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  1. To install the Authenticator app on an Android device, scan the QR code below or open the download page from your mobile device.

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  2. To install the Authenticator app on For iOS, scan the QR code below or open the download page from your mobile device.

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Set up two step verification with Authenticator

  1. Go to the Security Info page for your account.

  2. Select Add sign-in method.

  3. Select Authenticator app, and then select Add.

  4. If you want to use a different Authenticator app, select I want to use a different authenticator app, in the bottom and then select Next. 

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After you install the Authenticator app, follow the steps below to add your account:

  1. Open the Authenticator app on your phone.

  2. Select (+) to add an account and select “Work or school account”.

  3. Select “Scan a QR code” and point your camera at the QR code on your screen, or follow the instructions provided in your account settings for your alternate authenticator app.

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After your account appears in your Authenticator app, you can use the one-time codes to sign in. For more information and support on the Authenticator App, open the Download Microsoft Authenticator page.