Nevertheless, I’d argue it’s still easier since you don’t have to remember a long, random password that’s especially cumbersome to type in on a phone. In fact, it probably takes more or at least as many as using two-step authentication. The impact on you at home: Overall, this process doesn’t necessarily reduce the number of steps you need to take to sign-in with your Microsoft Account. A common example would be a verification code sent. Select Work or school when prompted for account type Scan the QR code with your app. Select the QR Code from the barcode list 4. Select Add method > Authenticator app, then Add. If you ever get tired of using Authenticator you can switch back to using a password at any time. This extra layer prevents anyone but you from logging in to your account, even if they know your password. Switch to the barcode add-in and open the barcode control panel 3. Scan the code with the Microsoft Authenticator app QR code reader. Once that’s done, you’ll be signed in to the website, and the next time you sign-in Microsoft says it will remember your preference for using the Authenticator app, thereby reducing the number of steps you have to take to sign-in the second time around. This will take you to the Scan the QR code page. You may then need to authenticate yourself on the phone by tapping in your access PIN or scanning your fingerprint. Tap the notification, and Microsoft Authenticator will show you three two-digit numbers, as well as the location of where you’re signing in.Ĭhoose the corresponding number from the webpage, and then tap Approve. Sign in to access your Outlook, Hotmail or Live email account. Next, you’ll be shown a two-digit number on the webpage, and a notification on your phone. Get free Outlook email and calendar, plus Office Online apps like Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
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