How to Safely Remove Microsoft Authenticator from a Lost Device

Learn the steps to securely unlink Microsoft Authenticator from a lost device and protect your account.

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To remove Microsoft Authenticator from a lost device, sign in to your Microsoft account on another device. Go to 'Security info', find the lost device, and select 'Remove'. This action will unlink the device from your account, ensuring security.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What should I do if my Microsoft Authenticator app is lost? Sign in to your Microsoft account from another device, go to 'Security info', and remove the lost device.
  2. Can I recover a lost Microsoft Authenticator? You cannot recover the app from a lost device, but you can unlink it from your account to maintain security.
  3. How do I secure my Microsoft account after losing a device? Update your security settings and remove any lost devices in your account's security info section.
  4. Is there an alternative to Microsoft Authenticator? Yes, there are several alternatives like Google Authenticator, Authy, and LastPass Authenticator.

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