Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation
How to make Authenticator work on new phone when I don't have old device
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Charlotte Rogers
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I have a new phone and the authenticator app no longer works. I don't have my old phone anymore and I am very frustrated. Why is it so complicated to restore?
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