How do you recover your Microsoft Authenticator codes when you lose your phone?

In the Accounts screen of the Microsoft Authenticator app, tap the account you want to recover to open the full screen view of the account. In the full screen view, tap the option to scan a QR code to fully recover.

What happens if I lose my phone with my authenticator app?

If you have lost or your phone was stolen, anyone may now generate new tokens using your Google Authenticator app. After you recovered access to your Google Account using Backup Codes, go to 2-Step Verification and select the Change Phone option under Authenticator App. Scan the QR code with your new phone.

How do I get Microsoft Authenticator on my new phone without my old phone?

As you don’t have the old phone, you can’t verify your identity via the Authenticator app. Please choose “Sign in another way”. Choose “Call XXX+XXXXXXXX” or “TEXT XXX-XXXXXXXX. Then the system will call or text your registered phone for verification.

How do I backup my authenticator?

Android

1. Download and install Google Authenticator application on your new smartphone.
2. Open Google Authenticator on your old Android phone.
3. Tap the menu button at the top-right of the app and choose Transfer accounts.
4. Choose Export accounts.
5. Select accounts you’d like to transfer to a new phone and tap Next.

How do I get my backup code for 2 step verification?

Create & view a set of backup codes

1. Go to your Google Account.
2. On the left navigation panel, click Security.
3. Under “Signing in to Google,” click 2-Step Verification. You might need to sign in.
4. Under “Backup codes,” click Continue .
5. From here you can: Get backup codes: To add backup codes, click Get backup codes.

How do I recover my authenticator key?

If you have your backup key saved, follow these steps to recover the access: Download the Google Authenticator app on your device….If you haven’t saved the backup key but have access to your 2FA code

1. Log in to your account.
2. Go to Profile → Security.
3. Select Edit Settings → Deactivate 2FA.
4. Enter your 2FA code to confirm.

Where can I find my 8 digit Backup code?

Create & view a set of backup codes On the left navigation panel, click Security. Under “Signing in to Google,” click 2-Step Verification. You might need to sign in. Under “Backup codes,” click Continue .

Can you use Microsoft Authenticator on multiple devices?

Despite what ShishiXu says, it is absolutely possible to have an authenticator on each of your devices. To do this, set it up on one device and when the QR code is displayed, scan it on the second device as well. Verify that both apps generate the same code.

How do I backup my Authenticator?

How do I restore my Authenticator app to a new phone?

How Do I Restore My Microsoft Authenticator To A New Phone?

1. Open the app on your old phone.
2. Tap the three dots at the top right.
3. Tap “Settings”
4. Enable “Cloud backup”/”iCloud Backup”
5. On your new phone, install the Microsoft Authenticator app and log in to your account.
6. Select “Begin Recovery”

Can I install Microsoft Authenticator on two phones?

Yes. You can setup more than one device for approving Microsoft MFA login. Please follow the steps below. Firstly, download the Microsoft Authenticator app on your second deivce.