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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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I have accidentally deleted my authenticator app and i do not have a recovery code or any ways to restore it... How to open my account now?

I was having my college authenticator account but i accidentally deleted it and i also do not have any backup or code to restore it. Now I am not understanding how to open my 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.
3,999 questions
asked 2023-09-28T13:29:28.0566667+00:00
Avneet Kaur 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-09-29T10:11:06.33+00:00
Dave Patrick 393.1K Reputation points MVP
1 answer

Authenticator thinks my business account is personal account

Authenticator thinks my business account is personal account. How do I put this account under “business” not personal?

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.
3,999 questions
asked 2023-09-28T15:18:05.0866667+00:00
Zachary Corbett 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-09-29T10:06:46.8833333+00:00
Dave Patrick 393.1K Reputation points MVP
1 answer

How to login without authenticator to azure if I am the only user?

How to login without authenticator to azure if I am the only user? I locked out myself forever?

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.
3,999 questions
asked 2023-09-28T05:53:41.86+00:00
Levente Ludnik 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-09-29T10:05:56.6233333+00:00
Dave Patrick 393.1K Reputation points MVP
1 answer

How to remove old account from authenticator

I no longer have access to an old work account (from a previous job), but it's still on my authenticator, and periodically asks me to sign in to the account. I can't remove it by clicking on the account and using the gear icon, as when I click 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.
3,999 questions
asked 2023-08-03T23:03:28.54+00:00
Tracey O 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-09-29T09:35:19.52+00:00
Neeraj Kumar 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How do I delete a work account from the authenticator?

Hi, I am trying to remove a work account from my android. It asks me to log in and I don't no longer work for the company. How do I remove the account from my phone? Thank you. 😊

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.
3,999 questions
Microsoft Intune Android
Microsoft Intune Android
Microsoft Intune: A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.Android: An open-source mobile platform based on the Linux kernel, developed by Google, and maintained by the Open Handset Alliance.
168 questions
asked 2023-07-31T13:19:42.6833333+00:00
SolidR0ck 25 Reputation points
commented 2023-09-29T09:06:57.16+00:00
Chris Vugrinec 0 Reputation points
2 answers

how to fix this error because i have failed to submit my app to microsoft store Package URL should begin with https:// and should point to a versioned, downloadable package.

Package URL should begin with https:// and should point to a versioned, downloadable package.

Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams
A Microsoft customizable chat-based workspace.
7,660 questions
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.
3,999 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.
3,705 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.
2,379 questions
Microsoft Configuration Manager
asked 2023-09-28T17:09:11.1266667+00:00
Hound 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-09-29T06:35:07.0033333+00:00
Prasad-MSFT 4,461 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Can't open Word on iPad, Authenticator app is crazy.

This place seems awfully high powered for my question, but this is where I ended up after not getting help elsewhere. I Have MS365. It works on my iMac and my iPad. I used Word on the iPad not long ago. (There has been a recent iOS update.) Today 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.
3,999 questions
asked 2023-09-29T01:51:37.0066667+00:00
Robin Reed 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-09-29T02:23:28.0733333+00:00
Dave Patrick 393.1K Reputation points MVP
3 answers

The Authenticator app is requesting a code from the app itself

I recently deleted the Microsoft Authenticator app by accident, and why I downloaded it again and tried to sign in it is asking for a code from the app itself. I use an institutional account from university and now I can’t activate or even log in to 365…

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.
3,999 questions
asked 2022-11-16T23:33:11.087+00:00
Fyp.Perez 41 Reputation points
commented 2023-09-29T00:12:53.8066667+00:00
Chris Hedstrom 0 Reputation points
1 answer

How to get out from a MS Authenticator loop when adding account

I am using Office 365 web based (on Chrome) to access my work email. Yesterday afternoon, when trying to login, after the user/password screens, a popup asked me to approve my sign in via the MS Authenticator app. I did not have this Authenticator…

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.
3,999 questions
asked 2021-09-10T22:27:34.697+00:00
Rogerio Hawilla 11 Reputation points
commented 2023-09-28T21:20:56.3766667+00:00
Fargnoli, Al 21 Reputation points
1 answer

Bitlocker Key error

After updating Windows today, I am unable to log in to my laptop. After signing into Microsoft to find bitlocker key for my device, I keep receiving this error. Please assist. This is urgent. Sorry, something went wrong. We're not sure what happened…

Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365
Formerly Office 365, is a line of subscription services offered by Microsoft which adds to and includes the Microsoft Office product line.
2,170 questions
Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
8,885 questions
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.
3,999 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
10,611 questions
SharePoint
SharePoint
A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.
8,082 questions
asked 2023-09-16T17:06:42.9533333+00:00
Ubaldimir Guerra 10 Reputation points
answered 2023-09-28T18:25:54.37+00:00
Finley 85 Reputation points
0 answers

