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How to add my cellphone number to authenticator app

Sheila Mae Javier 0 Reputation points
2025-03-06T12:44:29.65+00:00

I am having problem with authenticator. I want my cellphone number included to my account as authenticator. However I cant do that for some reason.

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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  1. Bruce (SqlWork.com) 72,026 Reputation points
    2025-03-06T17:04:01.2033333+00:00

    The authenticator app is an alternative to a cell phone number. You add your cell phone as an alternative on your account setting. For a Microsoft account its

    http://account.microsoft.com

    see security settings.

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