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Microsoft Authenticator user password reset

Users who forget their passwords when authenticating using Microsoft Authenticator can now reset their password, instead of having to re-register their authenticator.

Follow this process to reset your password as a Microsoft Authenticator user.

Health and care professionals who select the Microsoft Authenticator app method will see the "Forgot password?" link below the "Continue" button.

Microsoft Authenticator password reset process screen 1

 

Selecting "Forgot password?", the user will be asked to enter their Care Identity email address.

Microsoft Authenticator password reset process screen 2

 

The user will then receive an email from [email protected] containing a one time password.

Microsoft Authenticator password reset process screen 3

 

They'll be guided to enter that code into the next screen.

Microsoft Authenticator password reset process screen 4

 

Entering the correct code and selecting to continue, the user will be asked to enter the verification code from the Authenticator app.

Microsoft Authenticator password reset process screen 5

 

Having entered the correct verification code and selected the submit button, the user will be asked to create a password.

Microsoft Authenticator password reset process screen 6

 

Once the new password is set, a confirmation message will be displayed and the user can now use their new password when using the "Authenticator App" option with NHS CIS2 Authentication.

Microsoft Authenticator password reset process screen 7

Last edited: 18 January 2024 2:47 pm