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How to use microsoft authenticator app on new phone

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Final answer:

To use Microsoft Authenticator app on a new phone, download and install the app, sign in with your Microsoft account, add your account(s) to the app, choose a method to verify your identity, and use the app to generate verification codes.

Step-by-step explanation:

To use Microsoft Authenticator app on a new phone, download and install the app, sign in with your Microsoft account, add your account(s) to the app, choose a method to verify your identity, and use the app to generate verification codes.

To use Microsoft Authenticator app on a new phone:

  1. Download and install the Microsoft Authenticator app from your phone's app store.
  2. Open the app and sign in with your Microsoft account.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to add your account(s) to the app.
  4. When prompted, you can choose to verify your identity through a phone notification, a text message, or a phone call.
  5. Once your account(s) are added, you can use the app to generate verification codes for two-factor authentication when signing in to your Microsoft services.
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