check before: 2025-09-30
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Android, iOS, mobile, Online, US Instances, World tenant
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Summary:
Microsoft Authenticator will streamline same-device sign-ins by removing number entry, requiring only a Yes/No confirmation, and improve onboarding by prioritizing Microsoft Entra accounts and highlighting QR code scanning. Rollout begins late September to mid-October 2025, with no admin action needed.
Details:
Updated September 16, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction
We're introducing two updates to Microsoft Authenticator that simplify the sign-in experience and improve onboarding for Microsoft Entra users. These changes aim to reduce friction during same-device sign-ins and make it easier for users to get started with the app.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out by late September or early October 2025 (previously mid-September) and expect to complete by mid-October 2025 (previously early October).
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2025-07-19
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2025-09-17
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
Streamlined Same-Device Sign-In
Removing number entry may lead to confusion for users who are accustomed to the previous method, potentially causing delays in sign-in and frustration during the transition period.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-identity/microsoft-authenticator-streamlined-same-device-number-matching/ba-p/123456
Improved First Run Experience (FRX)
Prioritizing Microsoft Entra accounts may lead to users mistakenly attempting to set up personal accounts first, resulting in onboarding delays and increased support requests.
- roles: End Users, Onboarding Specialists
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-identity/microsoft-authenticator-improved-first-run-experience/ba-p/123457
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-09-17 | MC Last Updated | 07/19/2025 01:40:00 | 2025-09-16T19:54:21Z |
| 2025-09-17 | MC Messages | Introduction
We're introducing two updates to Microsoft Authenticator that simplify the sign-in experience and improve onboarding for Microsoft Entra users. These changes aim to reduce friction during same-device sign-ins and make it easier for users to get started with the app. When this will happen General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out in mid-September 2025 and expect to complete by late September to early October 2025. | Updated September 16, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction We're introducing two updates to Microsoft Authenticator that simplify the sign-in experience and improve onboarding for Microsoft Entra users. These changes aim to reduce friction during same-device sign-ins and make it easier for users to get started with the app. When this will happen General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out by late September or early October 2025 (previously mid-September) and expect to complete by mid-October 2025 (previously early October). |
| 2025-09-17 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, User impact | Updated message, Feature update, User impact |
| 2025-09-17 | MC Summary | Microsoft Authenticator will streamline same-device sign-ins by removing number entry, allowing users to simply confirm sign-in. The First Run Experience is improved by prioritizing Microsoft Entra accounts and highlighting QR code scanning. Rollout begins mid-September 2025 with no admin action required. | Microsoft Authenticator will streamline same-device sign-ins by removing number entry, requiring only a Yes/No confirmation, and improve onboarding by prioritizing Microsoft Entra accounts and highlighting QR code scanning. Rollout begins late September to mid-October 2025, with no admin action needed. |
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