How can I change the setting of “Microsodt Authentification”?

TAEWOO KIM 0 Reputation points
2024-07-08T02:51:10.34+00:00

My authentificatirgive 8digit number.

But Iwould like it to change 2 digit number.IMG_5456

Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation.
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  1. akinbade abiola 16,640 Reputation points
    2024-07-08T05:18:18.6+00:00

    Hello TAEWOO KIM,

    Thanks for your question.

    1. Turn off 2 factor verification on any account that will allow you to do this.
    2. For a Microsoft account:

    The confusion comes in when you add the Authenticator App to your MS account. There is an option to use 3rd party compatible QR codes. If you select that you will get a 6 digit TOTP vice 8 digit TOTP.

    1. Turn two step verification on or off for a Microsoft account

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/how-to-use-two-step-verification-with-your-microsoft-account-c7910146-672f-01e9-50a0-93b4585e7eb4 

    1. For other accounts see if the code can be sent to an email account, not a mobile phone

    See citation answer here:

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/why-does-microsoft-authenticator-give-you-8-digit/f9c3c580-aa81-48a8-901a-88cd94839d07

    You can mark it 'Accept Answer' if this helped.

    Regards,

    Abiola

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