Microsoft Authenticator App Lock. In this 2 step verification process, the second layer security will be provided by any orread more New in microsoft authenticator 6.2010.6717:
Microsoft authenticator app have had an app lock for a long time, but it was set to “off”, which means that you had to go set the setting manually on every device using the app. Currently microsoft authenticator app allows you to approve push notifications from locked screen. With the microsoft authenticator app, the tfa is now easy, secure and convenient.
App lock requires you to authenticate (using biometric or pin) before opening the app for use.
This option means that you’ll be asked to put in your mobile pin (or biometric) every time you open the app. I cannot access skype, teams or microsoft 365 and i need to access word etc urgently. Microsoft to do, microsoft planner, microsoft lists, or tasks in microsoft teams take your communications to the next level with new offerings in microsoft teams category Every time i get a notification from the microsoft authenticator app to approve a sign in, when i tap approve i am then prompted for my phone's screen lock password.