When you set it, the web service or app requires an additional six or eight-digit code to confirm your identity. Open Authenticator, tap a code to copy it, and enter the code.

Microsoft is not shutting down the Authenticator app. The six-digit codes generated by the Authenticator to support services ...

Microsoft is urging organizations using the Microsoft Authenticator app to activate additional security functionality to protect against possible 'multifactor authentication fatigue attacks ...

Using its passwordless feature, you won’t receive a verification code anymore. Instead, Microsoft will send a prompt to the Authenticator app on your smartphone.

The tech giant announced this week that users will no longer be able to store passwords in its Authenticator app, which is an extra layer of security for accounts that generates one-time passwords.

The default authentication method is to use the free Microsoft Authenticator app, which you can download on your mobile device. This app gives you a unique code to enter that expires after a ...

You’re probably used to using a third-party app to generate 2FA codes like 1Password, Authy, Google Authenticator, etc. (or using the less-secure SMS 2FA option).