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After you've followed the deployment stepsto create App IDs and App Groups (if required), use the instructionson this page to:
Testing iOS apps on a real iPhone or iPad has always requiredthe device to be registered on the Dev Center. The device listlooks like this (click the plus sign + to add a new device):
Watches are no different - you now need to add your Apple Watchdevice before deploying apps to it. Find the watch's UDID usingXcode (Windows > Devices list). When the paired phoneis connected the watch's information will also be displayed:
When you know the Watch's UDID, add it to the device listin the Dev Center:
Once the Watch device has been added, ensure it is selectedin any new or existing development or ad-hoc provisioningprofiles you create:
Don't forget if you edit an existing provisioning profileto download and re-install it!
To build for testing on your device you need tocreate a Development Provisioning Profile foreach App ID in your solution.
If you have a wildcard App ID, only one Provisioning Profilewill be required; but if you have a separate App ID for eachproject then you'll need a provisioning profile for eachApp ID:
Once you've created all three profiles, they'll appearin the list. Remember to download and install each one:
You can verify the provisioning profile in the Project Optionsby selecting the Build > iOS Bundle Signing screenand selecting the Release or Debug iPhone configuration.
The Provisioning Profile list will show all matchingprofiles - you should see the matching profiles thatyou've created in this drop-down list:
Once you have configured your Device, App IDs, and ProvisioningProfiles, you are ready to test.
Make sure your iPhone is plugged in, and the Watch is alreadypaired with the iPhone.
Ensure the configuration is set to Release or Debug.
Ensure the connected iPhone device is selected in the target list.
Right-click on the iOS App project (not the watch or extension)and choose Set As Startup Project.
Click the Run button (or choose a Start option from the Run menu).
The solution will build and the iOS app will be deployed to the iPhone.If the iOS app or watch extension provisioning is not set correctly thendeployment to the iPhone will fail.
If deployment completes successfully, the iPhone will automatically attempt tosend the watch app to the paired Watch. Your app icon will appearon the watch screen with a circular installing progress indicator.
If the watch app is successfully installed, the icon will remain on the watchscreen - touch it to start testing your app!
If an error occurs during deployment use the View > Pads > Device Log tosee more information about the error. Some errors and their causesare listed below:
This may occur when building in DEBUG mode to deploy to an Apple Watch device.
To temporarily work around this issue, disable Incremental Builds in the Watch ExtensionProject Options > Build > watchOS Build window:
This will be fixed in a future release, after which incremental builds can bere-enabled to take advantage of faster build times.
When attempting to debug a watch app on a physical device, only the icon & loadingspinner appear (and eventually time-out). This will be addressed in a future release;a workaround is to run a RELEASE build (which will not allow debugging).
If these messages appear on the watch screen after theapp has attempted to install, there could be a couple ofissues:
The Watch device itself has not been added as a deviceon the Apple Dev Center. Follow the instructionsto configure devices correctly.
The development provisioning profiles being used for testingdid not have the Watch device included; or after the Watch wasadded to the provisioning profiles they weren't re-downloadedand re-installed. Follow the instructions to configure the provisioning profiles correctly.
If the iOS Device Log contains The system version is lower than the minimum OS version specified for bundle...Have 8.2; need 8.3
then the Watch App's Info.plist has the wrong MinimumOSVersion value.This should be 8.2 - if you have installed Xcode 6.3 youmight need to manually edit the source to insert set it to 8.2.
The Watch App's Entitlements.plist incorrectly hasan entitlement enabled (such as App Groups) that it shouldn't have.
The Watch App's App ID incorrectly has an entitlementenabled (such as App Groups) in the Dev Center that it shouldn't have.
This error could indicate unnecessary (and invalid) keysin the Watch App's Info.plist file. You should notinclude keys meant for the iOS app or watch extensionin the Watch App.
If the Application Output window gets stuck showing
check if any of the NuGets that have been included in yourproject have a dependency on Microsoft.Bcl.Build. Thisis automatically added with some Microsoft-published librariesincluding the popular Microsoft Http Client Libraries.
The Microsoft.Bcl.Build.targets file that is added to the.csproj can interfere with the packaging of iOSextensions during deployment. You can track the bug.A possible workaround is to edit the .csproj file and manuallymove the Microsoft.Bcl.Build.targets to be the last element.
-->This article answers common questions about the Microsoft Authenticator app. If you don't see an answer to your question, go to the Microsoft Authenticator app forum.
