So, I work a corporate job and I have to use MFA to login to my accounts. The problem is, I can’t use any other app other than Microsoft Authenticator to use, I’ve tried using Aegis or Google Authenticator or a couple of other ones, all I see is can’t use this app or something similar.

Any workaround to this?

I don’t mind using Microsoft Authenticator, but having someone tell me I can only use that kinda irks me to an unbelievable extent.

Thanks!

  • @PeachManEnglish
    1•1 year ago

    Yep, we have the option of restricting you to MS Authenticator. It makes some sense, depending on how paranoid your IT is. Look at the app store when you search “authenticator”. There are HUNDREDS of random little authenticator apps from unknown developers based in random countries. It’s entirely possible for any of those to steal your codes and hijack your account.

    When I’m onboarding new employees, I have to tell them “go to your app store and search for Microsoft Authenticator, but you probably have to skip the first two results because those are paid ads that just LOOK like MS Authenticator, rather than the correct app.” It’s insane that both Apple AND Google let advertisers do that. Huge security risk, in my opinion.

    Forcing you to use MS Authenticator is annoying, yes, but it sidesteps that issue. It also gives me some more control over the company apps on your device, as others have stated.