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Difference between "Microsoft Authenticator" and "Authenticator app" in Security Info
When I visit Security info (https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info), I see two different sign-in methods, "Microsoft Authenticator" and "Authenticator app". I have added my Microsoft work acco...
I tried deleting "Microsoft Authenticator", which worked. But after that I did not receive any notifications in the app.
Then I tried deleting the "Authenticator app" entry, which also worked, but after that I was not able to select "Use an app instead" while logging in the browser.
I assume that each entry has its own meaning. When I look at the selection of the default sign-in method there is further explanation:
There are other Authentication apps, and you can also decide which options should be available based on the MFA service settings.
https://account.activedirectory.windowsazure.com/UserManagement/MfaSettings.aspx
https://account.activedirectory.windowsazure.com/UserManagement/MfaSettings.aspx