The Microsoft Authenticator app replaced the Azure Authenticator app, and it's the recommended app when you use Azure AD Multi-Factor Authentication. The Microsoft Authenticator app is available for Android and iOS.
Q: Is registering a device agreeing to give the company or service access to my device?
A: Registering a device gives your device access to your organization's services and doesn't allow your organization access to your device.
Q: When I try to add my account, I get an error message saying “The account you're trying to add is not valid at this time. Contact your admin to fix this issue (uniqueness validation).” What should I do?
A: Reach out to your admin and let them know you’re prevented from adding your account to Authenticator because of a uniqueness validation issue. You’ll need to provide your sign-in username so that your admin can look you up in your organization.
Q: Because the legacy binary interface for Apple Push Notification service is being deprecated in November 2020, how can I continue to use Microsoft Authenticator/Phone Factor to sign-in?
A: Apple announced deprecation of push notifications that use its binary interface for iOS devices, such as those used by Phone Factor. To continue to receive push notifications, we recommend that users update their Authenticator app to the latest version of the app. In the meantime, you can work around it by manually checking for notifications in the Authenticator app.
Q: What is App Lock, and how can I use it to help to keep me more secure?
A: App Lock helps keep your one-time verification codes, app information, and app settings more secure. When App Lock is enabled, you’ll be asked to authenticate using your device PIN or biometric every time you open Authenticator. App Lock also helps ensure that you’re the only one who can approve notifications by prompting for your PIN or biometric any time you approve a sign-in notification. You can turn App Lock on or off on the Authenticator Settings page. By default, App Lock is turned on when you set up a PIN or biometric on your device.
Unfortunately, there's no guarantee that App Lock will stop someone from accessing Authenticator. That's because device registration can happen in other locations outside of Authenticator, such as in Android account settings or in the Company Portal app.
Q: I have a Windows Mobile device, and the Microsoft Authenticator on Windows Mobile has been deprecated. Can I continue authenticating using the app?
A: All authentications using the Microsoft Authenticator on Windows Mobile will be retired after July 15, 2020. We strongly recommend that you use an alternate authentication method to avoid being locked out of your accounts.
Alternate options for enterprise users include:
Q: Can I take screenshots of my one-time password (OTP) codes on the Android Authenticator?
A: Beginning with release 6.2003.1704 of Authenticator Android, by default all OTP codes are hidden anytime a screenshot of Authenticator is taken. If you want to see your OTP codes in screenshots or allow other apps to capture the Authenticator screen, you can. Just turn on the Screen Capture setting in Authenticator and restart the app.
Q: What data does the Authenticator store on my behalf and how can I delete it?
A: The Authenticator app collects three types of information:
Q: What are the codes in the app for?
A: When you open Authenticator, you'll see your added accounts as tiles. Your work or school accounts and your personal Microsoft accounts will have six or eight digit numbers visible in the full screen view of the account (accessed by tapping the account tile). For other accounts, you’ll see a six or eight digit number in the Accounts page of the app.
You'll use these codes as single-use password to verify that you are who you say you are. After you sign in with your username and password, you'll type in the verification code that's associated with that account. For example, if you're Katy signing in to your Contoso account, you'd tap the account tile and then use the verification code 895823. For the Outlook account, you’d follow the same steps.
Tap the Contoso account tile.
After you tap the Contoso account tile, the verification code is visible in full screen.
Q: Why does the number next to the code keep counting down?
A: You might see a 30-second timer counting down next to your active verification code. This timer is so that you never sign in using the same code twice. Unlike a password, we don't want you to remember this number. The idea is that only someone with access to your phone knows your code.
Q: Why is my account tile gray?
A: Some organizations require Authenticator to work with single sign-on and to protect organizational resources. In this situation, the account isn't used for two-step verification and shows up as gray or inactive. This type of account is frequently called a 'broker' account.
Q: What is device registration?
A: Your org might require you to register the device to track access to secured resources, such as files and apps. They also might turn on Conditional Access to reduce the risk of unwanted access to those resources. You can unregister your device in Settings, but you may lose access to emails in Outlook, files in OneDrive, and you'll lose the ability to use phone sign-in.
Q: Do I need to be connected to the Internet or my network to get and use the verification codes?
A: The codes don't require you to be on the Internet or connected to data, so you don't need phone service to sign in. Additionally, because the app stops running as soon as you close it, it won't drain your battery.
Q: Why do I only get notifications when the app is open? When the app is closed, I don't get notifications.
