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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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Why was someone able to access my account despite having 2-factor authentication?

Why do I have 2-factor authentication AND the Microsoft Authenticator app, (meaning no one can access my account without using the numbers on the Authenticator app) but somehow someone in Russia succeeds at accessing my info and it shows up as…

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.
2,926 questions
Outlook
Outlook
A family of Microsoft email and calendar products.
602 questions
asked 2023-04-01T17:35:00.34+00:00
69447545 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-04-01T19:06:39.34+00:00
David Warner 0 Reputation points
3 answers

How to automatically add certificate to another machine using C# .NET?

I have a certificate like in the picture and i want when the user use my app the certificate will be automatically added to their machine. This helps my application bypass the Windows warning screen. I would like to ask about the solution of doing…

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.
2,926 questions
C#
C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
7,628 questions
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
2,437 questions
.NET
.NET
Microsoft Technologies based on the .NET software framework.
911 questions
asked 2023-03-29T02:06:20.1633333+00:00
365 timviec 40 Reputation points
answered 2023-04-01T19:03:55.0866667+00:00
David Warner 0 Reputation points
1 answer

How do I get Deezer website in the Authenicator app?

Hello, I have been doing research on this. I haven't found anything yet. But is there a way for me to add websites like Deezer to the Authenticator app? If not is there a way around is to get that in there?

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.
2,926 questions
asked 2023-04-01T16:40:00.4366667+00:00
Christina Szeman 1 Reputation point
answered 2023-04-01T18:36:23.23+00:00
David Pazdera 1 Reputation point
0 answers

how to recover a password that Microsoft authenticator changed without authorization

when I went to connect my google account, the Microsoft authenticator application did the auto filling and then changed the saved password and I couldn't log into my account and I can't recover the email because I'm on a new cell phone

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.
2,926 questions
asked 2023-04-01T16:36:42.45+00:00
Raphael De Oliveira 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Azure AD account login failure

I created an azure ad account to join ms hardware center. After creating an azure ad account, everything worked normally. But since I formatted my desktop today, I can't log in. When I try to log in, as shown in the picture below, the Authenticator app…

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.
2,926 questions
asked 2023-03-30T08:17:29.7133333+00:00
streamingcore001 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-04-01T16:17:42.88+00:00
Ed Harris 10 Reputation points
1 answer

Meu celular resetou e eu perdi todos os códigos do authenticator

Preciso de ajuda para recuperar o gerador de código para que eu possa entrar a conta novamente

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.
2,926 questions
asked 2023-03-30T20:12:24.1366667+00:00
Luka Bathó 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-04-01T12:12:35.2466667+00:00
Dave Patrick 343.2K Reputation points MVP
1 answer

How to ensure push is activated on MS authenticator. Need to add a work account.

How to ensure push is activated on MS authenticator. Need to add a work account.

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.
2,926 questions
asked 2023-03-30T14:15:52.9633333+00:00
NormFlynn 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-04-01T12:11:56.3266667+00:00
Dave Patrick 343.2K Reputation points MVP
1 answer

User can't sign in due authenticator app loop

2 User's have the same issue: trying to log into the work Teams account prompted to use/verify through the authenticator app Both don't have their work Teams account added yet in the app When they try to add the work teams account, they are…

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.
2,926 questions
asked 2023-03-29T14:24:09.9466667+00:00
AdminCKIR 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-04-01T12:10:34.9833333+00:00
Dave Patrick 343.2K Reputation points MVP
0 answers

User - who is admin- can't sign in to Microsoft account (outlook account) due authenticator app loop.

User - who is admin- can't sign in to Microsoft account + outlook account due authenticator app loop. Account was not set in authenticator app, so no code can be obtained. The option of a code by phone is not being offered. Also no backup email address…

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.
2,926 questions
asked 2023-04-01T09:12:24.4666667+00:00
Martijn Visser 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Authenticator not syncing

I have authenticator on an iPad and an iPhone. They each have accounts to authenticate. But they won't sync. I have two accounts on one device, and one account on another. I need all three accounts on both devices.

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.
2,926 questions
asked 2023-04-01T01:14:16.35+00:00
Kagy 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-04-01T02:42:59.7966667+00:00
Ed Harris 10 Reputation points
0 answers

Can't set up phone sign-in

I'm trying to set up Phone sign-in using Microsoft Authenticator but I keep getting this error message:

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.
2,926 questions
asked 2023-03-31T22:23:06.34+00:00
Gabriel 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-31T22:25:21.1566667+00:00
Ed Harris 10 Reputation points
0 answers

Outlook keep your account secure prompt and update your browser

Everytime I login to Outlook desktop all of a sudden I started getting below. I open Outlook > log onto company login then I get below:

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.
2,926 questions
Outlook Management
Outlook Management
Outlook: A family of Microsoft email and calendar products.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
3,774 questions
Outlook
Outlook
A family of Microsoft email and calendar products.
602 questions
asked 2023-03-31T19:04:06.2466667+00:00
Jason Dawkins 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-31T19:08:47.17+00:00
Ed Harris 10 Reputation points
6 answers

Why is Authenticator App not working with Apple Watch?

