How do I delete a grey account in Microsoft Authenticator?

shuyao tang 0 Reputation points
2025-04-15T12:09:24.9333333+00:00

In the latest version of Microsoft Authenticator, when you click on a gray account, the pinion in the upper right corner doesn't have the option to delete the account, only the account name. How to delete a grey account?

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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. Roger Vallee 5 Reputation points
    2025-04-15T13:29:21.1133333+00:00

    Hello Shuyao,

    I had the same issue. To remove the account on you Android go to the settings-- accounts and you will see the account in the list. Delete it from there and it removes it from Authenticator.

    Thanks.

    Roger

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