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If you do not mind your phone contacts are shared with the app [1], Microsoft Authenticator is fine. [1] https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-director

If you do not mind your phone contacts are shared with the app [1], Microsoft Authenticator is fine. [1] https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/user-help/user-help-auth-app-faq https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/user...

excerionsforte 7y ago
That would be valid concern if you could not deny the permissions meaning this doc is out of date. I have both iOS and Android and have the permissions set to deny as they are not essential to the operation of the application. Also, these concerns would pop up in the reviews if you could not deny the permission if it asked for it. One of the reasons I looked at MS Authenticator because it is one of the highest scoring and reviewed authenticator apps, so it would have taken a hit on the score if this was not possible.
eyegor 7y ago
Why would you need to give it contacts permissions? Just deny it.
prophesi 7y ago
"Contacts and phone: The app requires this permission so it can search for existing work or school Microsoft accounts on your phone and add them to the app, helping to ensure your account works properly. This permission also helps save you time while adding your personal Microsoft accounts, by automatically filling in some of the info for you, like your first and last name." Wow, they really did their best to find a sliver of justification for that permission. I don't need an OTP app to autofill my first and last name. And to those arguing about their opt-out for this permission, ask what unnecessary permissions your coworkers/family/friends have denied on the last few apps they installed.
- excerionsforte 7y ago
  Recommend that you install the application first and check what it asks for before coming to a conclusion based on this doc. The score would have taken a hit based on what you are saying. Furthermore there is no argument here just facts based on user experience. > Contacts and phone. The app requires this permission so it can search for existing work or school Microsoft accounts on your phone and add them to the app, Keyword here is requires. This doc is out of sync with the application, unsurprisingly.
  - prophesi 7y ago
    Honestly, I wouldn't willingly install anything by Microsoft. Everything is overloaded with unnecessary telemetry. On that note, for anyone using Microsoft's VS Code, I recommend https://vscodium.com/ https://vscodium.com/

excerionsforte 7y ago

That would be valid concern if you could not deny the permissions meaning this doc is out of date. I have both iOS and Android and have the permissions set to deny as they are not essential to the operation of the application. Also, these concerns would pop up in the reviews if you could not deny the permission if it asked for it. One of the reasons I looked at MS Authenticator because it is one of the highest scoring and reviewed authenticator apps, so it would have taken a hit on the score if this was not possible.

eyegor 7y ago

Why would you need to give it contacts permissions? Just deny it.

prophesi 7y ago

"Contacts and phone: The app requires this permission so it can search for existing work or school Microsoft accounts on your phone and add them to the app, helping to ensure your account works properly. This permission also helps save you time while adding your personal Microsoft accounts, by automatically filling in some of the info for you, like your first and last name." Wow, they really did their best to find a sliver of justification for that permission. I don't need an OTP app to autofill my first and last name. And to those arguing about their opt-out for this permission, ask what unnecessary permissions your coworkers/family/friends have denied on the last few apps they installed.

excerionsforte 7y ago
Recommend that you install the application first and check what it asks for before coming to a conclusion based on this doc. The score would have taken a hit based on what you are saying. Furthermore there is no argument here just facts based on user experience. > Contacts and phone. The app requires this permission so it can search for existing work or school Microsoft accounts on your phone and add them to the app, Keyword here is requires. This doc is out of sync with the application, unsurprisingly.
- prophesi 7y ago
  Honestly, I wouldn't willingly install anything by Microsoft. Everything is overloaded with unnecessary telemetry. On that note, for anyone using Microsoft's VS Code, I recommend https://vscodium.com/ https://vscodium.com/