FAQs
On the Security info page, select the Delete link next to the Authenticator app. Select Yes when asked to confirm to delete the authenticator app. After the authenticator app is deleted, it's removed from your security info, and it disappears from the Security info page.
How do I completely remove Authenticator? ›
Deleting Google Authenticator
- Access the Google Authenticator app in the device you wish to unlink.
- Click the pencil icon (Top right)
- Select which token you wish to remove.
- Then click delete (bottom of screen)
- This message will display.
- Click Remove Account.
To remove a work account from your android device, you can follow these steps:
- Go to Settings on your android device.
- Tap on "Accounts" or "Users & Accounts" depending on your device. ...
- Tap on the work account you want to remove.
- Tap on "Remove Account" or "Delete Account", depending on your device.
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- Sign in to the Azure portal as a global administrator or security administrator.
- Go to Azure Active Directory > Security > MFA.
- Under MFA settings, select Additional cloud-based MFA settings.
- Under service settings, select Microsoft Authenticator app.
- Change the setting to Disabled.
Remove an account from Microsoft Authenticator app
- Open the authenticator app.
- Tap on the account you would like to delete.
- Click on the cog on the top right corner.
- Click “Remove account”
Remove a Microsoft Authenticator device
From the user's profile, select the 'Authenticators' tab, find the Microsoft Authenticator device in the list and select 'Remove' on the right. Select the box to confirm you want to remove the Microsoft Authenticator device, followed by the 'Remove authenticator' button.
What happens if I uninstall authenticator? ›
If you accidentally uninstall the Authenticator app from your smartphone you will need to re-install it and then run through the setup below. One you have scanned the QR code continue with the setup on the laptop.
How do I delete authentication? ›
Tap Settings in the upper right corner of the screen. Tap Accounts at the bottom of the screen. Locate the desired authenticator account, and then slide it to the left. Tap the Delete button that appears on the right to delete the 2FA token.
How do I reset the Authenticator app? ›
- Step 1: Proceed to MFA security info site.
- Step 2: Delete the existing Microsoft Authenticator method.
- Step 3: Configure the Microsoft Authenticator app.
- Step 4: Choose the correct default sign-in method.
- Step 5: Test the app.
The global admin can use the following steps to disable multi-factor authentication for an account: Go to Office 365 Admin Center > Users > Active users > Click More next to +Add a user > Multifactor Authentication setup. Check an account>click Disable under quick steps on the right.
Turn off 2-Step Verification
- Open your device's Settings app and tap Google. Manage your Google Account.
- At the top, tap Security.
- Under "How you sign in to Google," tap 2-Step Verification. You might need to sign in.
- Tap Turn off.
- Confirm by tapping Turn off.
When you get to your account page, make sure that you are on the Security Info page. You can click Security Info on the left-hand menu to get there. Next, locate the device you want to un-enroll from the list and click Delete on the far-right.
How do I remove an account from the authenticator app by mistake? ›
Tap the "+" (add) button to add a new account. Choose "Work or school account."Scan the QR code provided on the office.com login screen if available. If there is no QR code, you can manually enter your account details. Complete the setup, and your Microsoft account should be re-added to the Authenticator app.
How do I unregister a device from the authenticator app? ›
Device registration happens via the Microsoft Authenticator application. To unregister, open up the application, then go to the app's Settings > Device Registration, and select Unregister device.
How do I turn off user authentication? ›
To disable user authentication
You disable user authentication by running the configuration script in the same way as you ran it to enable user authentication. In other words, if authentication is enabled and you include --config-auth , then the script disables authentication.
How do I get rid of authentication required? ›
Some sites trap you using an authentication dialog linked with a page reload. Pressing the Esc key repeatedly quickly can break the cycle, and then Ctrl+w (Close Tab shortcut) should close the problem page.
How do I remove my old phone from authenticator? ›
You can click Security Info on the left-hand menu to get there. Next, locate the device you want to un-enroll from the list and click Delete on the far-right. 4. Your device should now be removed from your account.
How do I reset my authenticator device? ›
To perform the reset, you then need to go to Security, scroll down to Manage Device Authenticator and select Reset: This will trigger a pop-up window asking you to confirm you want to proceed with this action.
How do I remove authentication? ›
Delete a 2FA account token on Android
Tap and hold the desired authenticator account, and then select Remove. A notification window will be displayed advising your account will be deleted in 48 hours. Tap OK to continue.
