How to Use the Microsoft Authenticator App
Once set up, using the Microsoft Authenticator app for MFA is very straightforward:
- When logging into a Microsoft account, approval is required after entering password.
- Open the app and view login notification. Details include account email, location, IP, time.
- Verify the details match your own login attempt. Tap “Approve” to confirm it’s you.
- For extra security, use your phone’s biometric unlock (like fingerprint) before approving.
- Login will then complete successfully!
Approving the notification signs you in safely with multifactor authentication. Be sure to only approve your own recognized login attempts.
