Microsoft Authenticator delivers enhanced security through two-factor authentication. When you set it, the web service or app requires an additional six or eight-digit code to confirm your identity.

Enter the secret code and a name for the code, then click "Confirm". Using WinOTP Authenticator Another option is to use the WinOTP Authenticator app available on the Microsoft Store.

2FA authenticator apps add an extra layer of security to your accounts. Explore the best options for seamless protection and peace of mind.

The Microsoft Authenticator app will no longer notify users if there is a risky login attempt to their account.

The Microsoft Authenticator app now has a number-matching security feature at the "general availability" (GA) commercial release stage, Microsoft announced on Tuesday.

Microsoft has introduced a new protective feature in the Authenticator app to block notifications that appear suspicious based on specific checks performed during the account login stage.

Microsoft is phasing out the password management feature in its Authenticator app, urging users to back up their saved passwords immediately. This functionality will be transferred to the Edge ...

Learn how to disable Microsoft's default requirement for its Authenticator app in Microsoft 365 and regain control over your organization's multifactor authentication settings.

Microsoft says the August 2025 security updates are triggering unexpected User Account Control (UAC) prompts and app ...