# Microsoft Authenticator

> Protects your online identity

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id983156458](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id983156458)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id983156458`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Microsoft Corporation
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (696,310 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.8.55
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-10
- **First published:** 2015-05-30
- **Size:** 223 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-authenticator/id983156458)
- **Website:** [https://www.microsoft.com/authenticator](https://www.microsoft.com/authenticator)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.microsoft.com/privacystatement/en-us/WindowsAzureMulti-FactorAuthentication/Default.aspx](http://www.microsoft.com/privacystatement/en-us/WindowsAzureMulti-FactorAuthentication/Default.aspx)

## Description

Microsoft Authenticator enables easy, secure sign-ins across accounts using MFA, passwordless login, or password autofill. You can add multiple accounts, including non-Microsoft services, and use time-based one-time passwords (OTP) that work offline and don’t drain your battery.

For personal, work, or school accounts, you can register your device with your organization, enable certificate-based authentication, and access Microsoft apps and services securely without needing to sign in repeatedly.

## Rankings

- #611 — Overall
- #2 — login
- #2 — minecrosoft
- #5 — microsoft
- #10 — windows
- #11 — salesforce

## Review summary

User reviews are largely negative. The most frequent issues are circular sign-in loops that require approving in the Authenticator to sign into the app itself, and failures to deliver or generate codes. Many users report unreliable cross-device syncing and difficulties migrating data when switching devices or platforms. Lockouts and poor recovery options further complicate access, along with unclear or unhelpful error messages. A few reviewers say it’s easy to use when it works, but overall reliability issues dominate feedback.

### Pros

- Easy to use / user-friendly (noted as "Superb app easy to use")
- Good (positive brief feedback)

### Cons

- Circular login loop that requires approving in the Authenticator app to sign into the app
- Codes are not delivered or accessible; cannot obtain authentication codes
- Unreliable cross-device syncing and difficulties migrating data between devices/platforms
- Getting locked out of accounts and limited recovery options
- Poor or unclear error messaging and user guidance

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id983156458)