The Microsoft Authenticator app helps you sign into your accounts when you're using two-step verification.

If your system is asking you for your BitLocker recovery key, the following information may help you locate your recovery key and understand why you're being asked to provide it. Important: Microsoft support is unable to provide, or recreate, a lost BitLocker recovery key.

If you can't see the desktop and instead see a blue, black, or blank screen, see Troubleshoot blue screen errors or Troubleshoot black or blank screen errors. Check for Windows updates. Learn how to update drivers in Windows using Device Manager to update or reinstall a driver.

The Phone Link supports messages sent by Short Message Service (SMS). It also supports Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) messaging. You can still send your favorite photos and GIFs from your PC.

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.

To turn Microsoft Defender Firewall on or off: Select Start , then open Settings . Under Privacy & security , select Windows Security > Firewall & network protection . Open Windows Security settings. Select a network profile: Domain network, Private network, or Public network.

There are a number of possible explanations for why verification codes don't always arrive. Read through the list of the most common causes, and see if any of them apply to you, or use our troubleshooter to help guide you.

If you're having problems with two-step verification on a personal Microsoft account, which is an account that you set up for yourself (for example, danielle@outlook.com), see Turning two-step verification on or off for your Microsoft account.

For guidance on how to locate the Apps button to access add-ins while reading or composing a mail item, see Use an add-in in Outlook. In the Apps page, search for the add-in you want from the available list. Alternatively, if you're after a specific add-in, enter its name in the search box.

Select the Dial icon to start your call. If you don't have Bluetooth available on your device (or if it's been turned off), you won't be able to make or receive calls on your PC. If you encounter issues while using the calling feature, these troubleshooting tips may help.