
What is Microsoft Authenticator?
Conveniently and securely sign in to all your online accounts using multifactor authentication, passwordless sign-in or password autofill with Microsoft Authenticator. With this free app, you can sign in to your personal or work/school Microsoft account without using a password. You鈥檒l use a fingerprint, face recognition, or a PIN for security.
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90 Likeliness to Recommend
97 Plan to Renew
87 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
Emotional Footprint Overview
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+92 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Microsoft Authenticator?
Pros
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Efficient Service
- Fair
How to read the Emotional Footprint
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While purchasing decisions shouldn't be based on emotion, it's valuable to know what kind of emotional response the vendor you're considering elicits from their users.
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Feature Ratings
OTP Authentication
Multi-Device Protection
Email Authentication
Biometrics Authentication
Soft Token Authentication
Role and User Management
Browser Push Notifications
Role-Based Multi-Factor Authentication
Hard Token Authentication
Adaptive Authentication (Risk-based)
Dashboards, Analytics and Reporting
Vendor Capability Ratings
Business Value Created
Usability and Intuitiveness
Ease of Implementation
Ease of Data Integration
Quality of Features
Ease of IT Administration
Breadth of Features
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Vendor Support
Ease of Customization
Availability and Quality of Training
Microsoft Authenticator Reviews

Kshitij S.
- Role: Operations
- Industry: Construction
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Jul 2024
Offers robust security feature and compatibility.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Authenticator from other similar products?
It鈥檚 well integrated with Microsoft services, especially office. It supports both iOS and android devices.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
It enhances security and 2 step authentication.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Setup is a bit complex and use is time consuming.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
It鈥檚 great, seamless to use and provides great security.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Unique Features
Anush P.
- Role: Consultant
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Jul 2024
Product as good as the Brand name
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Authenticator from other similar products?
The Ease of Use
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Not complex at all
What do you dislike most about this product?
No dislike
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
None jone
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Performance Enhancing
- Effective Service
- Inspires Innovation

Royal R.
- Role: Student Academic
- Industry: Engineering
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Jun 2024
Easy to understand and implement Secure and reli
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Microsoft Authenticator from other similar products?
Easy to implement Robust security to password with biometric
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Multi Devi connection
What do you dislike most about this product?
Late notification
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
It is worth it
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Efficient Service
- Effective Service
- Caring