Set Up Microsoft Authenticator on iOS

Use Microsoft Authenticator for easy, secure sign-ins for all your online accounts using multi-factor authentication, passwordless, or password autofill. You also have additional account management options for your Microsoft personal, work or school accounts.

  1. Download the App – Go to the App Store and install Microsoft Authenticator.
  2. Open & Agree – Launch the app, read the privacy statement, and select I agree.
  3. Add Your Account – Choose Scan a QR Code and grant access to the camera.
  4. Sign In – Select Approve Sign in.
  5. Enable Notifications – Select Allow for authentication alerts. If you choose Don't Allow, the app won’t work until notifications are enabled in Settings.
  6. Finish – Select Done, and your authenticator app is ready to use.

You can now securely sign in whenever Microsoft requests verification.

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*****Security Reminder – Never share your multi-factor authentication (MFA) codes with anyone. Only approve authentication prompts that you initiate yourself to keep your account secure.