Does redownloading authenticator allow you to add it back to your account?

Discus and support Does redownloading authenticator allow you to add it back to your account? in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; So I accidentally removed authenticator from my account I don’t remeber how but it’s not on my security settings but it still says my account is on... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by MAGL3Y, Feb 2, 2025.

  1. MAGL3Y
    MAGL3Y Guest

    Does redownloading authenticator allow you to add it back to your account?


    So I accidentally removed authenticator from my account I don’t remeber how but it’s not on my security settings but it still says my account is on there. When I try to re add it it says something like error account is already added or something. But can anyone help me with this ? I’m pretty sure u just gotta redownload it but I don’t want to lose my passwords.

    :)
     
    MAGL3Y, Feb 2, 2025
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  2. Alvaro A- Win User

    Does redownloading authenticator allow you to add it back to your account?

    Hi MAGL3Y,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Xbox Community. I understand that you accidentally removed your account from your authenticator and you want to add it back. To add Authenticator as a way to sign in every time, follow these steps:

    On your computer, go to Advanced security options in your Microsoft account dashboard.

    https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2273513

    Scroll down to the Two-step verification section and choose to turn the feature On.

    Follow the instructions shown on the screen.

    Note: As part of setting up this account, you’ll be given a QR code to scan with your device; this is one way we ensure you are in physical possession of the device you are installing the Authenticator app on.

    For more ways on how to add authenticator on your account, please visit:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-bil...

    Regards,

    Alvaro
  3. L4c3rd4 Win User

    Can't log into halo mcc on steam due to authentication app

    Also, on your new phone, do you tried to download the authenticator app and add that account there to use this new phone as authenticator for your account?
  4. Klokkwork Win User

    Removing parental control account.

    If the date of birth you registered indicates that you're legally an adult now, then there should be an option on your console in Account Management which will allow you to "Promote" your account to adult status. It will require you add a credit card to
    the account to verify that you're an adult. Banks used to allow Microsoft to verify the authenticity of the card by removing $1 from the account and immediately putting it back in, but as transactions cost money, most banks no longer allow this, and require
    such interactions to result in something that sticks, so MS will charge $0.50, which will be donated to a charity, if I understand the whole thing correctly. In the end, though, it should free you from your Child Account status and the occasional restrictions
    that represents.
  5. Geth Win User

    hacked

    Make sure you have the authentication feature setup on your account as well.

    Nothing will happen to it, and if it does, Xbox will get it back for you.

    They take these things seriously.
  6. JamboFirstBlood Win User

    Is it possible to unlink my XBL profile from Battle.Net?

    Pretty unwarranted to be honest I've had an account with blizzard since wow existed and had 5 running simultaneously before battlenet which allowed you to merge all your accounts and have never had any trouble.

    As unreal said add an authenticator for peace of mind.
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