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AdiGilad
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Dec 21, 2025

Cant Login to Azure Portal

Hi,

I cant login to azure portal because I am not getting notification with code from the Microsoft Authentication app.

Thanks,

Adi

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  • hi AdiGilad​ check below and try

    Common reasons you’re not getting the Microsoft Authenticator notification

    1.Push notifications are disabled on the phone

    Even if the app is installed, notifications may be blocked.

    Check on your phone:

    Settings → Notifications → Microsoft Authenticator

    Allow:

    Notifications

    Banners

    Sounds

    Background refresh

    Also disable Battery Optimization / Power Saving for the app.

     

    2.Authenticator app is out of sync

    Time drift can break MFA.

    Fix:

    Open Microsoft Authenticator

    Go to Settings → Time correction for codes → Sync now

     

    3.You’re signed into the wrong account in Authenticator

    This happens a lot if you have multiple Microsoft or work accounts.

    Check:

    The account shown in Authenticator matches exactly the account you’re using to log into Azure

    If missing → add it again

     

    4.Network or VPN is blocking notifications

     

    Corporate VPNs or restrictive networks can block push notifications.

    Test:

    Turn off VPN

    Switch from Wi-Fi to mobile data

    Try logging in again

     

    5.Authenticator was partially reset or corrupted

    Phone upgrades, restores, or app updates can silently break registration.

    Symptoms:

    App opens but no prompts arrive

    Codes exist but Azure expects push approval

     

    6.Your phone number / device is no longer registered

    The device might have been removed from Entra ID security info.

    If you’re an admin:

    Entra admin center → Users → Your user → Authentication methods

    Verify the device is listed

     

    What you can do right now

    Try alternate sign-in options

    On the MFA screen:

    Click “Sign in another way”

    Use:

    SMS

    Voice call

    Backup codes (if available)

     

    If you are completely locked out

    Option 1: Another Global Admin resets MFA (fastest)

    If your tenant has another Global Admin:

    Entra admin center

    Users → Your account

    Authentication methods → Require re-register MFA

    Log in and re-enroll Authenticator

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