Comment by georgefrowny

Trying to use Microsoft Authenticator without Google services is something circular like this:

Log in.

You need to set up MS Authenticator. Get the app then scan this code.

Sigh, download app. Open it.

Add new account. Scan QR code.

You need to install MS Authenticator to continue. Click here to download the app. From inside the app!

Must be what non-computer people feel about things the whole time. It's like some fairy tale where the wizards have lost control of the capricious magic.

The control literally two companies have over whether most modern Western systems work at all is a bit concerning.