Microsoft Authenticator

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Microsoft mobile app that provides MFA verification, passwordless sign-in, and password management.

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What is Microsoft Authenticator?

Microsoft Authenticator supports multiple authentication methods: push notifications with number matching, time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), and passwordless phone sign-in. Number matching (requiring users to type a number shown on screen) mitigates MFA fatigue attacks. The app can also function as a passkey provider and password manager.

In Microsoft 365

Microsoft Authenticator is the recommended MFA method for Azure AD. It supports push notifications, number matching, passwordless sign-in, and TOTP codes for third-party services. It can be deployed via Intune and enforced through Conditional Access authentication strength.

Examples

  • 1Push notification with number matching
  • 2Passwordless phone sign-in
  • 3TOTP code for third-party apps

Related TrueConfig Controls

These controls help implement and verify microsoft authenticator in your Microsoft 365 environment.

ID-01User MFA RegistrationCA-01Require MFA via Conditional Access Policy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Microsoft Authenticator?▼
Microsoft mobile app that provides MFA verification, passwordless sign-in, and password management.
How does Microsoft Authenticator work in Microsoft 365?▼
Microsoft Authenticator is the recommended MFA method for Azure AD. It supports push notifications, number matching, passwordless sign-in, and TOTP codes for third-party services. It can be deployed via Intune and enforced through Conditional Access authentication strength.
What are examples of Microsoft Authenticator?▼
Examples of Microsoft Authenticator include: Push notification with number matching, Passwordless phone sign-in, TOTP code for third-party apps.
Which TrueConfig controls relate to Microsoft Authenticator?▼
TrueConfig controls related to Microsoft Authenticator include: ID-01, CA-01. These controls help implement and verify microsoft authenticator in your environment.

Related Terms

Multi-Factor Authentication

(MFA)

A security mechanism that requires users to provide two or more verification factors to gain access to a resource.

Passwordless Authentication

Authentication methods that verify identity without requiring traditional passwords.

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