Avoid and report Microsoft technical support scams
Provides information for avoiding and reporting Microsoft technical support scams.
Download Microsoft Authenticator | Microsoft Support
iOS Android To install Authenticator on your iOS device Scan the QR code or download and install Authenticator from the Apple app store.
Contact us | XBOX Support
Need help with an XBOX console, an XBOX game or XBOX network? Find out how to get in touch with us.
My digital code or gift card doesn’t work | XBOX Support
Find out how to troubleshoot issues redeeming XBOX digital codes and gift cards.
What happens if there's an unusual sign-in to your account
Tell me about what happens if there's an unusual sign-in Show me how to manage unusual activity. Show me how to manage recent activity.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
Using third-party fingerprint readers and cameras with Windows Hello
To set up your Windows Hello fingerprint reader or camera on Windows 11, version 23H2, follow the steps below: Connect your third-party Windows Hello fingerprint reader or camera to your PC, following any manufacturer instructions. Once installation has completed, open Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options. Scroll to Additional settings and look for the toggle: " Sign in with an external ...
Microsoft account security info & verification codes
Learn how to manage your Microsoft account security info and troubleshoot verification code issues.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
Create an Outlook Data File (.pst) to save your information
Create Outlook Data Files (.pst) on your computer to save Outlook items by account, project, or to archive older items.
Applies To:
Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2024, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016
Activate Office for Windows | Microsoft Support
Learn how to activate Office that is pre-installed on new Windows 10 PCs or using a new product key.
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, Publisher for Microsoft 365, Excel 2024, Word 2024, Outlook 2024, PowerPoint 2024, Access 2024, OneNote 2024, Project Standard 2024, Visio Professional 2024, Visio Standard 2024, Office 2024, Excel 2021, Word 2021, Outlook 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Access 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 Standard 2019, Publisher 2019, Visio Professional 2019, Visio Standard 2019, Office 2019, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, Access 2016, OneNote 2016, Publisher 2016, Office 2016, Microsoft 365 for home
How to add your accounts to Microsoft Authenticator
Learn how to add all your different accounts to the Microsoft Authenticator app.