move microsoft authenticator app to new phone

Very often when using any services for which you’ve created an account, you link the accounts to your phone. This type of authentication can be performed either via SMS or by using special authenticators, such as Microsoft Authenticator. You only need to verify on one of the devices.Two-factor authentication is a safe way to keep your personal information on your account safe. From now on, all your registered devices will receive notifications from the Microsoft Authenticator app when you sign in.Your second device is registered successfully and it will be shown in the list of security info methods.When you see the following screen, click ' Next'.

Tap on the notification, enter the number displays and tap “ Yes” for verification.

You will receive a notification on your second device.

A notification is sent to the Microsoft Authenticator app on your second device.

A 6 digit code will be shown and your account is added.

(Note: For iPhone users, you may need to change the app permission to scan the QR code: Settings > Authenticator > Camera) If you cannot use your phone camera, click ' Can't scan image?' to enter the 9 digit code and the URL instead.

Now scan the QR code on the browser with your device.

Click the + button in the top right-hand corner and choose “ Work or school account”.

When you see the following screen, open the Microsoft Authenticator app on your second device.

If you have not downloaded the app, click ' Download now'.

Click ' Next' if you have installed the Microsoft Authenticator app.

Open the drop-down list and choose ' Authenticator app', then click ' Add'.

Choose ' Security info' from the left menu, then click ' + Add method'.

Then click your profile icon in the top right-hand corner and select ' View account'.

Tap on the notification and choose ' Approve'.

Your will receive a notification on your registered device.

Open a browser on your computer and sign in to O365 at.

Install the Microsoft Authenticator app on your second device.

To set up the Microsoft Authenticator app on multiple devices, please follow the steps below.

Move microsoft authenticator app to new phone