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Select Default sign-in method > Change> Authenticator – notification option.Ĭongratulations! You are now setup with the Microsoft Authenticator app and can receive push notifications for multifactor authentication verification.

The authenticator app should successfully add your work or school account without requiring any additional information from you. To ensure that you are prompted to sign-in using push notifications:Ģ. Scan the provided code with the Microsoft Authenticator app QR code reader, which appeared on your mobile device after you created your work or school account in Step 6. Select the Scan a QR Code option (the Authenticator app will open your devices camera). You need to cancel and click Set up again. Depending on your devices operating system, tap the plus sign or tap the 3 menu dots, and then + Add Account. The reason you are getting the message that the QR code already used is because you previous scanned that QR code. Change default sign-in settings to the Authenticator app On your device, open the Authenticator app. Scan the QR Code in the app and test the push notification flow as part of this experience. For more information, see this guidance or watch this video How to register for MFA (YouTube). Follow the wizard experience to setup the app Alternatively, visit aka.ms/authapp and download the Microsoft Authenticator app.ģ. Visit the Apple app store or Google play store on your device and install the Microsoft Authenticator app. Download and install the Microsoft Authenticator app Use the Microsoft Authenticator app to receive notifications on your smartphone or tablet to verify your identity when prompted for Multifactor Authentication (MFA). This document provides an overview of installing the Microsoft Authenticator App
