If you're using a personal Microsoft account (such as, alain@outlook.com) with two-factor verification, you can manage your app passwords from the Security basics page. For detailed instructions, see "Using app passwords with apps that don't support two-step verification" in this article.

Learn how to create and delete app passwords for non-browser apps that don't support two-step verification, such as Outlook 2010. You need to use the Security info page, which is turned on by your administrator, and follow the steps to add or delete app passwords.

The Microsoft Authenticator app helps you sign in to your accounts if you use two-factor verification. Two-factor verification helps you to access your accounts more securely, especially while viewing sensitive information. Because passwords can be forgotten, stolen, or compromised, two-factor verification is an additional security step that ...

Sign into the Microsoft 365 portal (office.com). Select your avatar in the top right, then select View account. Under Security info select Update info. Note: For information about using the App passwords section of the Additional security verification page, see Manage app passwords for two-factor verification.

App passwords are autogenerated and only entered once per app. There's a limit of 40 passwords per user. If you try to create one after that limit, you'll be prompted to delete an existing password before being allowed to create the new one.

If you see an “incorrect password” error on an app or device after you turn on two-step verification, but you’re sure your password was correct, that means you'll need an app password for that app or device. App passwords are only available if you use two-step verification.

In this article, we provide simple instructions that you can share with your users for using Authenticator as a time-based one-time password (TOTP) provider. An additional factor in authentication prevents up to 99.9% of identity compromises.

The Authenticator app is available for Android and iOS . Frequently asked questions. Select the headings below to see more information. Microsoft Authenticator versions. Q: Which version of the Authenticator app should I be using?

Go to My Apple ID. Select Manage your Apple ID and sign in. Select Password and Security. Under Two-Step Verification, select Get Started and follow the onscreen instructions. Once you've enabled 2 -step verification for your iCloud account, you have to generate an app-specific password to add your account to the Outlook app.