Microsoft Authenticator
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Most Helpful Reviews for Microsoft Authenticator
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Rilwan
Entertainment, 2 - 10 employees
Used unspecified
OVERALL RATING:
5
Reviewed February 2024
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Alejandro
Verified reviewer
Retail, 5,001-10,000 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed April 2021
The best authenticator for 2FA and password backups
The best authenticator that support cloud backup for the 2FA accounts and passwords that live in microsoft Edge.
PROS- Prompt for microsoft account(s) approve code or just that to accept login. - Support for other 2FA (two factor authentication) like Amazon, Google, Wyze, Firefox, etc. - It syncs your passwords with Microsoft Edge for autocompletion or simply to browse them in your phone. -It backs up all the 2FA accounts so you simply login to your microsoft account and restore every account. - Runs in the background, no need to open the app for certain accounts (helpful in my work account that I use several times a day). - Pin/fingerprint protected and locks every time the phone locks or changes app (can be disabled). - Show or hide all the current one-time codes, preventing snoopers. - For microsoft account, you can change easily the passwords in there. - Can be enabled or disabled to take screenshots of the app, enhancing privacy. - It can import passowrods from Chrome and other browsers via csv.
CONSI do not have battery optimization but sometimes it does not show notifications and I need to open the app. Maybe enable it will fix it. It would be nice to have a separate lock function when the app is locked or changing apps. No dark theme. No separate function for specific pin to lock the app. It uses your fingerprint or phone pin. No custom supported.
Reasons for switching to Microsoft Authenticator
Online backup and better support for microsoft accounts.
Anonymous
51-200 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2023
My go-to tool for multi-factor authentication
It has been very good. I set up accounts, use them, thats it. No fuss or having to redo things. Moving to a new mobile phone is also easy and straightforward with the instructions they provide.
PROSThe map that shows where the request is coming from (if enabled and supported) password-less option for Microsoft 365 easy to set up multiple M365 accounts easy to set up non-Microsoft accounts works reliably and quickly, I've never had an issue where it stopped working. Easy to deploy to our staff.
CONSThey disabled the Apple Watch integration that allowed you to approve a login from your Apple Watch. The backup process requires you have a personal Microsoft Account. I would like to back up to my enterprise account.
Reason for choosing Microsoft Authenticator
We did not look to closely at other options. We use Microsoft 365 so this was the clear option for us. Even if we did not use M365 I would still use this for most of my MFA needs.
Anonymous
10,000+ employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
3
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
2
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
FUNCTIONALITY
2
Reviewed May 2021
Slightly annoying
This gives me a lot of peace of mind knowing that no one can get into any of my accounts unless they have my phone. It's worth it for peace of mind especially if you handle large purchases on behalf of a large company.
CONSThere was a recent update that went from having the authenticator ask you to click approve on your phone to now requiring an additional step of scanning your fingerprint that's in your phone or putting your phones lock screen pin which is quite annoying to me. I wish it was just the approve button from before but I understand the need for additional security.
Gustavo
Gambling & Casinos, 51-200 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
2
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed February 2024
Security ensured
Is a key element in the security of companies. very intuitive to use.
CONSsometimes it is a bit tedious for the employers