Remove an account from Microsoft Authenticator

Question

Remove an account from Microsoft Authenticator

Nines R 0

Hi. I have a Microsoft account of one of my old friends, I don't remember how it got there and want to remove it on my app. How can I remove it? Thank you.

BEARD ed 5 Reputation points

2025-12-18T23:39:54.1466667+00:00

This is not a valid solution, at least not for the accounts I have in my Authenticator app. It at the very least is incomplete.
Jennifer Sherman 0 Reputation points

2026-03-07T17:41:11.96+00:00

There is no trash can icon in my Android app

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BEARD ed 5 Reputation points

2025-12-18T23:39:54.1466667+00:00

This is not a valid solution, at least not for the accounts I have in my Authenticator app. It at the very least is incomplete.
Jennifer Sherman 0 Reputation points

2026-03-07T17:41:11.96+00:00

There is no trash can icon in my Android app

Answer 1

To remove an account from the Microsoft Authenticator app, follow these steps:

Open the Microsoft Authenticator app on your device.
Locate the account you want to remove.
Tap on the credential card for that account to view its details.
In the upper right corner, select the trash can icon to delete the account.
Confirm the deletion prompt.

Please note that deleting a verifiable credential from the Authenticator is an irrevocable process, meaning you cannot recover it once deleted. You will need to go through the issuance process again if you wish to add it back later.

References:

Using the Microsoft Authenticator with Verified ID