# Microsoft Authenticator will move Android backups to Google One in January

_Published Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 1:03 PM EST · Security, Products · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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Microsoft Authenticator will replace Microsoft personal account backups on Android with Google One backup starting in January 2027, Microsoft said on a support page. Users will need to enable Microsoft Authenticator in their device's Google One backup settings.

The change covers backups of accounts and one-time password connections used for two-factor authentication. Authenticator generates temporary codes for signing into online accounts. Its iOS version already relies on iCloud Backup for accounts and one-time passwords.

## Sources

- [9to5Google](https://9to5google.com/2026/11/03/microsoft-authenticator-google-one-backup-change/)

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Published: 2026-11-03T18:03:31.090Z
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Retrieved: 2026-11-03T20:46:04.554Z
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