If you choose to receive a phone call, you will receive a call with a verification code. In other instances, you can receive the two-step verification code via an automated phone call or text message. Sign in to your account on your computer using the Microsoft Authenticator app verification code sent to your mobile device.Select Approve from the Microsoft Authenticator approval notification sent to your mobile device.On your computer, sign in to your account with your username and password.Here are the steps you need to follow for each account login available in Microsoft Authenticator: If you are signing in on an unrecognized device or using an unrecognized network, Microsoft Authenticator is available to verify your identity through notifications on your phone.

Microsoft Authenticator works in the same way that similar account authenticator apps work on other platforms. Microsoft Authenticator will be able to help you to access any online account you need. Now, your personal Microsoft account is available via the Microsoft Authenticator app.

Enter your password, and then choose Sign in.

In the Add account page, choose Personal account.

Select Add account from the Customize and control icon in the upper right as shown.

Open the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device.

HOTP=Hash-based message authentication code (HMAC) one-time passcodesįirst, you need to add your Microsoft account to the Microsoft Authenticator app.These one-time passcodes have three industry standard types of authentication:

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