Microsoft Authenticator

A safe and convenient way to to your through face ID, PIN, or fingerprint!

Microsoft Authenticator, a Microsoft security app, promises its s an easier and faster way to sign in. There's no need for s to input a long . Instead, face ID, fingerprint and PIN code are introduced here. Greater protection will be given when the second layer of security is toggled on. Install Microsoft Authenticator on your Android device and make your study or work more efficient!

Use Microsoft Authenticator for easy, secure s for all your online s using multi-factor authentication, less, or autofill. You also have additional management options for your Microsoft personal, work or school s.

Getting started with multi-factor authentication

Multi factor authentication (MFA) or two factor authentication (2FA) provides a second layer of security. When logging in with multi-factor authentication, you’ll enter your , and then you’ll be asked for an additional way to prove it’s really you. Either approve the notification sent to the Microsoft Authenticator, or enter the one-time (OTP) generated by the app. The one-time s (OTP codes) have a 30 second timer counting down. This timer is so you never have to use the same time-based one-time (TOTP) twice and you don’t have to the number. The one-time (OTP) doesn’t require you to be connected to a network, and it won’t drain your battery. You can add multiple s to your app, including non-Microsoft s like Facebook, Amazon, Dropbox, Google, LinkedIn, GitHub, and more.

Getting started with less

Use your phone, not your , to to your Microsoft . Just enter your name, then approve the notification sent to your phone. Your fingerprint, face ID, or PIN will provide a second layer of security in this two-step verification process. 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.

Getting started with autofill

Microsoft Authenticator app can also autofill s for you. on the s tab inside the Authenticator app with your personal Microsoft to start syncing s, including the s saved in Microsoft Edge. Make Microsoft Authenticator the default autofill provider and start autofilling s on apps and sites you visit on your mobile. Your s are protected with multi-factor authentication in the app. You will need to prove yourself with your fingerprint, face ID, or PIN to access and autofill s on your mobile. You can also import s from Google Chrome and other managers.

Microsoft personal, work or school s

Sometimes your work or school might ask you to install the Microsoft Authenticator when accessing certain files, emails, or apps. You will need to your device to your organization through the app and add your work or school . Microsoft Authenticator also s cert-based authentication by issuing a certificate on your device. This will let your organization know that the request is coming from a trusted device and help you seamlessly and securely access additional Microsoft apps and services without needing to to each. Because Microsoft Authenticator s single sign-on, once you have proven your identity once, you will not need to again to other Microsoft apps on your device.

Access Permissions

Microsoft Authenticator includes the following optional access permissions. All these require consent. If you choose to not grant these optional access permissions, you can still use Microsoft Authenticator for other services that do not require such permission. For more information see https://aka.ms/authappfaq

Accessibility Service. Used to optionally Autofill on more apps and sites.

Location. Sometimes your organization wants to know your location before allowing you to access certain resources. The app will request this permission only if your organization has a policy requiring location.

Camera. Used to scan QR codes when you add a work, school, or non-Microsoft .

Read the contents of your storage. This permission is only used when you report a technical problem through the app settings. Some information from your storage is collected to diagnose the issue.