Microsoft Authenticator Apple Watch Not Working

Michael Brown 11 Reputation points
2021-11-11T10:58:39.453+00:00

On my Apple Watch, the authenticator app is stuck on: "get started by adding a personal microsoft account on the phone app"

I have a personal account among many others on the phone app.

Any ideas?

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. Kåre Mai 1 Reputation point
    2021-11-18T21:00:04.9+00:00

    I can confirm this issue.

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  2. David Gladden 1 Reputation point
    2021-12-05T00:36:49.517+00:00

    Authenticator has had serious issues with Apple Watch for over a year.

    I don’t think Microsoft is interested in fixing it.

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/176463/why-is-authenticator-app-not-working-with-apple-wa.html

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  3. kwaymeow 1 Reputation point
    2021-12-20T07:54:46.94+00:00

    Facing the same issue too :(

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  4. Tim Smith 1 Reputation point
    2022-03-30T15:12:06.93+00:00

    Yes, I have the same issue.
    13pro max with Apple Watch 7 Is there any news on a fix?


  5. Tim Irvin 1 Reputation point
    2022-11-14T01:44:24.273+00:00

    Absolutely the same, with a 2nd gen Watch SE and WatchOS 9.1. Authenticator seems to be broken. I tried some of the workarounds suggested, but it doesn't work at all. It can't see the personal accounts linked to my iPhone.

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