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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I need a 6 digit code to access a document, but my Authenticator is giving me an 8 digit code so it won’t work. Please help.
Hello Jsmith8888, if your Authenticator app is generating an 8-digit code instead of the usual 6-digit code, it's likely due to a time synchronization issue. Here are some ways to fix it:
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