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This article answers common questions about the Microsoft Authenticator app. If you don't see an answer to your question, go to the Microsoft Authenticator app forum .

The Microsoft Authenticator app replaced the Azure Authenticator app, and it's the recommended app when you use two-step verification. The Authenticator app is available for Android and iOS .

Frequently asked questions

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Microsoft Authenticator versions

Q: Which version of the Authenticator app should I be using?

A: We're always working on new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements. Make sure you stay updated with the latest Android and iOS version for the best authentication experience.

Permission to access your location

Q: I got a prompt asking me to grant permission for the app to access my location. Why am I seeing this?

A: You will see a prompt from the Authenticator app asking for access to your location if your IT admin has created a policy requiring you to share your GPS location before you are allowed to access specific resources. You’ll need to share your location once every hour to ensure you are still within a country where you are allowed to access the resource.

On iOS, Microsoft recommends allowing the app to access location always. Follow the iOS prompts to grant that permission. Here’s what each permission level will mean for you:

  • Allow while using the app: If you choose this option, you’ll be prompted to select two more options.

  • Always allow (recommended): While you’re still accessing the protected resource, for the next 24 hours, your location will be shared silently once per hour from the device, so you will not need to get out your phone and manually approve each hour.

  • Keep only while using: While you’re still accessing the protected resource, every hour, you’ll need to pull out your device and manually approve the request.

  • Allow once: Once every hour that you’re still accessing the resource, or next time you try to access the resource, you’ll need to grant permission again. You will need to go to Settings and manually enable the permission.

  • Don’t allow: If you select this option, you’ll be blocked from accessing the resource. If you change your mind, you will need to go to Settings and manually enable the permission.

On Android, Microsoft recommends allowing the app to access location all the time. Follow the Android prompts to grant that permission. Here’s what each permission level will mean for you:

  • Allow all the time (recommended): While you’re still accessing the protected resource, for the next 24 hours, your location will be shared silently once per hour from the device, so you will not need to get out your phone and manually approve each hour.

  • Allow only while using the app: While you’re still accessing the protected resource, every hour, you’ll need to pull out your device and manually approve the request.

  • Deny and don’t ask again: If you select this option, you’ll be blocked from accessing the resource.

Q: How is my location information used and stored?

A: Authenticator collects your GPS information to determine what country you are located in. The country name and location coordinates are sent back to the system to determine if you are allowed to access the protected resource. The country name is stored and reported back to your IT admin, but your actual coordinates are never saved or stored on Microsoft servers.

Q: Why do push notifications show an incorrect address?

A: Authenticator push notifications can include your location to provide better sign-in security. Authenticator depends upon APIs from the underlying operating system and other backend services to provide the location. In some cases, push notifications may show an incorrect address that Authenticator received, or they may show an approximate address on a map.

Deny requests with modified location

Q: Why is my sign-in denied because of my location?

A: Users can modify the location reported by iOS and Android devices. As a result, Microsoft Authenticator is updating its security baseline for location-based Conditional Access policies. Authenticator will deny authentications where the user may be using a different location than the actual GPS location of the mobile device where Authenticator installed.

In the November 2023 release of Authenticator, users who modify the location of their device will get a denial message in Authenticator when they try location-based authentication. Beginning January 2024, any users that run older Authenticator versions will be blocked from location-based authentication:

  • Authenticator version 6.2309.6329 or earlier on Android

  • Authenticator version 6.7.16 or earlier on iOS

To find which users run older versions of Authenticator, use Microsoft Graph APIs.

Backup and recovery

Q: I got a new device or restored my device from a backup. How do I set up my accounts in Authenticator again?

A: If you turned on Cloud Backup on your old device, you can use your old backup to recover your account credentials on your new iOS or an Android device. For more info, see the Backup and recover account credentials with Authenticator article.

Lost device

Q: I lost my device or moved on to a new device. How do I make sure notifications don't continue to go to my old device?

A: Adding Authenticator to your new device doesn't automatically remove the app from your old device. Even deleting the app from your old device isn't enough. You must both delete the app from your old device AND tell Microsoft or your organization to forget and unregister the old device.

  • To remove the app from a device using a personal Microsoft account, go to the two-step verification area of your Account Security page and choose to turn off verification for your old device.

  • To remove the app from a device using a work or school Microsoft account, go to the two-step verification area of either your My Apps page or your organization's company portal to turn off verification for your old device.

