GIGA shows you how to scan the Microsoft Authenticator QR code and make the registration process even more secure.
More and more people want theirs Login data before external access protection. One way to make signing in even more secure is the Microsoft Authenticator app. Two-factor authentication adds an additional security measure to the login process that protects the user account. In this article you will learn how you can easily protect your passwords and login information by scanning the Microsoft Authenticator QR code.
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What is the Microsoft Authenticator?
The Microsoft Authenticator is one free app, which you can download from the Appstore or Google Playstore. Thanks to the app, it is possible to log in to your personal or professional accounts without having to use a password. For security reasons, you can register either by fingerprint or face recognition. If you do not want to use both variants for registration, you can also use one pin code determine. The Authenticator app is a convenient and secure way to manage your login information for any account. The app can also be used to reset passwords that have been forgotten. The Microsoft Authenticator app can also be transferred to new cell phones.
Scan Microsoft Authenticator QR code: How it works
Here’s how you scan the Microsoft Authenticator QR code to activate it:
- Sign in to your Google account on your laptop or tablet.
- Click on “Registration & Security“.
- Now scroll all the way down and select “Password & Login Procedure” out.
- In the next step you click on “Set up‘ and select your desired smartphone type.
- After you click “Continue’, a QR code will appear on the screen.
- Now open the authenticator app with your smartphone and tap on “Start setup“ and then to “Scan barcode“.
- Now point your smartphone at the screen and the QR code will be scanned.
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