Check the recent sign-in activity for your Microsoft account
If you get an email about unusual activity on your Microsoft account, or if you’re worried that someone else might have used your account, go to the Recent activity page. You’ll see when your Microsoft account was signed in during the last 30 days, along with any device or app-specific info.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
Download Microsoft Authenticator - Microsoft Support
The Microsoft Authenticator app helps you sign into your accounts when you're using two-step verification.
How to sign in to or out of Outlook.com - Microsoft Support
If you can't sign in to your Outlook.com, Hotmail, Live, or MSN email account, or you're not sure how to sign in or sign out, here are some solutions.
Applies To:
Outlook.com
Change the email address or phone number for your Microsoft account
Follow these steps to reset your Microsoft account password. Follow the steps on this page to change the Microsoft account email address or phone number (also known as your account alias or username) that you use to sign in.
Phone Link requirements and setup - Microsoft Support
If you see a list of Android devices, choose the one you wish to pair with Phone Link to access your favorite apps, respond to texts, make calls, view photos, and more from your PC. Grant permissions on the Link to Windows app on your Android device. You are all set to use Phone Link.
向 Microsoft 帐户兑换礼品卡或代码 - Microsoft 支持
了解如何兑换礼品卡、代码或 Office 产品密钥，以及如何在 Microsoft Store 在线商店、Windows 或 Xbox 上花费余额。.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
Change or reset your PIN - Microsoft Support
Change or reset your PIN. A PIN is a user-defined set of numbers, or a combination of numbers and letters, that allows you to sign in to your Windows device instead of a password. Your PIN is securely stored on your device, it isn’t transmitted anywhere, and it isn’t stored on a server.
How to sign in to Hotmail - Microsoft Support
Hotmail is now Outlook.com. Learn how to sign in to access your Outlook.com, Hotmail, Live, or MSN email account.
Applies To:
Outlook.com
Unlicensed Product and activation errors in Office
If Office activation fails, you'll see Unlicensed Product or Non-commercial use / Unlicensed Product in the title bar of your Office apps, and most features of Office are disabled. To restore all features of Office, you'll need to fix the problem that's causing activation to fail.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Access for Microsoft 365, OneNote for Microsoft 365, Project Online Desktop Client, Publisher for Microsoft 365, Visio Plan 2, Excel 2021, Word 2021, Outlook 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Access 2021, Project Professional 2021, Project Standard 2021, Publisher 2021, Visio Professional 2021, Visio Standard 2021, Office 2021, OneNote 2021, Excel 2019, Word 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Access 2019, Project Professional 2019, Project Standard 2019, Publisher 2019, Visio Professional 2019, Visio Standard 2019, Office 2019, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, Access 2016, OneNote 2016, Project Professional 2016, Project Standard 2016, Publisher 2016, Visio Professional 2016, Visio Standard 2016, Office 2016, Microsoft 365 for home, Office for business, Office 365 Small Business, Microsoft 365 admin, InfoPath 2013
Troubleshoot problems with Microsoft Authenticator
You can resolve problems with Microsoft Authenticator by checking the tips in this article and reviewing some of the known errors. Tips: If you're using mobile data, try switching to Wi-Fi and vice-versa. Make sure Airplane mode is off.