I am having an issue with the Authenticator App working on my Apple Watch. I am enabling the app on my iphone then go to my watch and enable the app there. My watch then shows the message “Keep the app open on your phone and respond to any prompts.” No…

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.
2,926 questions
asked 2020-11-26T05:59:52.023+00:00
Michael Antonelli 21 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-31T18:35:07.9766667+00:00
Rotary Transformer 11 Reputation points
0 answers

Facebook account not syncing to authenticator

I went thru a terrible divorce which removed my access to original device synced to my original fb.. now unable to log in because two factor authentication is on

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.
2,926 questions
asked 2023-03-31T18:19:57.15+00:00
Angela Sawyers 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Issue with Microsoft 365 E5 developer admin account

Dear Support Team, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to report an issue with my Microsoft 365 E5 developer admin account. Recently, I mistakenly enabled smart card and certificate authentication on my account, which has caused me to be…

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.
2,926 questions
asked 2023-03-31T08:33:27.25+00:00
Wade ld 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Disabling MFA for Admin Users without logging in

We’re experiencing an issue on our tenant where all the administrator accounts are unable to log into their accounts for all the Office365 apps. The issue is that once the username and password are put in, it prompts the users to approve request on the…

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.
2,926 questions
Azure Active Directory
Azure Active Directory
An Azure enterprise identity service that provides single sign-on and multi-factor authentication.
13,686 questions
Office
Office
A suite of Microsoft productivity software that supports common business tasks, including word processing, email, presentations, and data management and analysis.
243 questions
asked 2023-03-30T18:35:25.3133333+00:00
Dominic B 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-31T07:16:52.67+00:00
Vasil Michev 67,366 Reputation points MVP
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Can't access my phone number and 2FA is block access.

I accidentally cancelled my phone number and can't access my account because 2FA protocol is blocking me. I still know my password and username. I can't ask my company admin to take care of this problem because I am that administrator of the company. I…

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.
2,926 questions
asked 2023-03-29T13:00:58.49+00:00
Eakwattana Timbers 20 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-31T06:49:35.4366667+00:00
Eakwattana Timbers 20 Reputation points
2 answers

This app has started giving me 8 numbers instead of 6 how can I go back to 6 numbers?

Hi I have recently changed phones and reinstalled all my apps and now when they ask for the authentication code I log into the app and it now gives 8 numbers and now I can’t log in to anything because my apps ask for 6. How can I change this back to the…

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.
2,926 questions
Microsoft Teams Development
Microsoft Teams Development
Microsoft Teams: A Microsoft customizable chat-based workspace.Development: The process of researching, productizing, and refining new or existing technologies.
1,899 questions
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams
A Microsoft customizable chat-based workspace.
5,995 questions
asked 2023-03-13T06:29:37.9033333+00:00
Stephen Moloney 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2023-03-31T06:35:38.22+00:00
AllenLiu-MSFT 24,676 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

After typeing a email in the windows mail response and the waiting a program and or person and or company took it and left the draft slot blank, where do I retreive the missing draft that was typed? Unless the mail application crashed which is unlikely

Type an email to a laywer with a law degree and or fund manager with a mba degree thats requested documents from you after ggetting a bachelors degree and working a few years and then wait for troll and or program to swipe the email based on key words…

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.
2,926 questions
Microsoft Sentinel
Microsoft Sentinel
A scalable, cloud-native solution for security information event management and security orchestration automated response. Previously known as Azure Sentinel.
666 questions
Microsoft Exchange Online Management
Microsoft Exchange Online Management
Microsoft Exchange Online: A Microsoft email and calendaring hosted service.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
3,162 questions
asked 2023-03-20T18:02:14.0766667+00:00
John Patrick Oldfield 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2023-03-31T06:30:18.54+00:00
AllenLiu-MSFT 24,676 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Is it possible to implement session unlocking with the Authenticator application ?

Hello, I would like to set up session unlocking on the computers via the Microsoft Authenticator application. Is it possible? And if yes, is it possible on local sessions, AzureAD session or local Active Directory sessions? For unlocking, I assume that…

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.
2,926 questions
Microsoft Intune Security
Microsoft Intune Security
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52 questions
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Windows 10 Security
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2,226 questions
Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
6,747 questions
Azure Active Directory
Azure Active Directory
An Azure enterprise identity service that provides single sign-on and multi-factor authentication.
13,686 questions
asked 2023-03-30T08:26:39.7033333+00:00
Yannick MANNE 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-31T00:12:27.5+00:00
Ayomide Oluwaga 686 Reputation points