Authenticator gives me 8 digits. My apps require only 6.

Joni R 0 Reputation points
2026-11-08T13:19:11.48+00:00

My apps require only 6 digits from Authenticator. Authenticator, however no longer gives me 6 digits, but 8. I can’t use Authenticator Can I change it back to six digits.

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  1. Dora-T 2,080 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-11-09T03:11:42.02+00:00

    Hi @Joni R

    Microsoft Authenticator doesn't provide an option to manually change an existing account from generating 8-digit codes to 6-digit codes.

    A 6-digit verification code prompt is commonly associated with work or school account sign-ins.

    If this is a work or school account, I recommend contacting your organization's IT administrator and asking them to reset your MFA registration. After the reset, you can register Microsoft Authenticator again.

    For reference, your administrator can follow the steps in this article: Manage authentication methods for Microsoft Entra multifactor authentication - Microsoft Entra ID |… 

    If you're not sure who your administrator is, you can refer to the following article: How do I find my Microsoft 365 admin? | Microsoft Support 

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