Can’t login to Microsoft Authenticator without an Authentication code

Question

I will be honest, the Microsoft authentication app has been pissing me off for the past week. I decided that I would delete the app and find another way to authenticate my identity for my accounts (without thinking of any possible way first, dumb). But without the authentication app i couldn’t see what codes were been sent to be able to login, so I reinstalled it, went back to login my Microsoft account on the app, but it’s so stupid because now I need an authentication code to add my account to the authentication app?? How could I possibly get an authentication code to login into the authentication app if I need the damn app to give me the code?? None of this makes sense and there honestly should be a second solution for situations like this. Please help anyone!

Answer 1

If you have set up backup options like an alternate email address or phone number, you can use these to regain access. Try this

Go to the Microsoft Account Recovery Page:

• Visit the Microsoft account recovery page.

Enter Your Account Information:

  - Provide your email address, phone number, or Skype name associated with your Microsoft account.
  

Follow the Prompts:

• Choose the option to receive a code via your alternate email or phone number.
  • Enter the code you receive to verify your identity.

Answer 2

Or you can reset QR code scanning on your new phone by

1. https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info sign in with your own credential
2. 
3. Use the Microsoft Authenticator app to scan the QR code then next On your Auth app click to + sign , choose  “work or school account” then scan this QR code with  “scan QR code” option . This should work

Answer 3

I f you are struggling with your organization MFA, approach your organization IT admin and they can recover it easily by going to the Azure>>user>>Authentication Methods>>