

If you didn’t the steps shown below won’t help. NOTE: You must have had Cloud backup enabled to move from a stolen or lost phone to a new one.

This will get your account set up quickly and easily. If you set up your original account using a Microsoft email address sign into your account and follow the steps given by the app. In order to move your Microsoft Authenticator to a new device/phone, you’ll need to first download the Authenticator app on your new device. Little Arms, Big Guns! How do you transfer Microsoft Authenticator to a new/different device? Related: How to Play Chrome’s T-Rex game with weapons. That said once you’ve got your backup info you’ll still need to move/set up your info on a new device, so follow along as we show you how to do so. An encrypted USB drive stored totally offline is a good example. The only downside to 2FA is if you lose your 2FA device, this can cause all sorts of drama which is why you should always have a backup ready to go saved in another location.
