i backup my Microsoft authenticator then formatted my phone

Mattia Bardinu 26 Reputation points
2021-05-18T19:06:14.737+00:00

I need a way to find my backup because I think I've lost everything or replaced my backup, idk I just need help because I can't afford to lose everything

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. Anonymous
    2021-05-18T20:29:17.727+00:00

    Sounds like you'll need to turn off two factor in the affected accounts and set them up again.

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  1. Mattia Bardinu 26 Reputation points
    2021-05-18T19:15:29.15+00:00

    i already had that account, but instead of restore, I logged in with it. i think it made a new backup and replaced my old one. i need a way to access to my previous backup

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-05-18T19:08:35.903+00:00

    You can follow along here.
    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/user-help/user-help-auth-app-backup-recovery

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  3. Mattia Bardinu 26 Reputation points
    2021-05-18T19:10:12.893+00:00

    Even if I backup, I can't find anything. I logged in with my account and apparently lost everything

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  4. Anonymous
    2021-05-18T19:13:05.213+00:00

    Also note;

    you must first make sure that the account you're recovering doesn't exist in the Microsoft Authenticator app. For example, if you're recovering your personal Microsoft account, you must make sure you don't have a personal Microsoft account already set up in the authenticator app.
    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/user-help/user-help-auth-app-backup-recovery#recover-your-account-credentials-on-your-new-device

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