Authenticator app issue

zs2222bu 5 Reputation points
2025-02-07T02:44:58.0966667+00:00

I just got a new phone (and no i do not have access to it) and now i cant use my authenticator app. I try to sign in on OneDrive and Outlook, it automatically moves me to the authenticator app to add password. then it gives a number to type into the authenticator app but I'm already in that app. so i am stuck in a loop. what do i do to be able to sign in on those apps and for the authenticator app to work properly?

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. Shikha Ghildiyal 4,305 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
    2025-02-07T05:01:52.1566667+00:00

    Hi zs2222bu,

    Thanks for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A.

    You can go to security page- https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info and delete your old mobile information

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    Once you have deleted old mobile info, please click on add sign and add details again by clicking on add sign inUser's image

    Once you click on add sign in , you will be able to see steps to add authentication

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    For more details: Reference: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identity/authentication/howto-mfa-userdevicesettings#manage-user-authentication-options

    Please do not forget to "Accept the answer” and “up-vote” wherever the information provided helps you, this can be beneficial to other community members.

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  2. lovelyperson-1858 0 Reputation points
    2025-02-07T05:26:20.8466667+00:00

    Need help getting my account fixed mailing address isn’t working anymore ******@hotmail.co.uk

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