Notification blocks sign-in

Q: I’m trying to sign in and I need to select the number in my app that’s displayed on the sign-in screen, but the notification prompt from Authenticator is blocking the screen. What do I do?

A: Select the ““I can’t see number” option on the notification so you can see the sign-in screen and the number you need to select. The prompt reappears after 3 seconds, and you can select the correct number then.

Notifications are expired

Why are my notifications in Authenticator always expired?

A: Authenticator requires your mobile device clock to accurately report your local time. If your device clock is set to manual, reconfigure your system clock to automatic. After updating your clock, restart your device and make sure the new time is set correctly.

Registering a device

Q: Is registering a device agreeing to give the company or service access to my device?

A: Registering a device gives your device access to your organization's services and doesn't allow your organization access to your device.

Error adding account

Q: I can't add my work or school account to Microsoft Authenticator and I am receiving the following error: “We could not complete the sign-in at this time. Please ensure push notifications are enabled in Settings and your network connection is stable.”

A: Press OK to dismiss the message and then go to Settings and make sure push notifications are enabled and you have network connectivity. You can also remove your account and attempt the sign in again. If you are still not able to add your account, please reach out to your admin.

Q: I can't add my work or school account to Microsoft Authenticator on Android and I am receiving one of the following errors: “Google Play services are currently unavailable on this device,” “Sorry, only part of the set up completed successfully,” or “Enable push notifications to receive alerts.”

A: In order to use the Microsoft Authenticator App on Android for your work or school account, push notifications for the app must be enabled and Google Play Services and the Google Play Store must be downloaded and enabled.

If you still have trouble, check these settings:

  • Make sure the device requires a PIN or biometric to unlock. Try to re-enable faceID or fingerprint in the device settings and restart the device. Use the faceID or fingerprint to unlock the device after restart, then try to re-enable passwordless for the account in Microsoft Authenticator.

  • If you are using Android for Work or Work Profile, make sure the PIN or biometric is enabled for the profile in Microsoft Authenticator.

  • Make sure the device has hardware encryption enabled. For steps to enable hardware encryption, see Encrypt your Android device .

  • Make sure the device is registered. Open Authenticator > Settings > Device Registration. Make sure the account is registered for passwordless and is joined to you work or school. Sign-in with this account on the device registration page, then try enabling passwordless for the account.

  • Check that your phone is not running any malware like a rootkit for example.

If you are still not able to add your account, please reach out to your admin.

Q: When I try to add my account, I get an error message saying “The account you're trying to add is not valid at this time. Contact your admin to fix this issue (uniqueness validation).” What should I do?

A: Reach out to your admin and let them know you’re prevented from adding your account to Authenticator because of a uniqueness validation issue. You’ll need to provide your sign-in username so that your admin can look you up in your organization.

Q: I am having trouble adding my work or school account to my Microsoft Authenticator app. What are the steps?

A: To add a work or school account for passwordless or two-step verification, select the + button in the top right corner of Microsoft Authenticator > Work or school account > Sign in and complete the authentication on your device to add your account.

If you are adding a work or school account for two-step verification, you can also visit mysignins.microsoft.com > Security Info > Add sign-in method > Authenticator App and complete the steps using the provided QR code in order to add your account.

More information about adding a work or school account to Microsoft Authenticator can be found at Add your work or school account to the Microsoft Authenticator app .

Q: I am having trouble adding my personal account to Microsoft Authenticator. What are the steps?

A: If you need help adding your personal Microsoft account to Microsoft Authenticator, please visit our Microsoft account help page How to use Microsoft Authenticator .

App Lock feature

Q: What is App Lock, and how can I use it to help to keep me more secure?

A: App Lock helps keep your one-time verification codes, app information, and app settings more secure. When App Lock is enabled, you’ll be asked to authenticate using your device PIN or biometric every time you open Authenticator. App Lock also helps ensure that you’re the only one who can approve notifications by prompting for your PIN or biometric any time you approve a sign-in notification. You can turn App Lock on or off on the Authenticator Settings page. By default, App Lock is turned on when you set up a PIN or biometric on your device.

Unfortunately, there's no guarantee that App Lock will stop someone from accessing Authenticator. That's because device registration can happen in other locations outside of Authenticator, such as in Android account settings or in the Company Portal app.

