15,331 questions with Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator tags

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Help me to update my account phone number and email accounts

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-02T20:51:44.3333333+00:00
Scotty Hayes 0 Reputation points
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Azure lockout when switching smartphones

I'm trying to access an existing Azure account from a PC when my smartphone has recently been upgraded. I've established a passkey, but there is a second Authenticator prompt that is not triggering an access interaction on my (new) smartphone. Only…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-08-27T09:41:09.0733333+00:00
John Larew 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-02T20:17:48.34+00:00
John Larew 0 Reputation points
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I never had Microsoft auth on any of my systems and now its required cant get into anything

PLease help it is asking me for authenticator code that I never set up. I disabled all of that in the past for this exact reason. Cannot do login to 365 or admin or azure. I have a business account that I am the admin of.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-02T16:40:03.3566667+00:00
Jonathan Guida 0 Reputation points
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Authenticator app sign in loop

I recently got a new phone and I’m trying to login to apps. Outlook app needs me to verify authentication app number. Authenticator app has not been signed in to. When I go to sign in, it takes me to a new page that says verify number on authorization…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-08-31T13:26:26.0233333+00:00
Trent Baker 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-02T15:44:15.5666667+00:00
Matias Gabriel Ducid 0 Reputation points
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Unable to authenticate

Unable to sign in to Visual Studio account in Gihub

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-08-31T12:35:29.77+00:00
Napoles Garcia, Xareny (WTS) 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-02T15:23:47.4133333+00:00
Debashmita Saha 235 Reputation points
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How do I fix Microsoft Authenticator login loop of death?

Can't sign-in to authenticator app because it requires approving a code in the authenticator app I can't sign in to. I am the IT admin, there is NO WAY to sign-in and no way to contact support.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-02T11:50:44.26+00:00
Jon Bowerman 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-02T14:53:24.4933333+00:00
Jon Bowerman 0 Reputation points
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What is the best practice for Guest Users MFA Reset, do they have option to reset their MFA?

I am looking for best practice for multi factor authentication reset for guest users. Is there a way we can enable them to do it their selves?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-02T10:32:21.21+00:00
Joshi, Yash 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-02T14:11:57.5933333+00:00
Bence Weiszmann 1,310 Reputation points
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"Successful Sign-in" followed by "Unusual Activity Detected" log

Hi Microsoft Experts,I recently checked my Microsoft account's Recent Activity and noticed something confusing. At the bottom of the log, there was a "Successful sign-in" from an unfamiliar IP address. Immediately above that entry, at the exact…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-02T11:43:26.5066667+00:00
vu hai dao 20 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-09-02T11:51:22.5533333+00:00
vu hai dao 20 Reputation points
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Didn't receive a sign-in request

I am trying to sign in to my account, but I am not receiving the approval request on my Microsoft Authenticator app. The sign-in request appears on my laptop and asks me to enter the number shown, but no notification or approval request appears on my…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-02T08:15:47.0366667+00:00
GINA AYU WANDIRA 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-02T08:16:08.7833333+00:00

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Can’t access my email account due too verification codes

Hello how can someone help me I can’t get into my email account as I don’t have access too mobile number and email that is registered for the verification codes like who can I actually contact too fix this problem I really need it back please

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-08-30T09:47:18.91+00:00
loretta walker 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-02T02:33:41.5033333+00:00
loretta walker 0 Reputation points
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I lost my phone and cannot get into my emails because of mfa

I lost my phone and got a new one. I tried to add my email to my phone account and it asked for authentication code. I tried to add this email to my Authenticator app and I cannot because it asks me for a code that I cannot get. I am desperate for help.…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-01T14:58:17.46+00:00
Stephanie L Serapiglia 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-01T16:21:13.6333333+00:00
Taz 9,446 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Graph API - how to differentiate Entra "sign-in" features/methods from "SSPR" features/methods ESPECIALLY with phones?

Hi, I'm trying to get some differentiation to see if users are registered for SMS for MFA and/or for SSPR right down to the individual phone level, but there doesn't appear to be a simple way to do this. I've broadly been looking at these resources: …

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asked 2023-10-05T09:51:41.2333333+00:00
Staddon, Tim 10 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-01T14:26:16.1633333+00:00
JAYDEEP MEHTA 0 Reputation points
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Xbox PC Error Code 0x8009030D

I Have had this error for atleast 3 months now ive watched and tried every video nothign works does anyone have anyone updates on how to fix this problem

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-01-14T17:13:44.55+00:00
Zay RSK 30 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-01T13:07:35.12+00:00
Mr. King 0 Reputation points
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Can't sign into authenticator app, without an authenticator code

I am trying to log into the authenticator app on my phone, but it is asking for an authenticator code, which I can't get as I am not able to sign in.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-01T12:57:55.2733333+00:00
Hannah 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-01T12:58:09.4333333+00:00

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Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device​

Enter the code displayed in the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device​ but currently I have no mobile

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-01T08:39:10.8933333+00:00
Sourabh Sharma 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-01T10:25:04.29+00:00
Jassi Scott 0 Reputation points
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Min authenticator sender ikke push beskeder

Min authenticator sender ikke push beskeder, så jeg kan godkende. Push beskeder er sat til i indstillinger. Hvad skal jeg gøre?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-01T08:57:38.4566667+00:00
Beth Ytting Beyer 0 Reputation points
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Enter the code displayed in the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device​ but currently I have no mobile phone

Enter the code displayed in the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device​ but currently I have no mobile phone

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-01T08:42:54.5566667+00:00
Sourabh Sharma 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-01T08:43:15.46+00:00

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Severe MFA push spam on Microsoft consumer account 2

Hello, I am getting around 50 MFA spam per day from all over the US. I read Microsoft's answer on another post, but I don't want passkey or other method as they are device stored and I am a nomad : I carry all my devices with me, and my entire life with…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-08-31T12:40:27.37+00:00
Mlag 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-31T22:56:38.32+00:00
Rob Koch 26,065 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Old Phone number

Hi im trying to access my account security and more but cant due to a security check it only asks me for a code that should come through the old phone but i haven't got access to anymore so i am in search for a solution to fix this issue.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-08-31T22:49:17.45+00:00
john meikle 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-31T22:49:30.82+00:00

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Severe MFA push spam on Microsoft consumer account

I’ve been getting more than 20 Microsoft Authenticator prompts per day on my personal outlook.com account, and this has been happening continuously for a long time. This is not occasional or temporary. I do not open or approve these prompts. I haven’t…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-03-10T06:43:10.3666667+00:00
Hulleman, Rob 20 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-08-31T22:29:55.8+00:00
Rob Koch 26,065 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator