aka.ms/authapp – How to Download Microsoft Authenticator App?

What is the https://aka.ms/authapp?

aka.ms/authapp – This Microsoft Authenticator app is a security feature that improves your account’s security. When you log into your account using this app, you will need to show at least two forms of proof or evidence that identify you.

This technique allows you to log in using a combination of two factors or evidence, for example

1) Something you know (password)

2) something you have.

Two-factor verification allows users to access their accounts more safely, particularly when viewing sensitive information, as passwords are easily lost, stolen or even compromised.

Two-factor authentication is an additional security measure that can help protect your bank account, making it difficult for others to break into.

What is Microsoft Authenticator?

Microsoft Authenticator is an example of an application that offers one-time access codes for Microsoft accounts and its products and other products and websites that use two-factor authentication. It provides a variety of helpful options that make accessing Microsoft apps, as well as other compatible applications and websites, simple, such as:

• Login without passwords to Microsoft sites and services.
• Passcodes with a single-use timer for sites that require two-factor authentication.
• Management of accounts on multiple sites or applications simultaneously.

After downloading the Microsoft Authenticator application to your tablet or smartphone (it’s accessible on both Android and iOS devices), You can start by signing in using your Microsoft account or scanning QR codes from any other application like Google or Facebook.

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 Setup Microsoft Authenticator App Authentication  

Many authenticator applications are free (Authy, Evernote, or Google Authenticator, to name a few), and they all provide the same features. If you often use Microsoft apps and services, Microsoft Authenticator is useful. Microsoft Authenticator lets you use password-less authentication for every Microsoft application. If you’re in the process of installing Microsoft Authenticator, follow the steps below. Microsoft Authenticator app, follow the steps listed below.

 Step 1. Download and install the Microsoft Authenticator app  

Go to your local Apple App Store and the Google Play Store on your mobile device and download the Microsoft Authenticator application. Alternatively, go to aka.ms/authapp and download the Microsoft Authenticator application.

 Step 2. Add your account to the app  

1. On your desktop, visit https://aka.ms/mysecurityinfo
2.  Select Add Method > Authenticator app  
3. Follow the wizard experience to setup the app

You can scan your QR Code in the app and then test the notification flow for push notifications in the context of this experience. For more details, read this article.

3. Change the default sign-in settings to the app Authenticator

Make sure you’re being prompted to sign in using push notifications:

1. Visit https://aka.ms/mysecurityinfo  
2.  Select Default sign-in method > Change> Authenticator – notification

After you have set up the Microsoft Authenticator application, you can be notified via push messages to enable multifactor verification.

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