Q: Why do I see PIN input rather than biometric for unlock?

A: If your using Microsoft Authenticator with an Android or iOS work profile, make sure you add biometrics in your work profile. Biometrics for regular security don't always carry over to work profiles.

Windows Mobile retired

Q: I have a Windows Mobile device, and the Authenticator on Windows Mobile has been deprecated. Can I continue authenticating using the app?

A: All authentications using the Authenticator on Windows Mobile will be retired after July 15, 2020. We strongly recommend that you use an alternate authentication method to avoid being locked out of your accounts.

Alternate options for enterprise users include:


Alternate options for personal Microsoft account users include:

Android screenshots

Q: Can I take screenshots of my one-time password (OTP) codes on the Android Authenticator?

A: Beginning with release 6.2003.1704 of Authenticator Android, by default all OTP codes are hidden anytime a screenshot of Authenticator is taken. If you want to see your OTP codes in screenshots or allow other apps to capture the Authenticator screen, you can. Just turn on the Screen Capture setting in Authenticator and restart the app.

Data handling

Q: What data does the Authenticator collect and store on my behalf and how can I delete this data?

A: The Authenticator app collects three types of information:

  • Account info you provide when you add your account. After adding your account, depending on the features you enable for the account, your account data might sync down to the app. This data is stored on your device and can be removed by removing your account.

  • Non-personally identifiable usage data, such as aggregate details about success or failure of important operations that are used to detect decreased reliability and bugs. This minimal data is needed to keep the app updated and secure. You need to accept the notice of this data collection when you use the app for the first time.

    You can also allow the sharing of additional non-personal usage data by turning on the “Usage Data” toggle button on the app's Settings page or when you use the app for the first time. This data allows our engineers to improve the app in ways that are important to you. This setting can be turned on or off at any time.

  • Diagnostic log data that stays only in the app until you select Send feedback in the app's top menu to send logs to Microsoft. These logs can contain personal data such as email addresses, server addresses, or IP addresses. They also can contain device data such as device name and operating system version. Any personal data collected is limited to information needed to help troubleshoot app issues. You can browse these log files in the app at any time to see the information being gathered. If you send your log files, Authenticator app engineers will use them only to troubleshoot customer-reported issues.

For more information, review the Microsoft Privacy Statement .

Get Incident ID for customer support

Q: How can I get my Incident ID after sending logs to customer support?

A: Users can send logs to customer support and get the Incident ID with these steps:

  1. Open Microsoft Authenticator.

  2. Tap Send feedback in the app's top menu.

  3. Fill out the form and send the feedback.

  4. Note the Incident ID. Your administrator might ask for this Incident ID if they request customer support.

Codes in the app

Q: What are the codes in the app for?

A: When you open Authenticator, you'll see your added accounts as tiles. Your work or school accounts and your personal Microsoft accounts will have six or eight digit numbers visible in the full screen view of the account (accessed by tapping the account tile). For other accounts, you’ll see a six or eight digit number in the Accounts page of the app.
You'll use these codes as single-use password to verify that you are who you say you are. After you sign in with your username and password, you'll type in the verification code that's associated with that account. For example, if you're Katy signing in to your Contoso account, you'd tap the account tile and then use the verification code 895823. For the Outlook account, you’d follow the same steps.
Tap the Contoso account tile.

After you tap the Contoso account tile, the verification code is visible in full screen.

Countdown timer

Q: Why does the number next to the code keep counting down?

A: The active verification code changes every 30 seconds so that if somebody were to learn what code you used to verify your sign in yesterday, or even a minute ago, they wouldn't be able to use that code to get into your account. This timer is the countdown to the verification code changing to the next code. Unlike a password, we don't want you to remember this number. Only someone with access to your phone should be able to get your verification code.

Caution: A common trick of attackers is to contact you via text or phone pretending to be your bank, IT support, or other service provider and saying they need you to read them the code from your authenticator app to verify your identity on the call. Don't give them the code - they're trying to break into your account and are stuck at the verification prompt. No real company should ever ask you to read your verification code to them over the telephone - especially if they called you.

Inactive account tile

Q: Why is my account tile gray and inactive?

A: Microsoft Authenticator acts as a secure repository for your account credentials to help you authenticate and access various applications conveniently. Authenticator may list inactive accounts that are created by other applications that use Authenticator for single sign-on support. These inactive accounts don't need any management and can be safely ignored. They are a function of Authenticator that improves your overall sign-in experience.