A: If you're getting notifications, but not an alert, even with your ringer on, you should check your app settings. Make sure the app is turned on to use sound or to vibrate for notifications. If you don't get notifications at all, you should check the following conditions:
Q: I'm using the verification codes in the app, but how do I switch to the push notifications?
A: You can set up notifications for your work or school account (if allowed by your administrator) or for your personal Microsoft account. Notifications won't work for third-party accounts, like Google or Facebook.
To switch your personal account over to notifications, you'll have to re-register your device with the account. Go to Add Account, select Personal Microsoft Account, and then sign in using your username and password.
For your work or school account, your organization decides whether or not to allow one-click notifications.
Q: Do notifications work for non-Microsoft accounts?
A: No, notifications only work with Microsoft accounts and Azure Active Directory accounts. If your work or school uses Azure AD accounts, they are able to turn off this feature.
Q: I got a new device or restored my device from a backup. How do I set up my accounts in Authenticator again?
A: If you turned on Cloud Backup on your old device, you can use your old backup to recover your account credentials on your new iOS or an Android device. For more info, see the Backup and recover account credentials with Authenticator article.
Q: I lost my device or moved on to a new device. How do I make sure notifications don't continue to go to my old device?
A: Adding Authenticator to your new device doesn't automatically remove the app from your old device. Even deleting the app from your old device isn't enough. You must both delete the app from your old device AND tell Microsoft or your organization to forget and unregister the old device.
Q:How do I remove an account from the app?
A: Tap the account tile for the account you’d like to remove from the app to view the account full screen. Tap Remove account to remove the account from the app.
If you have a device that is registered with your organization, you might need an extra step to remove your account. On these devices, Authenticator is automatically registered as a device administrator. If you want to completely uninstall the app, you need to first unregister the app in the app settings.
Q: Why does the app request so many permissions?
A: Here's the full list of permissions that might be asked for, and how they're used by the app. The specific permissions you see will depend on the type of phone you have.
Q: Why does Authenticator allow you to approve a request without unlocking the device?
A: You don't have to unlock your device to approve verification requests because all you need to prove is that you have your phone with you. Two-step verification requires proving two things--a thing you know, and a thing you have. The thing you know is your password. The thing you have is your phone (set up with Authenticator and registered as a multi-factor authentication proof.) Therefore, having the phone and approving the request meets the criteria for the second factor of authentication.
Q: Why am I getting notifications about my account activity?
A: Activity notifications are sent to Authenticator immediately whenever a change is made to your personal Microsoft accounts, helping to keep you more secure. We previously sent these notifications only through email and SMS. For more information about these activity notifications, see What happens if there's an unusual sign-in to your account. To change where you receive your notifications, sign in to the Where can we contact you with non-critical account alerts page of your account.
Q: My one-time passcodes are not working. What should I do?
A: Make sure the date and time on your device are correct and are being automatically synced. If the date and time is wrong, or out of sync, the code won't work.
Q: The Windows 10 Mobile operating system was deprecated December 2019. Will the Microsoft Authenticator on Windows Mobile operating systems be deprecated as well?
A: Authenticator on all Windows Mobile operating systems will not be supported after Feb 28, 2020. Users will not be eligible for receiving any new updates to the app post the aforementioned date. After Feb 28, 2020 Microsoft services that currently support authentications using the Microsoft Authenticator on all Windows Mobile operating systems will begin to retire their support. In order to authenticate into Microsoft services, we strongly encourage all our users to switch to an alternate authentication mechanism prior to this date.
Q: While signing in to my work or school account using the default mail app that comes with iOS, I get prompted by Authenticator for my security verification information. After I enter that information and return to the mail app, I get an error. What can I do?
A: This most-likely happens because your sign-in and your mail app are occurring across two different apps, causing the initial background sign-in process to stop working and to fail. To try to fix this, we recommend you select the Safari icon on the bottom right side of the screen while signing in to your mail app. By moving to Safari, the whole sign-in process happens in a single app, allowing you to sign in to the app successfully.
Q: Why I am having issues with Apple Watch on watchOS 7?
A: There is an issue with approving notifications on watchOS 7, and we’re working with Apple to get this fixed. In the meantime, any notifications that require the Microsoft Authenticator watchOS app should be approved on your phone instead.
Q: Why aren't all my accounts showing up when I open Authenticator on my Apple Watch?
A: Authenticator supports only Microsoft personal or school or work accounts with push notifications on the Apple Watch companion app. For your other accounts, like Google or Facebook, you have to open the Authenticator app on your phone to see your verification codes.
