Overview
The Microsoft Authenticator app can be used to sign into any Azure AD account without a password. Microsoft Authenticator uses key-based authentication to enable a user credential tied to a device, where the device uses a PIN or biometric.
Passwordless authentication
Users register themselves for the Passwordless authentication method of Azure AD using the following steps.
- Browse to https://aka.ms/mysecurityinfo
- Sign in, then add the Authenticator app by selecting Add method > Authenticator app, then add.
- Follow the instructions to install and configure the Microsoft Authenticator app on your device.
- Select Done to complete the Authenticator configuration
- In Microsoft Authenticator, choose Enable phone sign-in from the drop-down menu for the account registered.
- Follow the instructions in the app to finish registering the account for Passwordless phone sign-in.
![Password less sign-in with the Microsoft Authenticator app]()
Summary
We learned how to set up Password-less sign-in with the Microsoft Authenticator app. Please leave a comment in the comment box if you have any questions.