Microsoft account security info & verification codes
Contact Support. For technical support, go to Contact Microsoft Support, enter your problem and select Get Help. If you still need help, select Contact Support to be routed to the best support option. Learn how to manage your Microsoft account security info and troubleshoot verification code issues.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
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
Reset a forgotten Microsoft account password
Change or reset your Windows password. Accessing the account of someone who has died. Learn how to reset or change your Microsoft account password. Get help with a forgotten Microsoft account password.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Contact Us - Microsoft Support
Get help and support, whether you're shopping now or need help with a past purchase. Contact Microsoft Support. Find solutions to common problems, or get help from a support agent.
Download Microsoft Authenticator - Microsoft Support
The Microsoft Authenticator app helps you sign into your accounts when you're using two-step verification.
Change or update email account settings in Outlook for Windows
Sometimes you need to make a change to your email account settings. If you have a new password, if your email provider has asked you to change settings, or if you're having problems with sending and receiving email, you can change your email account settings through Mail in the Windows Control Panel, or from Outlook.
Applies To: Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016
Manage suggested recipients in the To, Cc, and Bcc fields in Outlook
Manage suggested recipients in Outlook for iOS and Android. Add, find, edit, or delete a contact in Outlook. As you type inside the To, Cc, or Bcc boxes, Outlook suggests recipients. The Auto-Complete List can be turned off.
Applies To: Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, New Outlook for Windows
How to check if your email address is a Microsoft account
Go to the Microsoft account sign-in page at https://account.microsoft.com and enter your email address. If you see a message that says "We couldn't find an account with that username." or "That Microsoft account doesn't exist", then the address you entered is not a Microsoft account. If you believe it should be:
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Global Customer Service phone numbers - Microsoft Support
To find a customer service phone number in your country, please click a region and find your country. Note: Support cases for Surface devices may only be initiated online.
Change how the message list is displayed in Outlook
In new Outlook, if you want to change how the message list is displayed, you have the following options: Change email display | Focused inbox | Organize messages | Reading pane appearance | Message list format.
Applies To: Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Office for business, Office 365 Small Business, Microsoft 365 admin, Outlook on the web, Outlook.com, New Outlook for Windows