Help with giving digital games or subscriptions as gifts
Get help if you're having problems sending someone a digital Xbox game or subscription as a gift.
Set up a passkey (FIDO2) as your verification method
Notes: If you don't see the security key option, it's possible that your organization doesn't allow you to use this option for verification. In this case, you'll need to choose another method or contact your organization's help desk for more assistance. Before you can register a security key, you must have at least one additional security verification method registered.
Xbox Support
Xbox Support offers help for Xbox, Game Pass, and billing questions. Get advice and customer service in the Xbox Support community.
Why is Microsoft texting me? - Microsoft Support
Get information about why you are receiving text messages from Microsoft.
Reset a forgotten Microsoft account password
Learn how to reset or change your Microsoft account password. Get help with a forgotten Microsoft account password.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Set up a phone call as your verification method - Microsoft Support
Notes: Security info doesn't support using phone extensions. Even if you add the proper format, +1 4255551234X12345, the extensions are removed before the call is placed. If you don't see a phone option, it's possible that your organization doesn't allow you to use this option for verification. In this case, you'll need to choose another method or contact your organization's help desk for more ...
Send and receive text messages from your PC - Microsoft Support
Send a new text message Open Phone Link and select the Messages tab. Click on New Message to start a new conversation with any of your contacts Enter the name or phone number of your contact to look up someone in your list. Select the contacts you wish to message. A new thread will open.
What happens if there's an unusual sign-in to your account
Microsoft prioritizes account security and works to prevent people from signing in without your permission. When we notice a sign-in attempt from a new location or device, we help protect the account by sending you an email message and an SMS alert. If your phone number or email changes, it's important to promptly update the security contact info on the Security basics page so we can work with ...
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
I can't sign in to my Microsoft account - Microsoft Support
Learn how to fix problems signing into your Microsoft account. Resolve password verification, locked account, and other Microsoft account login issues.
Applies To: Outlook 2024, Outlook 2024 for Mac, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2021 for Mac, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Microsoft 365 for home, Microsoft365.com, Outlook.com, GroupMe, Microsoft account dashboard, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams personal, Microsoft To Do, OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive for Mac, OneDrive for Windows, Outlook for Android, Outlook for iOS
Set up SMS sign-in as a phone verification method - Microsoft Support
Registering a device gives your phone access to your organization's services but doesn't allow your organization access to your phone. If you're an administrator, you can find more information in Configure and enable users for SMS-based authentication. If your organization hasn't made SMS sign-in available, you won't see an option for it when registering a phone with your account. When you ...