You don't create a password for the Microsoft Authenticator app. Instead, you use the app to generate time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), which are used for two-factor authentication (2FA).
Here's how the Microsoft Authenticator app works:
- Add an account: You add your accounts to the app, like your work or school account, personal Microsoft account, or other supported accounts.
- Generate TOTP: When you sign in to an account that uses 2FA, the app generates a unique, time-sensitive code.
- Enter the code: You enter the generated code into the login screen of the account you're trying to access.
The Microsoft Authenticator app doesn't require a separate password; it acts as a secure way to generate unique codes for 2FA.