Device registration

Q: What is device registration?

A: Your org might require you to register the device to track access to secured resources, such as files and apps. They also might turn on Conditional Access to reduce the risk of unwanted access to those resources. You can unregister your device in Settings , but you may lose access to emails in Outlook, files in OneDrive, and you'll lose the ability to use phone sign-in.

Verification codes when connected

Q: Do I need to be connected to the Internet or my network to get and use the verification codes?

A: The codes don't require you to be on the Internet or connected to data, so you don't need phone service to sign in. Additionally, because the app stops running as soon as you close it, it won't drain your battery.

No notifications when app is closed

Q: Why do I only get notifications when the app is open? When the app is closed, I don't get notifications.

A: If you're getting notifications, but not an alert, even with your ringer on, you should check your app settings. Make sure the app is turned on to use sound or to vibrate for notifications. If you don't get notifications at all, you should check the following conditions:

  • Is your phone in Do Not Disturb or Quiet mode? These modes can prevent apps from sending notifications.

  • Can you get notifications from other apps? If not, it could be a problem with the network connections on your phone, or the notifications channel from Android or Apple. You can try to resolve your network connections through your phone settings. You might need to talk to your service provider to help with the Android or Apple notifications channel.

  • Can you get notifications for some accounts on the app, but not others? If yes, remove the problematic account from your app, add it again allowing notifications, and see if that fixes the problem.

If you tried all of these steps and are still having issues, we recommend sending your log files for diagnostics. Open the app, go to app’s top-level menu, and then select Send feedback . After that, go to the Microsoft Authenticator app forum and tell Microsoft the problem you're seeing and the steps you tried.

Switch to push notifications

Q: I'm using the verification codes in the app, but how do I switch to the push notifications?

A: You can set up notifications for your work or school account (if allowed by your administrator) or for your personal Microsoft account. Notifications won't work for third-party accounts, like Google or Facebook.

To switch your personal account over to notifications, you'll have to re-register your device with the account. Go to Add Account , select Personal Microsoft Account , and then sign in using your username and password.

For your work or school account, your organization decides whether or not to allow one-click notifications.

Notifications for other accounts

Q: Do notifications work for non-Microsoft accounts?

A: No, notifications only work with Microsoft accounts and Azure Active Directory accounts. If your work or school uses Azure AD accounts, they are able to turn off this feature.

Remove account from app

Q: How do I remove an account from the app?

A: Tap the account tile for the account you’d like to remove from the app to view the account full screen. Tap Remove account to remove the account from the app.

If you have a device that is registered with your organization, you might need an extra step to remove your account. On these devices, Authenticator is automatically registered as a device administrator. If you want to completely uninstall the app, you need to first unregister the app in the app settings.

Too many permissions

Q: Why does the app request so many permissions?

A: Here's the full list of permissions that might be asked for, and how they're used by the app. The specific permissions you see will depend on the type of phone you have.

  • Location . Sometimes your organization wants to know your location before allowing you to access certain resources. The app will request this permission only if your organization has a policy requiring location.

  • Use biometric hardware . Some work and school accounts require an additional PIN whenever you verify your identity. The app requires your consent to use biometric or facial recognition instead of entering the PIN.

  • Camera . Used to scan QR codes when you add a work, school, or non-Microsoft account.

  • Contacts and phone . The app requires this permission to search for work or school Microsoft accounts on your phone and add them to the app for you.

  • SMS . Used to make sure your phone number matches the number on record when you sign in with your personal Microsoft account for the first time. We send a text message to the phone on which you installed the app that includes a 6-8 digit verification code. You don't need to find this code and enter it because Authenticator finds it automatically in the text message.

  • Draw over other apps . The notification you get that verifies your identity is also displayed on any other running app.

  • Receive data from the internet . This permission is required for sending notifications.

  • Prevent phone from sleeping . If you register your device with your organization, your organization can change this policy on your phone.

  • Control vibration. You can choose whether you would like a vibration whenever you receive a notification to verify your identity.

  • Use fingerprint hardware . Some work and school accounts require an additional PIN whenever you verify your identity. To make the process easier, we allow you to use your fingerprint instead of entering the PIN.

  • View network connections . When you add a Microsoft account, the app requires network/internet connection.

