Each update provides bug fixes, and performance improvements. Make sure you stay updated with the latest version for the best authentication experience.
Overview
Use your phone, not your password, to log into your Microsoft account. Just enter your username, then approve the notification sent to your phone. After you’ve signed in with two factor authentication (2FA), you’ll have access to all your Microsoft products and services, such as Outlook, OneDrive, Office, and more. Two factor authentication (2FA) is easy, convenient, and secure when using Microsoft Authenticator. Your fingerprint, face ID, or PIN will provide a second layer of security in this two step verification process. add multiple accounts to your app, including non-Microsoft accounts like LinkedIn, Github, Amazon, Dropbox, Google, Facebook, and more.
Features
The user’s fingerprint, face ID, or PIN can be used as a second layer of security in this two step verification process.
Because Microsoft Authenticator supports single sign-on, once you have proven your identity once, you will not need to log in again to other Microsoft apps on your device.
Access to all Microsoft products and services in one app.
Add multiple accounts to the app, including non-Microsoft accounts.
Option to approve the notification sent to the Microsoft Authenticator, or enter the one time password (OTP) generated by the app.
Pros
Two layer security.
Convenience of having all Microsoft apps and non-Microsoft accounts accessed in one app.
Seamlessly and securely access additional Microsoft apps and services without needing to log into each.
Cons
Initial set up proved difficult and very frustrating for some users.
How it works
Download the app
Enable two factor authentication (2FA) on all your accounts.
Log in with your Microsoft account details
Enter the one time password (OTP) provided by the Microsoft Authenticator app.
In the settings, add your fingerprint scanner, face ID, or PIN.
The one time passwords (OTP codes) have a 30 second timer counting down. This timer is so you never have to use the same time based one time password (TOTP) twice and you don’t have to remember the number.
Updated 05-08-2023
Updates
Each update provides bug fixes, and performance improvements. Make sure you stay updated with the latest version for the best authentication experience.
Overview
Use your phone, not your password, to log into your Microsoft account. Just enter your username, then approve the notification sent to your phone. After you’ve signed in with two factor authentication (2FA), you’ll have access to all your Microsoft products and services, such as Outlook, OneDrive, Office, and more. Two factor authentication (2FA) is easy, convenient, and secure when using Microsoft Authenticator. Your fingerprint, face ID, or PIN will provide a second layer of security in this two step verification process. add multiple accounts to your app, including non-Microsoft accounts like LinkedIn, Github, Amazon, Dropbox, Google, Facebook, and more.
Features
Pros
Cons
How it works
Download the app
Enable two factor authentication (2FA) on all your accounts.
Log in with your Microsoft account details
Enter the one time password (OTP) provided by the Microsoft Authenticator app.
In the settings, add your fingerprint scanner, face ID, or PIN.
The one time passwords (OTP codes) have a 30 second timer counting down. This timer is so you never have to use the same time based one time password (TOTP) twice and you don’t have to remember the number.