Microsoft Authenticator

What is Microsoft Authenticator?

Microsoft Authenticator is a multifactor authentication app that provides secure and convenient access to various online accounts, including Microsoft products and services such as Outlook, OneDrive, and Office. By leveraging your mobile device, this app enables users to sign in without relying on traditional passwords

Highlights

• Passwordless sign-in: Users can log in to their Microsoft account by simply entering their username and approving the notification sent to their mobile device, without the need to remember or enter a password
• Multi-factor authentication: The app offers an additional layer of security through biometric authentication, such as fingerprint or face ID, or a PIN code
• Cloud-based authentication: Microsoft Authenticator is part of the Microsoft Entra platform, a cloud-based authentication solution that helps businesses manage online accounts across various sectors, including technology, retail, legal services, education, and manufacturing
• Autofill and password synchronization: The app allows users to synchronize passwords from different platforms, automatically fill passcodes for websites, and import login credentials from Google Chrome
• Data protection and security: The platform ensures data protection and security through features like cloud backup, account recovery, and two-step verification.