My authenticator app won’t work on my new phone and I have no iCloud backup.

Kameron Dona 5 Reputation points
2024-02-18T23:49:09.9533333+00:00

The authenticator app will not allow me to verify codes on my new phone or switch methods of verification to text. I have no iCloud backup and don’t know how to resolve this.

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. Dillon Silzer 57,681 Reputation points
    2024-02-19T02:04:48.26+00:00

    Hi Kameron,

    Try using the Microsoft Account Recovery form:

    Help with the Microsoft account recovery form

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/help-with-the-microsoft-account-recovery-form-b19c02d1-a782-dee6-93c3-dc8113b20c42

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