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Microsoft Entra: Improved Backup and Restore Experience for the Authenticator App on iOS

Vendor
Microsoft
Product
Microsoft Entra
Type
Availability
Announcement date
2025-07-09
Effective date
Date not published
Impact
Affected

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Microsoft Entra: Improved Backup and Restore Experience for the Authenticator App on iOS

What the source says

Users of the Microsoft Authenticator app on iOS will be able to back up account names—including Microsoft work or school accounts, Microsoft personal accounts, and third-party accounts like Amazon or Google—using iCloud and iCloud Keychain. This enables secure, end-to-end encrypted backup of account names and TOTP credentials. When setting up a new iOS device, account names will automatically appear in the app, and users can sign in to complete setup. GA date: August CY2025 Preview date: September CY2025 In development General Availability Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant) Microsoft Entra iOS

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Who is affected: The audience described by the Microsoft update is represented by: Microsoft Entra: Improved Backup and Restore Experience for the Authenticator App on iOS Users of the Microsoft Authenticator app on iOS will be able to back up account names—including Microsoft work or school accounts, Microsoft personal accounts, and third-party accounts like Amazon or Google—using iCloud and iCloud Keychain. This enables secure, end-to-end encrypted backup of account names and TOTP credentials. When setting up a new iOS device, account names will automatically appear in the a

Why it matters: The change matters because the official source describes: Microsoft Entra: Improved Backup and Restore Experience for the Authenticator App on iOS Users of the Microsoft Authenticator app on iOS will be able to back up account names—including Microsoft work or school accounts, Microsoft personal accounts, and third-party accounts like Amazon or Google—using iCloud and iCloud Keychain. This enables secure, end-to-end encrypted backup of account names and TOTP credentials. When setting up a new iOS device, account names will automatically appear in the a

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    Microsoft Entra: Improved Backup and Restore Experience for the Authenticator App on iOS Users of the Microsoft Authenticator app on iOS will be able to back up account names—including Microsoft work or school accounts, Microsoft personal accounts, and third-party accounts like Amazon or Google—using iCloud and iCloud Keychain. This enables secure, end-to-end encrypted backup of account names and TOTP credentials. When setting up a new iOS device, account names will automatically appear in the app, and users can sign in to complete setup. GA date: August CY2025 Preview date: September CY2025 In development General Availability Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant) Microsoft Entra iOS
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    Microsoft Entra: Improved Backup and Restore Experience for the Authenticator App on iOS Users of the Microsoft Authenticator app on iOS will be able to back up account names—including Microsoft work or school accounts, Microsoft personal accounts, and third-party accounts like Amazon or Google—using iCloud and iCloud Keychain. This enables secure, end-to-end encrypted backup of account names and TOTP credentials. When setting up a new iOS device, account names will automatically appear in the app, and users can sign in to complete setup. GA date: August CY2025 Preview date: September CY2025 In development General Availability Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant) Microsoft Entra iOS
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    Microsoft Entra: Improved Backup and Restore Experience for the Authenticator App on iOS Users of the Microsoft Authenticator app on iOS will be able to back up account names—including Microsoft work or school accounts, Microsoft personal accounts, and third-party accounts like Amazon or Google—using iCloud and iCloud Keychain. This enables secure, end-to-end encrypted backup of account names and TOTP credentials. When setting up a new iOS device, account names will automatically appear in the app, and users can sign in to complete setup. GA date: August CY2025 Preview date: September CY2025 In development General Availability Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant) Microsoft Entra iOS
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