14,625 questions with Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator tags

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verify code

i can not put my new mobile phone number on my microsoft account as i originally set it up with my land line number to when it is asking me to verify with text number it is using my land line number and a code will not come through

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-18T18:22:30.25+00:00
stephen peters 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-19T11:06:29.4966667+00:00
Antonino Schiliró 0 Reputation points
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How to recover Discord from WinAuth?

I’ve had a discord account and I factory reset my PC and the discord account had 2FA. I have no backup codes or anything from WinAuth (Windows Authenticator) Is there still a chance to get the discord account back???

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-19T00:23:59.9366667+00:00
Baldi Studios 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-19T11:04:03.9266667+00:00
Antonino Schiliró 0 Reputation points
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Can't add Touch ID as a sign-in method

I'm using school account. I'm trying to add Touch ID as a sign-in method, but the system says 'Passkey not registered - This might be due to a timeout, a canceled request or a private browsing window.' even though I tapped the Touch ID sensor right away…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-19T07:26:44.51+00:00
Hyunmin Kim 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-19T11:00:30.2+00:00
Antonino Schiliró 0 Reputation points
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How to fix authenticator issues between Azure and Authenticator

Azure wants 6-digits and Authenticator generates 8-digits. Everything else I use authenticator for work fine, just not Azure.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-18T21:06:59.7266667+00:00
DENISE BREINING 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-06-19T10:11:12.4266667+00:00
Gérard Oomens 123.9K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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I'm getting notifications that someone wants to sign in to my Outlook using the Authenticator

Someone or some bot is trying to access my Outlook email and I'm getting notifications via Authenticator to choose the correct number for access or deny it. I'm denying it, of course, but these requests are coming multiple times a day. How do I prevent…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-18T22:53:11.57+00:00
Bob Ligget 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-19T08:27:51.5566667+00:00
Julie Huynh 1,530 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Partner Center Lock out

i am the only admin for our partner center. i have lost access to my Microsoft Authenticator Application because my phone was stolen. i need help getting access again.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-31T17:42:14.1433333+00:00
Evann van Rensburg 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-19T06:40:32.8366667+00:00
Alina Le 2,615 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Password Reset

Someone is trying to access my a Microsoft account using Authenticator without my permission or in other words I’m being hacked. How do I change my password? Or how do I stop this.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-19T03:19:17.0433333+00:00
Josh Witheld 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-19T03:20:55.1366667+00:00
Josh Witheld 0 Reputation points
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How can I stop Fraudulent Authenticator Requests

I have researched and followed all recommended solutions but I still keep getting fraudulent Authenticator requests. I change my password regularly, I have forced a log out of all devices multiple times, I have tried to report the issue, and nothing…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-14T19:15:08.3033333+00:00
Nico A Harold 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-19T03:01:17.96+00:00
Hunter Hempen 0 Reputation points
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@live account - Repeat login attempts. There should be a way to block these.

Someone keeps trying to log into @live account. I’ve denied the request a dozen times in Authenticator. if I deny the request once that IP should be blocked and any additional information regarding the attempt should be provided via email so I can give…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-16T20:57:37.3566667+00:00
Derek Quenneville 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-06-18T23:34:55.13+00:00
Don Varnau 19,825 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Authenticator App Sign In

My dad had to reset my whole phone as if it were a new phone. When this happened I got signed out of the Authenticator app. I have been trying to sign in for months now but to sign back into the app it wants me to input a code into my the Authenticator…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-18T22:47:55.86+00:00
Makayla Parkerson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-18T22:48:14.6966667+00:00

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desktop location access

how to turn off device location access on my desktop computer

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-18T22:22:43.12+00:00
Susan Hinds 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-18T22:22:57.6533333+00:00

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Azure Portal enforces MFA for Entra ID Free users even when Security Defaults are disabled

We are creating external lab users using automation (Python scripts) in Microsoft Entra ID (Free plan). These users must sign in to Azure Portal only for lab usage (Virtual Machines and Blob Storage). Security Defaults are disabled at the tenant…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-01-17T10:54:42.58+00:00
cyber shah 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-18T20:34:11.2966667+00:00
Theodora Egburedi 0 Reputation points
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My main Microsoft account has been Compromised and each time i try to login the sends the Recovery Routes to Unknown Email (the hacker's email)

I am seeking help regarding my Microsoft account "****@gmail.com"** that appears to have been compromised. For years I used this account for Microsoft services, recently I lost access to the account. When I attempt to sign in or recover it, I…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-18T18:46:51.49+00:00
Ahmed Galal 0 Reputation points
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Multiple sign in requests yet no activity showing

Microsoft authenticator is showing multiple "new sign-in requests for your Microsoft account." daily that I ignore or deny, yet when I go to https://account.live.com/Activity it doesn't show any activity. Any idea what's going on?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-18T17:11:29.2233333+00:00
Robbieb 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-18T17:11:51.52+00:00

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Problem with the Authenticator app

This happens every time I try to use Authenticator and there is apparently no way to make the message disappear unless I put some random number into the "Enter number" space. I have no idea where to find the "number shown to sign in"…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-18T16:35:57.2033333+00:00
BarryJ64 Breen 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-18T16:36:09.95+00:00

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[Microsoft Authenticator su Android] Account Instagram (TOTP di terze parti) scomparso dall'elenco - Nessun codice di backup disponibile

Salve a tutti, ho un problema critico con l'app Microsoft Authenticator e spero che gli esperti della community possano aiutarmi. Fino a poco tempo fa utilizzavo l'app per generare regolarmente i codici TOTP a 6 cifre per il mio account Instagram.…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-18T16:25:46.5+00:00
Lorenzo Bernardini 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-18T16:26:05.5966667+00:00

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Excessive account signin requests for msn

I continually get sign in requests from my Microsoft Authenticator app on my phone.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-18T14:59:05.2266667+00:00
Speedracer Reed 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-18T15:00:26.2066667+00:00
Speedracer Reed 20 Reputation points
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Log In Issue On New Account Taking Me Through Repetitive Sign In Loop With No Successful Outcome

I recently created an account under my main email that has randomly been flagged as suspicious activity. How? I have zero clue as the account wasn't even used yet. When trying to do two authentication login, I never get the text message as it says this…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-17T18:06:34.71+00:00
LS 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-18T14:08:44.55+00:00
LS 0 Reputation points
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Lost phone with Microsoft Authenticator and need help restoring access to my accounts

Hello, I lost my phone, and it had Microsoft Authenticator installed with my 2FA codes saved inside, including the one I use for Instagram. I am no longer in possession of that phone, and I believe I did not have backup enabled on Microsoft Authenticator…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-18T10:18:27.7333333+00:00
Andy Addyx 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-18T10:18:42.8733333+00:00

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Pass not appearing in app while trying to login Microsoft partner centre

My Authenticator app in my mobile is not working, when I am trying to login into Microsoft Partner centre using this code is not showing kindly help

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-18T05:57:35.7033333+00:00
GopalP-1090 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-18T06:32:10.1433333+00:00
Dora-T 14,370 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator