How do I transfer my Microsoft Authenticator data from my iPhone to a Samsung phone?

LeroyDartagnan 20 Reputation points
2025-10-20T13:31:36.67+00:00

I am planning to switch from iPhone to Samsung, but I have a number of MFA accounts tied to MS Authenticator that I will have to transfer to the MS Authenticator app on my new Samsung phone.

I guess I have two questions:

  1. Can I transfer the MFAs from my iPhone to an Android phone.
  2. (If #1 is possible) How do I complete the transfer? (I need a step-by-step process.)

I have been looking online for information regarding the transfer of MS Authenticator MFA data between iOS and Android OS, but I haven't been able to find anything.

Looking forward to reading your responses. Thanks!

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  1. Alina-Le 4,835 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2025-10-20T14:51:19.18+00:00

    Hello @LeroyDartagnan

    Welcome to Q&A forum!

    Here are the instructions you can follow to set up the Microsoft Authenticator app on your new phone:

    1. Sign in to your Microsoft account Go to https://mysignins.microsoft.com/ and make sure you can successfully sign in.
    2. Remove the old Authenticator method After signing in, delete the Microsoft Authenticator method and the corresponding account from the Authenticator app on your old phone.

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    After that, you can choose "Add Sign-in method" and click on "Microsoft Authenticator" sign-in method.

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    3. Repeat for each account

    You can do this one by one for each account on your old phone until all accounts have been successfully transferred.

    4. Keep the old phone until done

    Please keep the Authenticator app installed on your old device until all accounts have been fully transferred to avoid any issues during the process.

    If you're still having trouble or stuck somewhere, feel free to drop a few details, I am always happy to help you.


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