup was done to your Microsoft account, you need to select another method to authentificate, alternate email or phone/SMS. It's stated in the official doc to be able to restore.

    For personal Microsoft accounts, you can prove your identity by entering your password along with an alternate email or phone number. For work or school accounts, you must scan a QR code given to you by your account provider.

    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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