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 can I move Authenticator Tokens from Android to iPhone?
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Tom Judnic
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I recently purchased an iPhone and I have Cloud Backup enabled on my older Samsung phone. Since the iOS app uses keychain to restore these (which I do not have obviously), how can these be restored?
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Carolyne 1,151 Reputation points Microsoft Employee2026-04-21T12:59:27.4+00:00 Hello Tom!
Authenticator tokens can’t be migrated across platforms (Android → iOS). Microsoft Authenticator backups are platform‑specific, so an Android cloud backup cannot be restored on iOS. Each account must be re‑registered on the new iPhone.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/authenticator/back-up-your-accounts-in-microsoft-authenticatorIs this is work account because if it is the best way would be to connect with your tenant admin to reset and re-register MFA on the new device.
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