How to Set Up Microsoft Authenticator
To set up the Authenticator, you need a computer and an Android or iOS device. You also need the username and password for your Microsoft account. If you don’t have a Microsoft account, you need to create one first.
How to Use Microsoft Authenticator to Sign In
Once set up, when you sign into a Microsoft account, you’ll get a notification on your smartphone. When you sign into a non-Microsoft account, you’ll be asked for a 6-digit code. The app continuously generates these codes. Here’s how to sign in with Microsoft Authenticator.
Set up Microsoft Authenticator on a Third-Party Account
To set up Microsoft Authenticator on a third-party account like Facebook or Google, you need to generate a code in that account’s settings. Connecting the Microsoft Authenticator app to your Facebook account is easy.
What is Microsoft Authenticator?
Like the Google Authenticator, the Microsoft Authenticator enables you to use two-factor verification without repeatedly receiving text messages. When you sign in to a Microsoft account, the Authenticator can provide either a code or a notification for your approval. The app also works with non-Microsoft accounts via its code generator and is available for Android and iOS.
