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Setup Microsoft Authenticator app authentication
Use the Microsoft Authenticator app to receive notifications on your smartphone
or tablet to verify your identity when prompted for Multifactor Authentication.
Step 1. Download and install the Microsoft Authenticator app
Visit the Apple app store or Google play store on your device and install the
Microsoft Authenticator app. Alternatively, visit aka.ms/authapp and download
the Microsoft Authenticator app.
Step 2. Add your account to the app
2. Select Add Method > Authenticator app
3. Follow the wizard experience to setup the app
Scan the QR Code in the app and test the push notification flow as part of this
experience. For more information, see this guidance.
Step 3. Change default sign-in settings to the Authenticator app
To ensure that you are prompted to sign-in using push notifications:
2. Select Default sign-in method > Change> Authenticator –
notification option.
Congratulations! You are now setup with the Microsoft Authenticator app and
can receive push notifications for multifactor authentication verification.
Thanks,
IT Department