Except 2-factor authentication doe swork differently for different accounts. If you choose to use an Authenticator app you typically have to specify this for whichhever account/service you are using, e.g. Microsoft, Dropbox etc. Then you set up the account in your authenticator app of choice by scanning a QR code on your computer's screen or you can manually enter a number. After this as Christopher said you maybe be prompted to tap on "Approve" or "Allow" and in some cases there is an extra step where a number is displayed on the screen where you try to sign in and then in your authenticator app you have 3 numbers and you have to tap the one which corresponds to the one displayed on your sign-in screen. These are simple 2-digit numbers like 14, 32, 44 or whatever and it is just one extra step to insure that whoever is using the authenticator app is also right there seeing the screen of whatever service they are trying to sign in for. Other accounts simply display a 6-digit code in the authenticator app which changes every 30 seconds and this is more like what you get when a code is texted or emailed to you. Instead of getting the code from a text message or email you just open the authenticator app, look at the code for the account you want and make sure you have at least a bit of time left, e.g. if it says that it changes in 4 or 5 seconds then it's better to wait for the next code so you have enough time to enter it. The authenticator app is usually also protected with Face Id or Touch Id (dpending on the iPhone you use) and there would of course be a Pin should the biometric verification fail.
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Anthony Borg Sent: Monday, June 21, 2021 11:41 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Authenticator app? Thanks once again for your explanation. From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> On Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain Sent: 21 June 2021 13:18 To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: RE: Authenticator app? An authenticator app is something you can use when you have two factor authentication enabled. Instead of getting a code sent to you in a text message, you can just double tap on approve in the authenticator app. -- Christopher (AKA CJ) Chaltain at Outlook From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> On Behalf Of Esther Levegnale Sent: Monday, June 21, 2021 5:21 AM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Re: Authenticator app? Hi, everyone, Pardon my ignorance, but what does an authenticator app do? Thanks. Esther Sent From Esther's Amazing and Awesome iPhone 7+! On Jun 21, 2021, at 1:40 AM, Sieghard Weitzel <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: There are several accessible authenticator apps, which one are you referring to? The 3 which come to mind are Authy, Microsoft Authenticator and Google Authenticator, all are accessible. I used to use Authy, but have been using Microsoft Authenticator for quite a few years now. From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> On Behalf Of Alex Stone Sent: Sunday, June 20, 2021 12:12 PM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Re: Authenticator app? Does anybody have a way of contacting support for the accessible Authenticator app, because I can’t find one anywhere. 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