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• Authenticator App
• Global Administrator Access Required
• Alternative Two-Step Verification Options
• Contact Microsoft Support

Authenticator App

The Authenticator App is a Microsoft security tool used to access your Microsoft accounts and products.  Only Microsoft can provide support for their security tool.

We recommend reviewing Microsoft’s common problems with two-step verification for a work or school account and troubleshoot problems using Microsoft Authenticator app articles. 

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Global Administrator Access Required

Unable to use the Authenticator app because you do not have access to your organization’s global administrator account?  Only Microsoft can provide admin role support.

Learn more about admin roles in the Microsoft 365 admin center and how to assign admin roles in the Microsoft 365 admin center.

Alternative Two-Step Verification Options

Prefer a phone call or text to verify your account login or product access? You may be able to opt into a different two-step verification option.

Learn how to change your two-step verification method and settings.

Contact Microsoft Support

Contact Microsoft Support for for authenticator app support.  

You will need to sign into Microsoft.  Review Microsoft's “sign-in helper” information if you are unable to sign in.