how do i move accounts from the microsoft authenticator to a different one

Question

I need to switch over all of the accounts I have on my microsoft authenticator account but cannot find information on how to do so. Anyone have any suggestions? It would be moved to the google authenticator

Answer 1

To move accounts from Microsoft Authenticator to Google Authenticator, you generally need to manually transfer each account. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Open Microsoft Authenticator: Launch the Microsoft Authenticator app on your device.
2. Select the Account: Tap on the account you want to transfer.
3. Get the QR Code or Secret Key: You may need to access the account's security settings on the service's website (like Google, Facebook, etc.) to generate a new QR code or obtain a secret key for two-factor authentication (2FA).
4. Open Google Authenticator: Launch the Google Authenticator app on your device.
5. Add Account: Tap the plus (+) icon to add a new account. You can either scan the QR code or enter the secret key manually.
6. Test the New Setup: After adding the account to Google Authenticator, test it by logging into the service to ensure that the new code works.
7. Repeat: Repeat the process for each account you wish to transfer.

Note that you should keep both authenticator apps active until you confirm that all accounts are working correctly in Google Authenticator. Also, ensure you have backup codes or recovery options available in case you encounter issues during the transfer process.