Microsoft Authenticator is a security app for two-factor authentication. It competes directly with Google Authenticator, Authy, LastPass Authenticator, and others.

Learn how to use Microsoft Authenticator app on PC and Phone to securely sign in to your personal, work, school, or other accounts without using a password.

Yes, there are several authenticator apps for Android that also have a desktop or Mac version. Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, and Authy are all available for desktop and Mac users.

For enhanced security online, download Microsoft Authenticator app and follow our instructions to set it up properly on your PC.

Though it began as a smartphone app for iPhone and Android, Microsoft published a version in 2018 that would allow users to approve or block logins via Apple Watch.

Microsoft also recommends that users who still have Authenticator installed on their Apple Watch delete the app, as it is expected to stop working next month.

If your Microsoft Authenticator app is not working or displaying code for the accounts, then follow the suggestions to fix the issue using multiple methods.

The Microsoft Authenticator mobile app is about to lose its password autofill feature as Microsoft prepares to streamline its password management offerings to the benefit of its Edge browser.

Microsoft Authenticator is available for free as an app on the Google Play Store for Android devices and the App Store for iPhones. First-time setup involves signing into your Microsoft account.

Microsoft Authenticator brings password autofill to mobile devices Microsoft has released a new version of Microsoft Authenticator that now acts as a password manager for Android and iOS.