The Microsoft Authenticator app helps you sign into your accounts when you're using two-step verification.

Set up multifactor authentication If you haven't already done so, when you sign in to your Microsoft 365 account a security dialog box appears reminding you to set up basic security:

Microsoft Authenticator helps you sign in to your accounts if you've forgotten your password, use two-step verification or multi-factor authentication, or have gone passwordless on your account.

This is called two-step verification or multi-factor authentication. As the only way to sign in - just tap an approval on your phone to sign in. This is called going passwordless. Just follow the …

If your organization supports two-factor verification or multi-factor authentication sign-in, you can set up your work or school accounts to use Authenticator as one of the verification methods.

Availability: Mobile devices are almost always with the user, making them convenient for authentication purposes. Desktops, on the other hand, are not as portable.

If you have problems signing in with two-step verification, get more information at Having trouble with Two-factor Authentication. Find out how to Get started with the Microsoft Authenticator …

Wondering what multifactor authentication, sometimes known as two step verification, is? This article will explain it clearly.

Make sure notifications are enabled for the app. Check your text messages for authentication codes which may have arrived silently. Outdated app version: Using an outdated version of the …

Make sure notifications are enabled for the app. Check your text messages for authentication codes which may have arrived silently. Outdated app version: Using an outdated version of the …