  • Read the contents of your storage . This permission is only used when you report a technical problem through the app settings. Some information from your storage is collected to diagnose the issue.

  • Full network access. This permission is required for sending notifications to verify your identity.

  • Run at startup . If you restart your phone, this permission ensures that you continue you receive notifications to verify your identity.

  • Accessibility Service . Used to optionally support Autofill on more apps and sites.

Approve requests without unlocking

Q: Why does Authenticator allow you to approve a request without unlocking the device?

A: You don't have to unlock your device to approve verification requests because all you need to prove is that you have your phone with you. Two-step verification requires proving two things--a thing you know, and a thing you have. The thing you know is your password. The thing you have is your phone (set up with Authenticator and registered as a two-step verification proof.) Therefore, having the phone and approving the request meets the criteria for the second step of verification.

Activity notifications

Q: Why am I getting notifications about my account activity?

A: Activity notifications are sent to Authenticator immediately whenever a change is made to your personal Microsoft accounts, helping to keep you more secure. We previously sent these notifications only through email and SMS. For more information about these activity notifications, see What happens if there's an unusual sign-in to your account . To change where you receive your notifications, sign in to the Where can we contact you with non-critical account alerts page of your account.

One-time passcodes

Q: My one-time passcodes are not working. What should I do?

A: Make sure the date and time on your device are correct and are being automatically synced. If the date and time is wrong, or out of sync, the code won't work.

Default mail app

Q: While signing in to my work or school account using the default mail app that comes with iOS, I get prompted by Authenticator for my security verification information. After I enter that information and return to the mail app, I get an error. What can I do?

A: This most-likely happens because your sign-in and your mail app are occurring across two different apps, causing the initial background sign-in process to stop working and to fail. To try to fix this, we recommend you select the Safari icon on the bottom right side of the screen while signing in to your mail app. By moving to Safari, the whole sign-in process happens in a single app, allowing you to sign in to the app successfully.

Signing into an iOS app

Q: I’m trying to sign into an iOS app, and I need to approve a notification on the Authenticator app. When I go back to the iOS app, I get stuck. What can I do?

A: This is a known issue on iOS 13+. The scenario happens when you are trying to sign into an application or service, and you are notified by the iOS Authenticator app and approve. Then, when you go back to the application or service you were signing into, the service is still waiting for approval from the app. This is because the network connecting the service you are signing into terminates and is not able to receive sign-in approval from Authenticator, creating a loop.  If this occurs to you, reach out to your support admin for help, and provide the following details: Use Azure MFA (Azure Multi-Factor Authentication), not MFA server . .

Q: Does Authenticator use App Transport Security (ATS) on the iOS version of the app?

A: Yes, Authenticator on iOS uses Apple's ATS solution to support privacy and data integrity between the app and web services for in-app functions. The in-app browser does not utilize ATS so we can continue to support federated cloud scenarios for customers without interruption.

Apple Watch and Android wearable device support

Q: Are Apple Watch or Android wearable devices supported for Authenticator?

A: Apple Watch and Android wearable devices (such as Samsung Galaxy Watch) are currently incompatible with Authenticator’s security features. With the release of Authenticator 6.7.3 for iOS, the companion app was removed from the Apple Watch. This change only affects wearables, so you can still mirror Authenticator notifications from your phone to your wearable device. But how that experience looks depends on your hardware's operating system.

Autofill with Authenticator

Q: What is Autofill with Authenticator?

A: The Authenticator app now securely stores and auto-fills passwords on apps and websites you visit on your phone. You can use Autofill to sync and autofill your passwords on your iOS and Android devices. After setting up the Authenticator app as an autofill provider on your phone, it offers to save your passwords when you enter them on a site or in an app sign-in page. The passwords are saved as part of your personal Microsoft account and are also available when you sign in to Microsoft Edge with your personal Microsoft account.

Q: What information can Authenticator autofill for me?

A: Authenticator can autofill usernames and passwords on sites and apps you visit on your phone.

Q: How do I turn on password autofill in Authenticator on my phone?

A: Follow these steps:

  1. Open the Authenticator app.

  2. On the Passwords tab in Authenticator, select Sign in with Microsoft and sign in using your Microsoft account . This feature currently supports only Microsoft accounts and doesn't yet support work or school accounts.