Microsoft Authenticator required while enrolling corporate iOS device [loophole]

Hi, Recently Microsoft has been enforcing users to have Authenticator set up so they can log in for the first time. It would be fine if the device we need to set up first wasn't the corporate phone and it goes through the Intune enrollment process. I'd…

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.
3,999 questions
asked 2023-09-27T19:43:45.3133333+00:00
PBMc 51 Reputation points
edited the question 2023-09-28T18:11:59.89+00:00
JamesTran-MSFT 32,876 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
10 answers

Transfer data of Microsoft authenticator from Android to Iphone

Is there a way to restore Microsoft authenticator accounts/data from Android phone on to a iPhone? If not, what are the steps for manually transferring individual accounts to iphone Microsoft 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.
3,999 questions
asked 2021-11-07T11:55:37.523+00:00
Manohar Vasnani 46 Reputation points
answered 2023-09-28T17:31:08.6066667+00:00
Matt Ellement 0 Reputation points
0 answers

mfa is asking twice on azure authentication

Hi, When I try to login to azure, it asks me twice the mfa and the second one is not working. We have only one user here, so nobody else has access. The problem I think is with an older mfa setup that was removed from…

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.
3,999 questions
asked 2023-09-28T16:45:26.6966667+00:00
Stefan Ioan 0 Reputation points
0 answers

How to login using authenticator app?

I recently changed my password in my work account. So my outlook and teams were asking to login again using the new password. However, when I enter password, it is asking code from Authenticator app. When I click on, I don’t have authenticator, it is…

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.
3,999 questions
asked 2023-09-28T16:01:53.51+00:00
Abegail 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Is there a way to change Authenticator back to 6 digits and not 8 digits.

Authenticator now is 8 digits instead of 6 digits. Upgraded to new iphone 14 and it changed. I need it back to 6 digits. Can someone help?

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.
3,999 questions
asked 2022-12-23T19:10:31.967+00:00
Ray H 6 Reputation points
commented 2023-09-28T14:47:14.59+00:00
Rose Marie Hamilton 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Microsoft authenticator Request Denied

Hi Everyone My Authenticator blocks the request in the app before it reaches the requested cell phone, this occurs because I accidentally clicked on I don't recognize(no, it is not me) this request in the APP After that it stopped sending notifications…

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.
3,999 questions
asked 2023-09-28T12:22:08.62+00:00
Bruno Zanca 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2023-09-28T13:40:55.6966667+00:00
Bruno Zanca 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Microsoft Authendicator/Company portal

Hello I am unsure where this issue lies. I downloaded "Intune Company Portal" on my phone and I went through the setup and the setup went fine but when I get to the part to download Word, PowerPoint, etc. it installs all the apps fine except…

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.
3,999 questions
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune
A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.
3,332 questions
asked 2023-09-27T06:43:28.04+00:00
Anja Hansen 20 Reputation points
commented 2023-09-28T13:29:33.3266667+00:00
Anja Hansen 20 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Authenticator app doesnt work

I have been unable to view work emails from home for weeks now. Every time I try to login to my email on my laptop, it says to type in this number on the authenticator app. when I open the app, there is no option to type in any number. When I open my…

Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365
Formerly Office 365, is a line of subscription services offered by Microsoft which adds to and includes the Microsoft Office product line.
2,170 questions
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.
3,999 questions
asked 2023-09-26T18:49:08.2866667+00:00
William Scott 20 Reputation points
edited the question 2023-09-28T12:26:46+00:00
William Scott 20 Reputation points
1 answer

Can we use outlook mobile app built in authenticator instead of stand alone microsoft authenticator app

We received the notice that we must enabling a stronger form of multifactor authentication beginning September 15, 2023. Q: Can we use the built in authenticator within the Outlook mobile app? Thank you!

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.
3,999 questions
asked 2023-09-26T19:55:57.56+00:00
Scott Otta 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-09-28T12:23:07.3133333+00:00
Dave Patrick 393.1K Reputation points MVP
1 answer

Got a new iPhone and now having trouble signing in to my MSN email

I don’t understand what is going on. I changed my password and now it’s asking for an Authenticator code. I have no idea where to find it. All I want to do is sign in to my email. What in the world is going on??? Tags? What are tags? I just want to sign…

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.
3,999 questions
asked 2023-09-27T16:54:41.9766667+00:00
Lotene Garcia 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-09-28T12:16:58.42+00:00
Dave Patrick 393.1K Reputation points MVP