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Sean Endicott

Why Microsoft Authenticator ditched multiple-choice logins

Microsoft Authenticator on the Samsung Galaxy Fold 5.

The next time you open Microsoft Authenticator to log in to a device, you could be met with a new interface. Microsoft is rolling out a change that requires you to enter a number manually rather than tapping one of three options.

The update first appeared for enterprise and education users, but it has since started rolling out to personal Microsoft accounts. We've seen the new prompt appear on a personal device, suggesting the rollout is in progress.

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