Microsoft authenticator backup not saving

2025-02-03T14:01:59.6666667+00:00

I have a new phone and want to install my microsoft authenticator. The app is downloaded and I have made a backup in the authenticator on my old phone.

  1. On my new phone I clicked on "Start restore".
  2. Then I have to choose an account to log in. I have logged in to the account in which I also made the backup in my other phone.
  3. After logging in the following text appears: "Cannot restore. The backup is not saved under ..(email address).. Log in to another personal microsoft account."

I have tried several times, but I always get the same thing which prevents me from installing the backup.

I would like to know what the problem is. Can this be solved? If so, how? :)
Or is there another way to easily transfer the passwords?

Thanks in advance!

Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation.
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A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
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