# Microsoft Authenticator

> No more passwords, easier sign-in, and greater protection for your accounts.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.azure.authenticator](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.azure.authenticator)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.azure.authenticator`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Microsoft Corporation
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 237,470,125
- **Rating:** 4.64 / 5 (2,792,286 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2607.4697
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26
- **First published:** 2015-01-13
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 61 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.azure.authenticator)
- **Website:** [http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/azure/dn858223.aspx](http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/azure/dn858223.aspx)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=282053](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=282053)

## Description

**Microsoft Authenticator** provides secure, convenient access to Microsoft personal, work, and school accounts through multi-factor authentication (MFA), two-factor authentication (2FA), and passwordless sign-in. Approve login notifications or use time-based one-time passwords (OTP/TOTP) with 30-second codes that work without a network connection.

Add multiple accounts from Microsoft and other services, including Google, Amazon, Facebook, Dropbox, LinkedIn, and GitHub. The app also supports QR code setup, fingerprint or face verification, PIN protection, single sign-on, certificate-based authentication, and trusted device registration for organizational access. Optional camera and location permissions may be required for QR scanning or workplace security policies.

## Rankings

- #603 — Overall
- #4 — Business (Free)
- #109 — Application (Free)
- #20 — Top app in United Kingdom
- #42 — Top app in Canada
- #46 — Top app in Spain

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.sec.ENTERPRISE_DEVICE_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.sec.MDM_CERTIFICATE`
- `android.permission.sec.MDM_SECURITY`
- `com.azure.authenticator.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.azure.authenticator.knox.SUPPORT_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_CERTIFICATE`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_CERT_PROVISIONING`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_ENTERPRISE_DEVICE_ADMIN`
- `com.samsung.android.knox.permission.KNOX_SECURITY`

## Review summary

Users frequently praise Microsoft Authenticator for being easy to use, quick to set up, and providing strong security to keep accounts safe. Many also note it works smoothly and reliably for everyday use. However, several reviews mention recurring issues: authentication codes failing to log in, the app hanging after entering a code, and setup problems when adding the app to a new device. A time-sync requirement on the phone is also highlighted as a potential pitfall. Overall, usability and security are strengths, but reliability issues with codes and device transfers recur.

### Pros

- Easy to use / user-friendly
- Strong security / keeps accounts safe
- Easy setup / straightforward to set up
- Smooth / works well / reliable

### Cons

- Issues with codes / login problems (cannot log in or access authenticator)
- App sometimes hangs or does nothing after entering the code
- Time synchronization requirement on device (phone time must be accurate) for the app to work
- Problems transferring to a new device / setting up again (authenticator prompts)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.azure.authenticator)