Not receiving any code in Authenticator app.Unable to login account

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2024-10-10T22:15:13+00:00

Not receiving any code in Authenticator app. Unable to login account

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Anonymous
2024-10-11T06:01:39+00:00

Hi Jimmy BSS,

Good day! Thank you for posting to Microsoft Community. We are happy to assist you.

It sounds like you’re encountering an issue where the Microsoft Authenticator app isn’t providing you authentication code. This can be frustrating, but here are a few steps you can try to resolve the issue if you are using a Microsoft 365 Business/Education account user.

  1. Make sure you have the latest version of the Microsoft Authenticator app installed as older versions might not support all features. To get the latest version, please check Download Microsoft Authenticator - Microsoft Support
  2. Tap Settings and select Turn off battery optimization for better sync performance.
  3. If you're using VPN, try disconnecting to see if the issue persists. Please try to switch to another stable network as well.
  4. Check for Prompts: Sometimes, the app might not immediately show the input field. Ensure the app is unlocked and look for any pop-up windows or prompts within the app.
  5. Alternate Sign-in Method: If the Authenticator app is not working, try using another sign-in method, such as receiving a code via text message or email, if available.
  6. If you are end user or if you are admin but other user has admin rights, it is suggested to contact your admin and ask admin to re-register the Authentication method for your account. Admin can do it by follow Manage user authentication options. (If you are not sure who is your admin, can refer this How do I find my Microsoft 365 admin? - Microsoft Support). 

As your query is related with authenticator, while we are belonging from Microsoft Exchange online, so we have limited knowledge of authenticator queries. For further assistance as we have separate community, it is suggested to kindly post your query to the Authenticator community support Microsoft Authenticator - Microsoft Q&Aif you try the resolutions above but do not fix the issue, or if you are using a personal account.

Thank you so much for your precious time. stay safe and healthy.

Sincerely,

Luckie Shi | Community Moderator.

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-06-10T10:29:46+00:00

    if you're MS staff, this answer is rubbish. We're layperson with limited IT knowledges only. Please do not expect all people are IT experts. Make your products better or do not launch it, and currently we're forced to use it. The Authenticator is rubbish, the team who made this App is not thoughtful at all.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-06-19T20:01:23+00:00

    Hello:

    My name is Tarique Islam:

    I have two emails associated with my Microsoft account -

    ----1. ******@gmail.com

    ----2. ******@aol.com

    I do receive email in both.

    I am a long time subscriber of Microsoft 365 for my home PC

    Lately I purchased brand new HP laptop - I believe I correctly activated it.

    However while trying to setup the forgotten passwords etc. I messed up my

    Authenticator APP in my phone that used to work correctly sometimes back.

    I cannot setup the Athentocator APP! anymore. (the ome that looks like a LOCK and used to show numbers on the phone scrNOT BEING ABLE TO GET LIVE PHONE SUPPORT FROM MICROSOFT!!

    PLEASE HELP! HELP!

    i NEED TO TALK TO A LIVE MICROSOFT SUPPORT PERSON! CHAT HELP IS NOT CUTTING IT TO SOLVE MY PROBLEMs!

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-06-20T13:36:00+00:00

    I'm unable to receive codes on my authenticator App, this work computer does not show me where to check or see my email.

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  4. JuliaMarvin 22,815 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-06-20T13:47:32+00:00

    *Moderator note

    This old thread will now be locked.
    If you need help, please start your own thread.

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