You can print backup codes for your Google account from. Your post will be removed. You can verify that the app is working by backing out of the app and restarting it. I have a new Android phone and cannot activate the app since I don't have the authentification code and I cannot log into the web account for same reason. Your organization decides whether to allow one-click notifications for your work or school account, so your organization might turn off this feature. When you sign in with your personal Microsoft account for the first time.
I still have access to the email so I can prove that the account really belongs to me and the account obviously is not this one, this account is made solely for posting this topic. If it is, is there a way I can backup my codes? Click Skip this step, and the Hootsuite will send a confirmation email to your Hootsuite account email. Challenge codes and some additional info could provide the ability to automatically reset this. You can enable or disable this setting at any time. Step 2: Go back to your , and you should see a prompt to setup an mobile app.
For the email account you can download 10 recovery codes, why not for the Authenticator app? For security purposes, we don't restore accounts from app backups. Lastly, some apps and devices don't support security codes. Recover your account credentials on your new device You can recover your account credentials from your iCloud account, using the same Microsoft recovery account you set up when you backed up your information. Would you like to answer one of these instead? If your phone is lost or dies as you suggested in your original post, you simply download the authenticator app to your new phone, do a few setup steps and use the new app. This permission is required for sending notifications. If you have a device that is registered with your organization, you may need to complete an extra step to remove your account.
I think I've read otherwise in the past. Once it's complete, you should receive an email confirmation from Microsoft sent to your alternate email address. I didn't recall my recovery code befere and can't find it if I have printed it. If you want to try this feature before it's available to the general public, to become a beta tester. The specific permissions you see depend on the type of phone you have.
You'll use these codes as verification that you are who you say you are. To set up Google Authenticator and 2-step verification for your Hootsuite account, you first need to install the Google Authenticator app on your mobile device. Do notifications work for non-Microsoft accounts No, notifications only work with Microsoft accounts and Azure Active Directory accounts. Enabling two-step verification on your Microsoft account will enable it across all Microsoft services that currently support two-step verification, like Windows, , Office, and. From the main screen, select the menu button, then Edit accounts.
I thought it was a one time deal and I deleted the app. Your account credentials are recovered to the new device. Some organizations require the Microsoft Authenticator app to work with single sign-on and to protect organizational resources. That said, would you be so kind to contact me privately so I can give you the details of my account. Go to the two-step verification area of your page and choose to turn off verification for your old device.
But now there is a problem, the code which generated by the app cannot be used to log in?? If you have a Paid account, contact support. Go to the to post your question and get help from the community, or leave a comment on this page. Here's what did: Short version: App needs to be set up as if it were a new installation which essentially it is, since the reset deleted the configuration data. Authenticator apps, like Google Authenticator, run locally on your device and work even if your device doesn't have an Internet connection. This way if you lose your phone, want to add your verification accounts to a new device, or your data is deleted, you can simply install the Microsoft Authenticator app and login to your Microsoft Account. Then set up two-factor authentication once more, using another authenticator app if possible. Having to go to every site, turn off 2 factor auth, reenable it or just set it up again takes time.
I only get notifications when the app is open. I wouldn't reset unless you experience an actual problem. Ensure You Have a Linked Email Address Some services also allow you to remove two-factor authentication via a confirmation link or code emailed to a linked email address. Turn off two-step verification first, than turn it on again. I am wondering about the Microsoft Authenticator app. Email used for both google services and Microsoft.
Your organization might want you to register the device so they can understand which devices are accessing secured resources, such as files and apps, and to possibly turn on conditional access to reduce the risk of inappropriate access to those resources. You don't have to unlock your device to approve verification requests because all you need to prove is that you have your phone with you. I am using a temporary email to write this message, you can reply to me by this email and I'll give you the email I lost access to the account they're associated with. Confirm Your Linked Cell Phone Number Many websites where you use two-step authentication also allow you to provide a cell phone or landline number. Using two-step verification Once you've enabled two-step verification on your Microsoft account, logging in to your Microsoft services will require your account password and a security code. Even services that provide backup codes will allow you to link a phone number, ensuring there are plenty of different ways you can gain access to your locked account, if you ever need to.