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ivanwi11iams

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Do you happen to use Outlook.com and an Authenticator app for Multifactor Authentication (MFA)?

If so, where on earth is the setting to have the Authenticator app pop up the 'approve' button? I could have sworn that had to be turned on in the settings of the Outlook.com Security settings, no?

Just can't find it. It has been ages since I had to set it. Currently, if I log into my Outlook.com account online, I only get the 'approve' button via the Authenticator app, if I open the app.

Thanks
 
Check to make sure that push notifications are enabled for the app.

Do you happen to use Outlook.com and an Authenticator app for Multifactor Authentication (MFA)?

If so, where on earth is the setting to have the Authenticator app pop up the 'approve' button? I could have sworn that had to be turned on in the settings of the Outlook.com Security settings, no?

Just can't find it. It has been ages since I had to set it. Currently, if I log into my Outlook.com account online, I only get the 'approve' button via the Authenticator app, if I open the app.

Thanks
 
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No, not using the Outlook app, the native Mail client.
I did turn on notifications, and will test it again tomorrow. It did seem to work after turning on notifications. But, with the Do Not Disturb now on, I test in the morning to make sure. Thanks

This! Also I hope you’re using the outlook app.
 
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