My authenticator app isn't working hence I can't log in to my account. It's very urgent

Anonymous
2025-04-24T13:18:09+00:00

My authenticator app is working, unable to log in

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-07-09T02:56:52+00:00

    I have the same issue, unable to login in. and trust me it's frustrating now.

    no live chats, no human being that we can speak with.

    No resolutions.

    No one to take charge or responsibility.

    Really disappointed!

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-04-29T19:37:28+00:00

    Hi.

    I'm sorry to hear that.

    In this case, I strongly recommend reaching out our support experts in order to check what's causing this incident and require their assistance in order to check your current subscription. You can only contact our engineers through the phone numbers mentioned here: Customer service phone numbers - Microsoft Support.

    During the call, share every detail related to your case with our agents.

    Give it a try and let us know how everything goes.

    Jose R.
    Microsoft Community Support
    Support Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30–17:30 EST (Except US Public Holidays)
    Estimated Response Time: Within 1 Business Day.

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-04-29T05:40:08+00:00

    My old device has been reset and we don't have a method to authenticate via other means like email.

    I'm the only admin and now we have raised a support ticket with Microsoft Global Support. I have a communication problem with the help desk and they think I just want to change my password.

    Thanks for your reply.

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  4. Vincent Choy 11,260 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-04-29T04:10:12+00:00

    The problem is Microsoft does not recognize the new Authenticator App. So it won't authenticate you.

    You can't add this new app to your account as well, because you need to first get into your account in order to add it.

    There are a few options available

    1. Do you still have your old device? That should work.
    2. Do you have the option to authenticate via other means like email?3. Can you contact your administrator / alternative administrator to reset your account?
    3. If you are the administrator, did you purchase from a reseller? Can the reseller use delegated admin to help you reset your account?5. If you are the only administrator, and there are no other means for you to get access, then you have to contact the Microsoft Global Support phone numbers

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/customer-service-phone-numbers-c0389ade-5640-e588-8b0e-28de8afeb3f2

    1. These phone numbers have Interactive Voice Response agent (IVR). Due to phone connection quality, and also your accent, some people have feedback that they have difficulty talking to a person. So using a good phone line, speaking slowly and clearly, might be an important factor.
    2. Others have feedback that following this script might be helpful

    IVR: What kind of problem are you concerned about? 

    You: Authenticator. 

    IVR: What kind of product do you use? 

    You: Office 365 for business. 

    IVR confirmation: education or company account? 

    You: For companies or For education

    IVR: Are you an administrator? 

    You: Yes. 

    IVR: Do you have the other administrator in your organization? 

    You: No. 

    IVR: Do you need a... Service request? 

    You: Yes 

    Hope this helps

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-04-29T01:14:47+00:00

    Hi.

    Please let me know how it goes.

    Jose R.
    Microsoft Community Support
    Support Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30–17:30 EST (Except US Public Holidays)
    Estimated Response Time: Within 1 Business Day.

    The problem is with the Microsoft Authenticator app when we attempt to login through a browser..

    1. I recently upgraded my phone, and the Microsoft Authenticator app must have removed the configuration and settings for me to use. This seems to be a common issue for users when reading through the support boards.
    2. I attempted to add my account in the Microsoft Authenticator app, the app wants me to add a code to the app from the app, however,  we can’t do that for some reason.

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