Q: How do I make Authenticator the default autofill provider on my phone?

A: Follow these steps:

  1. Open the Authenticator app.

  2. On the Passwords tab inside the app, select Sign in with Microsoft and sign in using your Microsoft account.

  3. Do one of the following:

    • On iOS, under Settings , select How to turn on Autofill in the Autofill settings section to learn how to set Authenticator as the default autofill provider.

    • On Android, under Settings , select Set as Autofill provider in the Autofill settings section.

Q: What if Autofill is not available for me in Settings?

A: If Autofill is not available for you in Authenticator, it might be because autofill has not yet been allowed for your organization or account type. You can use this feature on a device where your work or school account isn’t added. To learn more on how to allow Autofill for your organization, see Autofill for IT admins .

Q: How do I stop syncing passwords?

A: To stop syncing passwords in the Authenticator app, open Settings > Autofill settings > Sync account . On the next screen, you can select on Stop sync and remove all autofill data . This will remove passwords and other autofill data from the device. Removing autofill data doesn't affect two-step verification.

Q: How are my passwords protected by the Authenticator app?

A: Authenticator app already provides a high level of security for two-step verification and account management, and the same high security bar is also extended to managing your passwords.

  • Strong authentication is needed by Authenticator app : Signing into Authenticator requires a second step. This means that your passwords inside Authenticator app are protected even if someone has your Microsoft account password.

  • Autofill data is protected with biometrics and passcode : Before you can autofill password on an app or site, Authenticator requires biometric or device passcode. This helps add extra security so that even if someone else has access to your device, they can't fill or see your password, because they’re unable to provide the biometric or device PIN input. Also, a user cannot open the Passwords page unless they provide biometric or PIN, even if they turn off App Lock in app settings.

  • Passwords on the device are encrypted : Passwords on device are encrypted, and encryption/decryption keys are never stored and always generated when needed. Passwords are only decrypted when user wants to, that is, during autofill or when user wants to see the password, both of which require biometric or PIN.

  • Cloud and network security : Your passwords on the cloud are encrypted and decrypted only when they reach your device. Passwords are synced over an SSL-protected HTTPS connection, which helps prevent an attacker from eavesdropping on sensitive data when it is being synced. We also ensure we check the sanity of data being synced over network using cryptographic hashed functions (specifically, hash-based message authentication code).

Autofill for IT admins

Q: Will my employees or students get to use password autofill in Authenticator app?

A: Yes, Autofill for your personal Microsoft accounts now works for most enterprise users even when a work or school account is added to the Authenticator app. You can fill out a form to allow or deny Autofill for your organization and send it to the Authenticator team . Autofill is not currently available for work or school accounts.

Q: Will my users’ work or school account password get automatically synced?

A: No. Password autofill won't sync work or school account password for your users. When users visit a site or an app, Authenticator will offer to save the password for that site or app, and password is saved only when user chooses to.

Q: Can I add only certain users in my organization to the allowlist for Autofill?

A: No. Enterprises can only enable passwords autofill for all or none of their employees at this time.

Q: What if my employee or student has multiple work or school accounts? For example, my employee has accounts from multiple enterprises or schools in their Authenticator app.

A: All enterprises or schools added in the Authenticator app need to be allowlisted for Autofill in Authenticator for the app owner to be able to use it. The one exception to this restriction is when your employee or student adds their work or school account into Microsoft cloud-based two-step verification as an external or third-party account.

Verified ID

Verified IDs are secure trusted credentials that can be used by websites and organizations to make account setup simpler and safer.

Usually, you'll use your device's camera to capture a QR code on the site to get a new Verified ID, or a verification of an ID already on your device. You still use your password to access credentials to share with another organization.

Q: Can I create my own Verified Identity?
A: Verified IDs are issued directly from your organization or a website.

Q: Why when I try to use my camera to capture a Verified ID QR code it fails?
A: Try using the QR code capture feature directly in Microsoft Authenticator.

Q: How can I see which sites are using my identity data?
A: Sites that request your Verified ID will show up in the usage history in the details of your Verified ID card.

Next steps

  • If you're having trouble getting your verification code for your personal Microsoft account, see the Troubleshooting verification code issues section of the "Microsoft account security info & verification codes" article.

  • If your question wasn't answered here, we want to hear from you. Post your question to the Microsoft Authenticator app forum to get help from the community.

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