
Windows Hello for Business uses a similar technology. Microsoft Authenticator uses key-based authentication to enable a user credential that is tied to a device, where the device uses a PIN or biometric. Besides, you can also use the verification codes (get from the Authenticator app) to verify your sign-in.Microsoft Authenticator can be used to sign in to any Azure AD account without using a password. If you previously managed to set up phone sign-in or two-step verification using the app, you can perform a manual check for notifications requests in the app and use it for identity verification. Setting up the Authenticator app as a two-step verification method using push notifications isn't currently available.Because neither service is available in China, there are some limitations in functionalities of the app: The Microsoft Authenticator app for Android uses Google’s Firebase Cloud Messaging system and Google Play Services to receive push notifications. Selects Approve a request on my Microsoft Authenticator app.

Selects Other ways to sign in if necessary.In case there is no option Use an app instead:.Enter the number they see on the login screen into Microsoft Authenticator dialog, followed by your PIN or biometric.The first time you start the phone sign-in process, you will need: Please be patient that that it will take around 1 minute during the 1st "Sign in" to apply the new policy. Please be patient as the registration will take 1-2 minutes to complete. You may refer to Set up phone sign-in for screen captures.Īfter enabled with Azure MFA, user will need to Sign out of Office and "Sign in" again such as Outlook, Outlook for mobiles, OneDrive, Word, etc.

You will be prompted for password and then approve the 2FA sign in (if any) for the registration. In Microsoft Authenticator app (your mobile), tap your email account and then tap Set up phone sign-in.

