This article applies to iOS devices running version 5.7.0 and later and Android devices running version 6.6.0 and later. The Microsoft Authenticator app backs up your account credentials and related app settings, such as the order of your accounts, to the cloud. You can then use the app to recover your information on a new device, potentially avoiding getting locked out or having to recreate accounts. Each backup storage location
requires you to have one personal Microsoft account, and iOS requires you to also have an iCloud account. You can have multiple accounts stored in that single location. For example, you can have a personal account, a work or school account, and a personal, non-Microsoft account like for Facebook, Google, and so on. Important: Only your personal and non-Microsoft account credentials are stored, which includes your username and the account verification code that's required to
prove your identity. We don't store any other information associated with your accounts, including emails or files. We also don't associate or share your accounts in any way or with any other product or service. Your IT admin doesn't get any information about any of these accounts. Before you can back up your credentials, you must have: A personal Microsoft account to act as your recovery account. For iOS only, you must have an iCloud account for the actual storage location. On your iOS device, select Settings, select Backup, and then turn on iCloud backup. Your account credentials are backed up to your iCloud account.
Turn on cloud backup for Android devicesOn your Android device, select Settings, select Backup, and then turn on Cloud backup. Your account credentials are backed up to your cloud account.
Recover your account credentials on your new deviceYou can recover your account credentials from your cloud account, but you must first make sure that the account you're recovering doesn't exist in the Authenticator app. For example, if you're recovering your personal Microsoft account, you must make sure you don't have a personal Microsoft account already set up in the authenticator app. This check is important so we can be sure we're not overwriting or erasing an existing account by mistake. To recover your information
After you finish your recovery, you might notice that your personal Microsoft account verification codes in the Authenticator app are different between your old and new phones. The codes are different because each device has its own unique credential, but both are valid and work while signing in using their respective phones. Recover accounts requiring more verificationIf you use push notifications with your personal or work or school accounts, you'll get an on-screen alert that says you must provide additional verification before you can recover your information. Because push notifications require using a credential that's tied to your specific device and never sent over the network, you must prove your identity before the credential is created on your device. For personal Microsoft accounts, you can prove your identity by entering your password along with an alternate email or phone number. For work or school accounts, you must scan a QR code given to you by your account provider. To provide more verification for personal accounts
To provide more verification for work or school accounts
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Troubleshoot backup and recovery problemsThere are a few reasons why your backup might not be available
Next stepsNow that you've backed up and recovered your account credentials to your new device, you can continue to use the Authenticator app to verify your identity. For more information, see Sign in to your accounts using the Microsoft Authenticator app. Need more help?How do I recover a deleted iPhone account?From your iPad or computer, sign in to iCloud.com. Click your name at the top of the iCloud.com window, then click Account Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the page. Under Advanced, click Restore Calendars, Restore Bookmarks, or Restore Contacts.
Can I recover a deleted Apple account?After your account is deleted, Apple can't cancel the request, reopen your account, or restore your data.
How do I restore an email account on my iPhone?Here's how:. Open the Settings app.. Tap Mail.. Tap Accounts.. Select an inactive email account you want to re-enable.. Toggle the Mail setting to the on position and then return to Accounts.. How do I reinstate my deleted account?Here are four of the most common deleted file recovery methods.. Check Your Recycle Bin. Find the File. ... . Use the Control Panel. If you can't find the file in the recycling bin, it could still be stored elsewhere on your computer. ... . Use a Data Recovery Software. ... . Hire a Data Recovery Service.. |