Setting Up Microsoft Authenticator on a New Android Using a Saved Passkey

Instructions for setting up the Microsoft Authenticator on a new Android device using a previously saved passkey.

Issue/Question

I have a new Android phone and need to set up Microsoft Authenticator. How do I use my saved passkey to access my account?

Environment

• Android 14 or later

Resolution

If you previously registered a passkey for your WKU Account and saved it in Google Password Manager, you can use that passkey to sign in and register Microsoft Authenticator on your new phone.

Set up Microsoft Authenticator

1. Ensure you have already signed in to My Sign-Ins following steps above.
2. Tap .
3. Tap My Account.
4. Tap Security info.
5. Tap Add sign-in method.
6. Select Microsoft Authenticator (third option).
7. Tap Next until you see an option to Pair your account to the app by clicking this link.
8. Tap Pair your account to the app by clicking this link.
9. Complete verification, if prompted.
10. You will receive a pop-up indicating Account Added Successfully.
11. Tap Next and complete Microsoft Authenticator app verification.
12. Tap Done.
13. Microsoft Authenticator should now be configured to work with your new device.