Microsoft Authenticator

Free • Microsoft Corporation • Android • Secure Download

Microsoft Authenticator enhances security with two-factor authentication for accounts.

Package Name com.azure.authenticator

License Free

Op. System Android

Category Finance

Language English38 more

Author Microsoft Corporation

Size 101 MB

Permissions 33

Downloads 722,377

Date Feb 15, 2024

File type APK

Architecture arm64-v8a

Content Rating +3

SHA256 cbb46ab53bcb56e7aa6b125c767f5ff55e3a288e726b051bb587e47bb01c8db0

Requirements Android 8.0 or higher required

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android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS
android.permission.CAMERA
android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
android.permission.INTERNET
android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES
android.permission.NFC
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
android.permission.sec.ENTERPRISE_DEVICE_ADMIN
android.permission.sec.MDM_CERTIFICATE
android.permission.sec.MDM_SECURITY
android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
android.permission.VIBRATE
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
com.azure.authenticator.knox.SUPPORT_PERMISSION
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_CERTIFICATE
com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_CERT_PROVISIONING
com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_ENTERPRISE_DEVICE_ADMIN
com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_SECURITY

Microsoft Authenticator is the official Microsoft application designed for two-factor authentication on a wide range of websites and services. Two-factor authentication is crucial in safeguarding your account from potential hacking attempts. Reusing passwords can pose a significant security risk, as data breaches may lead to unauthorized access to multiple accounts. However, with two-factor authentication enabled, accessing your account without the unique code generated by the app becomes virtually impossible for hackers. Microsoft Authenticator functions similarly to other authentication apps like Google Authenticator. When setting up 2FA for a specific service, you will need to scan the QR code generated by the app to link it to the service. Moving forward, each time you log in to the service, you will need to retrieve the code from the app within 30 seconds before it expires and a new code is generated. This process enhances security by providing an additional layer of protection for your accounts. To enhance the security of your device, consider downloading the Microsoft Authenticator APK today.

Frequent questions

How can I recover my Microsoft Authenticator account?

Microsoft Authenticator supports backing up all the services in which the 2FA is enabled. To that end, you'll have to back up the app and link it to your Microsoft account. Then, you can start the recovery in the new device, and everything will be synced.

Is Microsoft Authenticator safe?

Yes, Microsoft Authenticator is a safe app. Do perform regular back ups, though, since if you lose your smartphone, you'll need to recover the synced accounts one by one, and some will never be recovered.

Is Microsoft Authenticator free?

Microsoft Authenticator is Microsoft's two-step verification app. It is free, and you can add as many accounts as you want to ensure they are not stolen in case your password is hacked.

How can I add an account to Microsoft Authenticator?

To add an account to Microsoft Authenticator, first, you need to enable the two-step verification on the corresponding service. Then, scan the QR code and it'll be synced with the app, which will start generating the 2FA codes.