Microsoft Authenticator Not Showing Code FIX ⏰ Code Not Generating or Invalid (Time Sync Solved)

Is your *Microsoft Authenticator Not Showing the 6-digit Code* or are the codes you see instantly rejected as INVALID? This is the most common TOTP failure! This guide provides the complete, guaranteed FIX by correcting your device's clock sync on Android and iPhone. 🛠️ Time-based One-Time Passwords (TOTP) require your phone's clock to be perfectly synced with the server's clock. Even a 30-second discrepancy will cause the code to fail. #### ⏰ The CRITICAL Fix: Time Synchronization 1. *Check Automatic Date and Time (MUST DO):* Go to your phone's settings and ensure your *Date & Time* are set to *"Automatic"* or "Use network-provided time." This is the only way to guarantee accuracy. 2. *Restart Device:* Perform a full restart immediately after ensuring the time setting is automatic. 3. *Android-Specific Sync:* If the code is still invalid, Android has a hidden sync setting: Go to *Settings - System - Date & Time - Automatic Date & Time (if available)* and look for a *"Time Correction for Authenticator"* or similar option and run the sync. #### ⚙️ Secondary Fixes (App Data & Network) *Clear App Cache (Android):* Go to *Settings - Apps - Authenticator - Storage* and select *Clear Cache* (this won't delete your accounts). *Check Battery Optimization (Android):* Ensure the app is set to *"Unrestricted"* in battery settings to prevent background throttling, which can affect code generation. *Offload App (iPhone):* Go to *Settings - General - iPhone Storage - Authenticator* and tap *Offload App* (this saves your accounts but clears the app data). #### ⚠️ Final Fix: Account Re-sync If the time is correct and the code is still missing/invalid, your account token is corrupted. You must re-add the account: 1. *WARNING:* Before removing the account from the app, ensure you have an *alternative verification method* (like a text code) to access your security settings. 2. *Remove Old Entry:* Sign in to your Microsoft Security Info page (e.g., [https://myaccount.microsoft.com/secur...](https://myaccount.microsoft.com/secur...) using your alternative method. Delete the old Authenticator App entry. 3. *Re-add Account:* Re-add the Authenticator App and scan the new QR code to establish a fresh, synced token. --- 🔴 Subscribe for more cybersecurity guides, app troubleshooting, and account recovery tips:    / @guiasysoluciones   --- Video Index (Timestamps - Max 2 Minutes): 0:00 - Intro: Why Your 6-Digit Code is Invalid (Time Sync) 0:30 - The CRITICAL Fix: Check Automatic Date & Time Settings 1:00 - Android-Specific Time Correction Fix 1:30 - Secondary Fixes: Cache Clear and App Offload 1:50 - The Final Fix: Removing and Re-adding Your Account --- Would you like me to focus on the time synchronization steps for a specific device (Android or iPhone)?