To install Authenticator on your Android device
The Google Play Store isn't available in China, so Microsoft Authenticator can only be downloaded from the following stores:
Notes:
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We try to keep all store versions as up to date as possible, but Microsoft is not responsible for versions made available on other sites.
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Not using Authenticator in China? You can download and install Authenticator from the Google Play store.
Authentication methods in China
Only limited authentication methods are available in China.
Instead of using push notifications for two-step verification, users can set up Authenticator to receive verification codes on their device that they can use to verify their identity. These verification codes are valid for 30 seconds.
Note: To use verification codes with a work or school account, your IT admin must enable Microsoft Authenticator under the Authentication Methods blade. The verification code method is enabled in the Authentication methods policy, as described in Software OATH tokens.
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Multifactor authentication setup using push notifications |
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Multifactor authentication using one-time passcode |
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Passkeys |
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All other features |
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To install Authenticator on your iOS device
Scan the QR code or download and install Authenticator from the Apple app store.
Important: Microsoft no longer supports Authenticator versions that are more than one year old. Always keep your device up to date.
Authentication methods in China
Only limited authentication methods are available in China.
Instead of using push notifications for two-step verification, users can set up Authenticator to receive verification codes on their device that they can use to verify their identity. These verification codes are valid for 30 seconds.
Note: To use verification codes with a work or school account, your IT admin must enable Microsoft Authenticator under the Authentication Methods blade. The verification code method is enabled in the Authentication methods policy, as described in Software OATH tokens.
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Available for iOS in China? |
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Multifactor authentication setup using push notifications 1 |
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Multifactor authentication using one-time passcode |
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Passkeys |
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All other features |
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1 For iOS, push notifications only work through QR code scan.
Next steps
See also
Download and use Microsoft Authenticator in the rest of the world.