Q: Why can't I approve or deny notifications on my Apple Watch?
A: First, make sure you've upgraded to Authenticator version 6.0.0 or higher on your iPhone. After that, open the Microsoft Authenticator companion app on your Apple Watch and look for any accounts with a Set Up button beneath them. Complete the setup process to approve notifications for those accounts.
Q: I'm getting a communication error between the Apple Watch and my phone. What can I do to troubleshoot?
A: This error happens when your Watch screen goes to sleep before it finishes communicating with your phone.
If the error happens during setup:
Try to run setup again, making sure to keep your Watch awake until the process is done. At the same time, open the app on your phone and respond to any prompts that appear.
If your phone and Watch still aren't communicating, you can try the following actions:
Q: Why isn't the Microsoft Authenticator companion app for Apple Watch syncing or showing up on my watch?
A: If the app isn't showing up on your Watch, try the following actions:
Q: My Apple Watch companion app crashed. Can I send you my crash logs so you can investigate?
A: You first have to make sure you've chosen to share your analytics with us. If you're a TestFlight user, you're already signed up. Otherwise, you can go to Settings > Privacy > Analytics and select both the Share iPhone & Watch analytics and the Share with App Developers options.
After you sign up, you can try to reproduce your crash so your crash logs are automatically sent to us for investigation. However, if you can't reproduce your crash, you can manually copy your log files and send them to us.
Q: What is Autofill with Authenticator?
A: The Authenticator app now securely stores and autofills passwords on apps and websites you visit on your phone. You can use Autofill to sync and autofill your passwords on your iOS and Android devices. After setting up the Authenticator app as an autofill provider on your phone, it offers to save your passwords when you enter them on a site or in an app sign-in page. The passwords are saved as part of your personal Microsoft account and are also available when you sign in to Microsoft Edge with your personal Microsoft account.
Q: What information can Authenticator autofill for me?
A: Authenticator can autofill usernames and passwords on sites and apps you visit on your phone.
Q: How do I turn on password autofill in Authenticator on my phone?
A: Follow these steps:
Q: How do I make Authenticator the default autofill provider on my phone?
A: Follow these steps:
Open the Authenticator app.
On the Passwords tab inside the app, select Sign in with Microsoft and sign in using your Microsoft account.
Do one of the following:
Q: What if Autofill is not available for me in Settings?
A: If Autofill is not available for you in Authenticator, it might be because autofill has not yet been allowed for your organization or account type. You can use this feature on a device where your work or school account isn’t added. To learn more on how to allow Autofill for your organization, see Autofill for IT admins.
Q: How do I stop syncing passwords?
A: To stop syncing passwords in the Authenticator app, open Settings > Autofill settings > Sync account. On the next screen, you can select on Stop sync and remove all autofill data. This will remove passwords and other autofill data from the device. Removing autofill data doesn't affect multi-factor authentication.
Q: How are my passwords protected by the Authenticator app?
A: Authenticator app already provides a high level of security for multi-factor authentication and account management, and the same high security bar is also extended to managing your passwords.
Q: Will my employees or students get to use password autofill in Authenticator app?
A: Yes, Autofill for your personal Microsoft accounts now works for most enterprise users even when a work or school account is added to the Authenticator app. You can fill out a form to allow or deny Autofill for your organization and send it to the Authenticator team. Autofill is not currently available for work or school accounts.
Q: Will my users’ work or school account password get automatically synced?
A: No. Password autofill won't sync work or school account password for your users. When users visit a site or an app, Authenticator will offer to save the password for that site or app, and password is saved only when user chooses to.
Q: Can I allowlist only certain users of my organization for Autofill?
A: No. Enterprises can only enable passwords autofill for all or none of their employees at this time.
Q: What if my employee or student has multiple work or school accounts? For example, my employee has accounts from multiple enterprises or schools in their Microsoft Authenticator.
A: All enterprises or schools added in the Authenticator app need to be allow-listed for Autofill in Authenticator for the app owner to be able to use it. The one exception to this restriction is when your employee or student adds their work or school account into Microsoft cloud-based multi-factor authentication as an external or third-party account.
If you're having trouble getting your verification code for your personal Microsoft account, see the Troubleshooting verification code issues section of the Microsoft account security info & verification codes article.
If you want more information about two-step verification, see Set up my account for two-step verification
If you want more information about security info, see Security info (preview) overview
If your question wasn't answered here, we want to hear from you. Go to the Microsoft Authenticator app forum to post your question and get help from the community, or leave a comment on this page.