Set up an authenticator

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WHAT IS AN AUTHENTICATOR FOR?

Whether it is Microsoft Authenticator or Google Authenticator (either are recommended), these apps assist to prevent hackers and scammers from stealing your personal information and gaining access to your profiles.

There are three ways you can use an Authenticator with your accounts:

- Use your Authenticator as a way to verify sign-in. This lets you sign in even if you forget your password.

- Use your Authenticator as a way to sign in every time. Using a one-time password code increases account security. This is called 'two-step verification'.

- Use your Authenticator as the only way to sign in: just tap an approval on your phone to sign in. This is called going 'password-less'.

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MICROSOFT AUTHENTICATOR

Download the app from Google Play or Apple App Store.

- Create a Microsoft account if you have not already

- Sign into the app with your Microsoft account username and password

You can find more detailed information about the authenticator HERE.

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GOOGLE AUTHENTICATOR

Download the app from Google Play or Apple App Store.

- Create a Google account if you have not already

- Sign into the app with your Google account username and password

You can find more detailed information about the authenticator HERE.

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REFERENCES

https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/security/mobile-authenticator-app

https://www.efex.com.au/news-insights/google-authenticator-set-up-guide/