Microsoft Authenticator
App Store · US
Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Corporation4.4436,053 ratings
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What users hate. Clustered.

1- and 2-star reviews fed into NVIDIA NIM gpt-oss-120b, grouped into themes with verbatim examples. Each cluster is a wedge a competitor could exploit.

200 reviews·7 themes
  • Login Loop
    Users are stuck in a loop where they are asked to sign in to the Authenticator app, but the app requires a code from itself to complete the sign-in process.
    63
    reviews
    • When I try to log in, it takes me to authenticator app. After login, the authenticator app asks for totp. How am I supposed to provide that while I’m on a webview just inside the authenticator app?
    • I’m stuck in a loop where I need to sign in to the Authenticator app, but it requires a code from the Authenticator app to complete the sign-in process.
    • I try to sign in, but it says I need to open the Authenticator app to get a code, but I’m already in the app.
  • Code Not Received
    Users are not receiving the verification code required to complete the sign-in process.
    21
    reviews
    • I never get the verification code, so I’m locked out of my account.
    • I try to sign in, but the code is not sent to my phone.
    • I don’t receive the code, and I’m stuck in a loop trying to sign in.
  • New Device Issues
    Users are experiencing issues when trying to set up the Authenticator app on a new device.
    20
    reviews
    • I got a new phone, and now I’m locked out of my account because I don’t have the Authenticator app set up.
    • I tried to set up the Authenticator app on my new phone, but it won’t let me sign in.
    • I’m having trouble transferring my Authenticator data to my new phone.
  • Poor User Interface
    Users are finding the app's interface to be confusing and difficult to use.
    17
    reviews
    • The app is so confusing, I don’t know how to use it.
    • I hate the new interface, it’s so hard to navigate.
    • I’m having trouble finding the settings I need to change.
  • Backup and Recovery Issues
    Users are experiencing issues with backing up and recovering their Authenticator data.
    12
    reviews
    • I lost all my Authenticator data when I got a new phone.
    • I’m having trouble recovering my Authenticator data after a reset.
    • I don’t know how to back up my Authenticator data.
  • Notification Issues
    Users are not receiving notifications from the Authenticator app.
    8
    reviews
    • I’m not getting any notifications from the Authenticator app.
    • I have notifications turned on, but I’m not receiving any.
    • I’m missing important notifications because the app is not working properly.
  • Security Concerns
    Users are concerned about the security of the Authenticator app.
    5
    reviews
    • I’m worried about the security of the Authenticator app.
    • I don’t think the app is secure enough.
    • I’m concerned about my data being compromised.