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

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 three steps to …

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.

Conveniently and securely sign in to all your online accounts using multifactor authentication, passwordless sign-in or password autofill with Microsoft Authenticator.

Only limited authentication methods are available in China. Instead of using push notifications for two-step verification, users can set up Authenticator to receive verification codes on their device that they …

Note: Starting July 2025, the autofill feature in Authenticator will stop working, and from August 2025, passwords will no longer be accessible in Authenticator. Learn more.

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

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 app so that …