When we use a lot of services and apps on our smartphones, memorizing the passwords can be daunting. Even when we use password vaults to make things easier for us, it is so much faster and safer if we no longer have to sign in using our passwords.
Microsoft hears you! With the recent integration of the sign-in verification functionality on Microsoft Outlook, you no longer have to enter your password when logging in to Microsoft services. It works with Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Microsoft 365, and Windows.
How Does Outlook Sign-in Verification with Microsoft Account Work?
All it takes is your Outlook app. The functionality is automatically enabled on the app for you to use. Whenever you login to any of Microsoft’s services, it will send a notification on your Outlook app. You will immediately receive the prompt where you can see the verification number with the biometric or PIN.
Yes, it works similarly with Microsoft Authenticator hence you have an option to use the Outlook app or the Authenticator itself. However, Microsoft is providing an alternative to users who haven’t installed the Authenticator app on their mobile phones yet.
How to Sign in to Microsoft Services Using Outlook App on your Android Phone
As of now, the Outlook sign-in verification function is only available to Android devices. Microsoft is yet to release the iOS support.
To start using the security verification feature, you will need to update your Outlook app to its latest version. You can check out the app version 4.2405.0 or later.
Once you have an updated Outlook app, the function is available for use immediately.
In Closing
Make signing in to your Microsoft account password-less anytime. Login to your account with ease via the Outlook app.
