Windows 10: Microsoft Authenticator keeps sending Sign in requests

​

Some users report that Microsoft Authenticator keeps sending them sign-in requests. This may mean someone is trying to sign in to your Microsoft account, but the attempts are failing because you’ve added an extra layer of security. If you see this, your account may be at risk. Therefore, follow all the suggestions provided in this […]

This article Microsoft Authenticator keeps sending Sign in requests first appeared on TheWindowsClub.com.

read more...

 

Microsoft Authenticator will not automatically detect the sign in request starting today......

It worked all the time before up until today when I try to sign into my outlook.com and there is no two step authenticator sign in request received on my iphone. But if I go into the Microsoft Authenticator app itself and click check for notifications,
I then receive the sign in request. But what I want is the old behavior where the notification will show up automatically. (I did not turn off Microsoft Authenticator notification, the notification in the iphone setting app are all enabled.)

 

Why is Microsoft Authenticator Stuck in a Login Loop?

I'm having trouble signing in to my Microsoft account using Microsoft Authenticator on Windows 10. I also use Microsoft Authenticator on my Android phone.

Here's what's happening:

1. When I attempt to log in, I receive a message that says, "We'll send a sign-in request to your phone to sign in with my email address."
   
2. I click the "send notification" button on my computer.
   
3. On my phone, I'm asked to tap the number displayed on my computer screen to sign in without a password. I do this, and it confirms the number I selected on my phone is correct.
   
4. However, back on my computer, I get stuck in a loop with the message, "We'll send a sign-in request to your phone to sign in with my email address." This cycle keeps repeating, and I can't log in.
   

It's worth noting that I can sign in to my account on Windows 10 and my Outlook account without any issues. I'm specifically having this problem with Microsoft Authenticator.

In summary, Microsoft Authenticator is stuck in a continuous loop, preventing me from logging in.

I've attempted several fixes

1. Reinstalled the app.
   
2. Reset my phone.
   
3. Logged out and back into the Authenticator app on my phone.
   
4. Reset my computer.
   
5. Removed the two-step authenticator from my Microsoft account and then re-enabled it.
   

The picture underneath is what I get in a loop.

 

Sign in request in authenticator app

Since yesterday there were 2 sign in requests in my Microsoft authenticator app.

I have had my Microsoft account for over 10 years and never had this happen before.

My password is safe and there is no way anyone knows it.

How do they get the sign in request to the authenticator app without the password and is there a way for me to make my account safer.

The email adress I use for this account is very old and simple. Can I use a newer adress for sign-ins and if so how?