Password Less Sign-In With The Microsoft Authenticator App

Overview

The Microsoft Authenticator app can be used to sign into any Azure AD account without a password. Microsoft Authenticator uses key-based authentication to enable a user credential tied to a device, where the device uses a PIN or biometric.

Passwordless authentication

Users register themselves for the Passwordless authentication method of Azure AD using the following steps.

• Browse to https://aka.ms/mysecurityinfo
• Sign in, then add the Authenticator app by selecting Add method > Authenticator app, then add.
• Follow the instructions to install and configure the Microsoft Authenticator app on your device.
• Select Done to complete the Authenticator configuration
• In Microsoft Authenticator, choose Enable phone sign-in from the drop-down menu for the account registered.
• Follow the instructions in the app to finish registering the account for Passwordless phone sign-in.

Summary

We learned how to set up Password-less sign-in with the Microsoft Authenticator app. Please leave a comment in the comment box if you have any questions.