How to Move Microsoft Authenticator to a New Phone

To move Microsoft Authenticator to a new phone, you can use the following steps:

  1. On your old phone, open the Microsoft Authenticator app.
  2. Tap the three dots in the top right corner of the screen.
  3. Tap Settings.
  4. Tap Backup.
  5. Make sure that Cloud backup is turned on.
  6. On your new phone, download the Microsoft Authenticator app from the App Store or Google Play.
  7. Open the Microsoft Authenticator app on your new phone.
  8. Tap Begin recovery.
  9. Sign in to the same Microsoft account that you used on your old phone.
  10. Your accounts will be restored to your new phone.

If you do not have access to your old phone, you can also use the following steps to move Microsoft Authenticator to a new phone:

  1. Go to the Microsoft Authenticator website.
  2. Sign in to the same Microsoft account that you used on your old phone.
  3. Click on the three dots next to the account that you want to move.
  4. Click on Restore.
  5. Follow the instructions on the screen to restore your account to your new phone.

Here are some additional tips for moving Microsoft Authenticator to a new phone:

  • Make sure that you have backed up your Microsoft Authenticator data before you move to a new phone. This way, you will not lose any of your accounts if something goes wrong.
  • If you are moving to a new phone that uses a different operating system, you may need to uninstall and reinstall the Microsoft Authenticator app.
  • If you are having trouble moving Microsoft Authenticator to a new phone, you can contact Microsoft support for help.