Transferring Microsoft Authenticator to a New Device (Already Signed In)

This topic helped me backup my keys to another MS Authenticator app on a different phone.

In addition I was also able to extract the keys and export them to Aegis Authenticator app using this guide: https://gist.github.com/chowder/2ead734d60d84d4d15034fcce81aaaf9 This required a rooted android emulator with a play store, but that is the only way that I know off to export keys to a non Microsoft app.

Additionally Aegis can also import Google Authenticator QR codes which most Authenticator apps cannot read. And it can even import Authenticator QR codes from an image file, so you don't need a camera and can use a screenshot image instead. Aegis exports standard QR codes that all Authenticator apps work with.

The reason I exported them is so I no longer have to use Google or Microsoft apps that force users to stay in their ecosystem. I exported some codes to a secure pin protected airgapped hardware authenticator as a secure backup in case my phone breaks or gets lost.
Remember: 2 factor increases your chance of losing access to your account. Always backup your second factor or add an additional alternative second factor.

I just did this (because I also missed it initially) and it worked. Once you do remove account, it gives the 'Restore Backup' at the bottom and I was able to successfully get everything from my old phone.

Thanks for posting!

I followed the steps removed Authenticator on my new device and reinstalled and selected Restore Backup Option.. I was able to restore the account however each account shows a message "Action Required" and the action is to "Scan the QR Code provided by your Organization to finish recovering this account".. Do I need to connect with each of these accounts and basically recreate them or what am I missing here?

Thanks..

The solution is to use Google authenticator

That worked for me. Thank you very much!