How to install and configure Microsoft Authenticator App for Facebook or Gmail:

Here’s how to download the Microsoft Authenticator app on your Android phone and configure it for a Facebook account:

Step 1: Download the Microsoft Authenticator App

1. Open the Google Play Store on your Android device.
2. Search for “Microsoft Authenticator.”
3. Tap on the app in the search results (published by Microsoft Corporation).
4. Tap “Install” and wait for the app to download and install.

Step 2: Set Up Microsoft Authenticator for Facebook

1. Log in to your Facebook account on a web browser or the Facebook app.
2. Go to Settings:
   • In the app, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) and go to Settings & Privacy > Settings.
   • On a browser, click on your profile picture > Settings & privacy > Settings.
3. Navigate to Security and Login:
   • Under Account Settings, select Security and login.
4. Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA):
   • Scroll down to Two-Factor Authentication and click Edit next to it.
   • Choose Use an Authentication App as your security method.
5. Generate a QR Code:
   • Facebook will display a QR code for the authenticator app. Keep this screen open.
6. Open Microsoft Authenticator:
   • Launch the app and tap the “+” (add account) icon.
   • Select Other account (Google, Facebook, etc.).
   • Scan the QR code displayed by Facebook.
7. Confirm Setup:
   • After scanning, the app will generate a 6-digit verification code for Facebook.
   • Return to the Facebook 2FA setup screen and enter the code from Microsoft Authenticator.
8. Save Changes:
   • Once verified, Facebook will confirm that 2FA is enabled.

Step 3: Test the Configuration

1. Log out of your Facebook account.
2. Log back in using your email/phone and password.
3. Enter the 6-digit code generated by the Microsoft Authenticator app when prompted.

You’re all set! You’ve successfully configured Microsoft Authenticator for Facebook.