
Technically, Microsoft Authenticator is the company's 2FA application that generates unique codes that are required to access linked accounts. In simple words, Microsoft Authenticator App is a tool that provides additional security to users' digital accounts. Related: Microsoft Edge Passes Safari For World's Second Most Popular Browser Such applications are called authentication apps and help users increase the security of their digital identities and related information.

As a result, these platforms might ask users to set up more than one log-in credential, for instance, two-factor authentication (2FA) via third-party apps such as Microsoft Authenticator. While most platforms require only one credential, i.e., the password to let a user log in, some platforms follow advanced security protocols.
