QR code for quthentication

Question

HOw do i get a QR code to add the account on my cell phone account

Answer 1

The QR code is generated on your Microsoft account’s security webpage—open that page on a computer, then scan the displayed code with Microsoft Authenticator on your phone.

For a work or school account

1. On a computer, open the Security info page:
   https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info
2. Sign in with your work or school account.
3. Select Add sign-in method.
4. Choose Microsoft Authenticator, select Add, and then select Next until the QR code appears.
5. On your phone, open Microsoft Authenticator.
6. Tap + or Add account → Work or school account → Scan a QR code.
7. Allow camera access if prompted, then scan the QR code displayed on the computer.
8. On the computer, select Next and approve the test notification on your phone to finish setup.^1^

Your organization may require additional verification methods, such as a phone number.^2^

For a personal Microsoft account

1. On a computer, open https://account.microsoft.com/security and sign in.
2. Select Manage how I sign in.
3. Select Add a new way to sign in or verify → Use an app.
4. If Authenticator is already installed, select Set up a different Authenticator app, then select Next to display the QR code.
5. On your phone, open Authenticator and tap +.
6. Select Personal account → Scan a QR code, then scan the code on the computer.^1^

If scanning or signing in fails

• Select Can’t scan the image or I can’t scan the bar code on the computer, then choose Enter code manually in Authenticator.
• If a work or school policy blocks registration, contact your organization’s IT administrator.
• If you cannot reach the Security info page because Authenticator is your only sign-in method, select Sign in another way and use any previously configured method. If none is available, your work or school administrator must reset your authentication registration.

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References

1. How to add your accounts to Microsoft Authenticator
2. Set up Security info from a sign-in page | Microsoft Support