Microsoft Authenticator App Lock. The issue is the second verification step is to a phone number i no longer have as it was with a phone provider company that went bust. Microsoft authenticator app lock will soon be enabled by default if the user has set up a pin or biometric on the device. Last month, we expanded app lock’s protection.
Approving push notifications does not require opening of the app and hence enabling app lock does not affect this behavior. A few years ago, we released our app lock feature in response to feedback that you wanted to make sure your.
Every time i get a notification from the microsoft authenticator app to approve a sign in, when i tap approve i am then prompted for my phone's screen lock password.
Microsoft authenticator app lock now enabled by default. Every time i get a notification from the microsoft authenticator app to approve a sign in, when i tap approve i am then prompted for my phone's screen lock password. We’re always listening to your feedback about microsoft authenticator and what we can do to make the app more secure and easier for end users. I cannot access skype, teams or microsoft 365 and i need to access word etc urgently.
