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Microsoft Authenticator App: Download & Install
An authenticator app will make phishing attacks things of a past
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Updated onMarch 5, 2024
updated onMarch 5, 2024
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Two-factor authentication will protect your accounts from unauthorized access and enhance your security, and that’s what Microsoft Authenticator app is all about.
The tool enhanced security since all login attempts require a unique code generated by the app on your phone. It also offers offline support to generate codes even when offline and additional protection against phishing attacks.
How do I download & install the Microsoft Authenticator app?
1. Where to download the app?
The app is available for both Android and iOS platforms, and you can download it from the following locations:
1. Install Microsoft Authenticator on Android
2. Install Microsoft Authenticator on iOS devices
3. Step-by-step guide to set up login with Microsoft Authenticator app
Features of the Microsoft Authenticator app
If you’re not using two-factor authentication, you should download the Microsoft Authenticator app and protect all your important online accounts. Do keep in mind that a few users reported issues with thewrong code in Microsoft Authenticator, but that can be easily resolved.
To secure your PC and online accounts even further, be sure to read aboutWindows 11 multi-factor authentication. Sadly, Microsoft Authenticator for Windows 11 or 10 isn’t available, and you can’t download it for Mac either.
Have you ever used Microsoft Authenticator? Share your experiences with us in the comments section!
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Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
