How to add your accounts to Microsoft Authenticator

Add a work or school account using a QR code

To add an account by scanning a QR Code, do the following:

1. On your computer, go to the Security info page of your account dashboard.
   Sign in

   Note: If you don't see the Security info page, go to Additional security verification, then select the checkbox next to Authenticator app, and then select Configure to display your QR code.

2. Select Add sign-in method.
3. Choose Authenticator app from the dropdown and select Add.
4. If you already have Authenticator installed on your phone, select Next to display a QR code.
5. Open Authenticator on your phone and select the plus icon  and select Add account.

6. Select Work or school account then tap Scan a QR Code.

   Notes: 

   • If you can't use your camera to scan a QR Code, click Can't scan the image on your PC and tap Enter code manually on your mobile.
   • If you are allowed by your admin to use phone sign-in using Authenticator, you'll be able to go through device registration to get set up for passwordless phone sign-in and Azure AD Multi-Factor Authentication.
   • For US government organizations, the only way that you can add a phone sign-in account is by adding it using the Sign in with your credentials option above.