How to redeem Microsoft Rewards points - Microsoft Support
Browse offers Note: Offers vary by country. Be sure to redeem your rewards points in the same region you signed up in. Do not use a VPN while trying to redeem points. When redeeming points, use a mobile or landline phone number for authentication and not a VoIP phone number.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
Help with giving digital games or subscriptions as gifts
If you have problems sending a digital game or subscription to someone as a gift—for example, it won’t send, the person never got it, or they can’t use the code to redeem it—get help here.
Sign in using Microsoft Authenticator - Microsoft Support
Microsoft Authenticator helps you sign in to your accounts if you've forgotten your password, use two-step verification or multi-factor authentication, or have gone passwordless on your account.
Signing in with a passkey - Microsoft Support
Passkeys are supported on desktop and mobile browsers (mobile app support is coming soon). You can use Windows Hello on Windows 10/11 devices to sign into your account with a passkey. Important: Biometric data stays on your device and is never shared with Microsoft. Please select your account type:
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Microsoft account dashboard
Download and install apps - Microsoft Support
Next steps To set up and use Outlook with your subscription, see Set up and use Outlook. Related topics Microsoft 365 help for small businesses on YouTube Download and install or reinstall Microsoft 365 or Office 2021 on a PC or Mac Set up Office apps and email on a mobile device Small business help and learning
Approve a family member’s purchases and funds | Xbox Support
Use the following steps to manage funds and spending from multiple devices. Note Approval isn’t needed for using currency or Xbox gift cards. To learn more about Xbox family groups, see: Benefits of creating a family group on Xbox
Reset a forgotten Microsoft account password
If you don't see an option for where to send a code, or you no longer have access to any of the verification options shown, use this sign-in helper tool. If you don't recognize any of the verification email or phone options, use this sign-in helper tool.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
Use PayPal with your Microsoft account | Xbox Support
Use PayPal with your Microsoft account In certain countries and regions, PayPal can be used as a payment option to buy subscriptions like Game Pass and content such as games, apps, music, HD movies, and TV shows on your Xbox Series X|S console, Xbox One console, Xbox 360 console, and Xbox.com.
How to use two-step verification with your Microsoft account
Get answers to some basic questions about what two-step verification is, and how to set it up and use it to help keep your Microsoft account more secure.
How to sign in to Hotmail - Microsoft Support
If you can't sign in, or have forgotten your username or password, use our sign-in troubleshooter. If you're looking to open a new account, you can create one at https://signup.live.com/.
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Outlook.com