How do I unlock my authenticator app?

Access Settings.
Go to Security and Login.
Click Use two-factor authentication under Two-Factor Authentication.
Click Setup alongside Recovery Codes.
Click Get Codes.

Why is Authenticator app locked?

Cause: Microsoft changed the way the app works due to feedback they received asking for the app to be made more secure. The app lock feature is now enabled by default. For more information, see the developers’ blog post about the change and their frequently asked questions page.

How do I remove Microsoft authenticator from my Iphone?

iOS From the main screen, select the menu button, then select Edit accounts. Tap the red icon next to the account name, then tap Remove Account.

How do I change my authenticator pin?

Reset PIN from Settings

Sign-in to Windows 10, version 1703 or later using an alternate credential.
Open Settings, click Accounts, click Sign-in options.
Under PIN, click I forgot my PIN and follow the instructions.

How do I reset my Microsoft authenticator app?

On your mobile device, open the Microsoft Authenticator app, and select Begin recovery from the bottom of the screen. Sign in to your recovery account, using the same personal Microsoft account you used during the backup process. Your account credentials are recovered to the new device.

How do I regenerate an authenticator QR Code?

On your old phone, create a QR code:

In the Authenticator app, tap More Transfer accounts. Export accounts.
Select which accounts you want to transfer to your new phone, and then tap Next. If you transfer multiple accounts, your old phone may create more than one QR code.

What if I lost my phone with Google Authenticator?

What if I lose my phone with Google Authenticator on it?

Save your Backup Codes.
Print Your QR Codes.
Print or Save the Key.
Reset Authenticator App using Change Phone option.
Change your Google Account Password.
Revoke your App Passwords.

What is Google Authenticator key?

The app (iOS/Android) generates a random code used to verify your identity when you’re logging into various services. The code can technically be sent to your phone via text message every time— but the Google Authenticator app provides an extra level of security.

What is the key for Authenticator app?

When you set up an authenticator app with a website, that site generates a secret key – a random collection of numbers and symbols – which you then save to the app. The site usually shows you that key in the form of a QR code. When you scan that with the app, the key is then saved to your phone.

How do I use authenticator?

Set up Google Authenticator

On your device, go to your Google Account.
At the top, in the navigation panel, select Security.
Under “Signing in to Google,” tap 2-Step Verification.
Under “Add more second steps to verify it’s you,” find “Authenticator app” and tap Set up.
Follow the on-screen steps.

How does Google Authenticator work without Internet?

Google Authenticator doesn’t require any internet or mobile connection. The system generates the secret key – a unique 16 or 32 character alphanumeric code. This code is scanned by GA or can be entered manually and as a result, both system and GA know the same secret key. Based on it they generate the same OTPs.

What is the secret key for Microsoft authenticator?

The secret key is a unique 16 character alphanumeric code that is required during the set up of the PIN generating tools. The secret key is issued through email by logging on to the CommCell environment.

What happens if I lose my phone Microsoft authenticator?

2 Answers. in case you lose your phone every service has (or should has) a contingent plan. In Outlook.com (Security Info) you can configure your phone to be called(sms too) after that you can generate a new QrCode to read in a new phone.

Can I install Microsoft authenticator on my PC?

Microsoft Authenticator app is now available for download from Windows Store for Windows 10 Mobile devices. Soon, this app will have a cool feature that you can use to unlock your Windows 10 computer over Bluetooth without entering the password. Just open the app and tap on a nearby computer.

How do I get authenticator on my PC?

Google Authenticator

First, go to this page and sign in to your Google account.
Select Get started and follow the wizard.
Review your settings, verify your phone number, and then set a backup phone number.
Test the setup there and then to make sure it all works.
Download and install the Google Authenticator app onto your phone.

Where do I find my Microsoft authenticator QR Code?

Regenerate QR code for my microsoft authenticator

Go to Security & Privacy page > choose Additional security verification > Update my phone numbers used for account security.
After that it will open a new window.
Choose Set up Authenticator app and it will open a pop-up box with QR code so that you can configure the app on your new device.

How do I activate Microsoft authenticator?

Add account to Microsoft Authenticator

Open the Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone.
Tap the + > Work or school account.
Use your phone to scan the QR square that is on your computer screen. Notes:
Your account will be added automatically to the app and will display a six-digit code.