Authenticator 6 and 8 digit codes

Fred Galvez 11

a recent update of this app resulted in 8 digit codes being generated with are largely non usable .. How do I revert back to or switch to 6 digit codes ?

CyberMedics.org 1 Reputation point

2022-10-01T23:35:11.53+00:00

The confusion comes in when you add the Authenticator App to your MS account. There is an option to use 3rd party compatible QR codes. If you select that you will get a 6 digit TOTP vice 8 digit TOTP.
CyberMedics.org 1 Reputation point

2022-10-01T23:35:23.687+00:00

The confusion comes in when you add the Authenticator App to your MS account. There is an option to use 3rd party compatible QR codes. If you select that you will get a 6 digit TOTP vice 8 digit TOTP.

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Vahid Ghafarpour 21,725 Reputation points

2023-08-15T06:18:15.21+00:00

Please check the following article:

https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/en-US/c04a9e6c-9bd0-43b2-80f9-2399242b3f92/microsoft-authenticator-app-gives-8-digit-code-instead-of-required-6-for-azure?forum=ApplicationInsights
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