How to get and use app passwords. After you turn on two-step verification or set up the Authenticator app , you may run into issues if you use older devices (like Xbox 360 or a mail-sending security camera) that don't support two-step verification.

Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features to change whether you're shown app recommendations when trying to install apps from outside the Store.

Learn how to redeem a gift card, code, or Office product key and spend your balance at Microsoft Store online, on Windows, or Xbox.

Fix Bluetooth problems in Windows. If you run into problems trying to connect to a Bluetooth device, here are some troubleshooting steps to try. Note: For general info about how to connect a Bluetooth device to your PC, see Pair a Bluetooth device in Windows.

You can set up an authenticator app to send a notification to your mobile device or to send you a verification code as your security verification method. You aren't required to use the Microsoft Authenticator app, and you can select a different app during the set up process.

To use your camera with apps on Windows 10, you'll need to turn on some permissions in Camera settings. Then, you'll need to check your app permissions if you want to use your camera with apps. Here's how: Select Start > Settings > Privacy > Camera.

Your organization uses two-factor verification and the Office 365 portal. If you're using your work or school account (such as, alain@contoso.com), two-factor verification, and Microsoft 365 apps in your organization, you can manage your app passwords from the Office 365 portal page.

If you pre-ordered a game and want to cancel, you can do so up to 10 days before the game launches at: Order history. After this time, you may be billed, and you’ll need to request a refund to cancel your order. For more info about digital game pre-orders, see: Pre-order Xbox digital games in the Microsoft Store.

Microsoft Store on Windows can automatically install app updates. Select the Start button, then search for and select Microsoft Store. In the Microsoft Store app, select Profile (your account photo) > Settings. Make sure App updates is turned On.

You can now restore lost or accidentally deleted favorites in Microsoft Edge with our new favorites recovery feature. You'll need to be signed in to your Microsoft account and have the sync setting turned on to use the favorites recovery feature.