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Note: If a compatibility issue has been identified on your device that would disrupt your experience using Windows 11, we will temporarily delay your upgrade until the issue is resolved.Compatibility safeguard holds help ensure you have the best experience possible when upgrading and your productivity is not disrupted if critical apps or drivers are not yet compatible.

The default authentication method is to use the free Microsoft Authenticator app. ... If you would rather use SMS messages sent to your phone instead, select I want to set up a different method. Microsoft 365 will ask for your mobile number, then send you an SMS message containing a 6-digit code to verify your device. ...

We believe that Microsoft Teams (free) is a place where minors can interact safely to build on friendships and meaningful community. We also know that keeping online experiences safe and positive involves more than building in permission settings and controls. We encourage parents to talk to their children about how they use Teams.

You can receive SMS text messages in Skype if you have a Skype Number. Currently, only US Skype Numbers can receive SMS messages *. Two-way SMS text messaging is not supported in Skype on Android 4.0.4 - 5.1. To start receiving SMS messages in Skype: You will need a Skype Number to receive SMS messages.

In Microsoft Teams (free) in Windows 11, you can get SMS text messages when you link your Android device with Link to Windows. You can quickly and easily get to the things you use every day—your contacts, SMS text messages, create Meet now links for video chats, and see notifications.

In Microsoft Teams (free), there are different ways to chat with SMS participants. You can start a chat with an SMS participant in supported countries, see How to chat via SMS on Microsoft Teams (free).. You can also link your Android in Microsoft Teams (free) to connect your phone to Teams—get access to your SMS text messages and contacts, and receive notifications.

SMS participants from other countries will receive an invite to join Microsoft Teams (free); once they join, you can start a chat with them. You can also link your Android in Microsoft Teams (free) to connect your phone to Teams— get access to your SMS texts messages and contacts and receive notifications. To start a chat with an SMS participant:

For example, your install won't be successful if you're trying to install Microsoft 365 or Office on a computer running Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system. If your computer can't install the full desktop version of Microsoft 365 or Office, try the free Microsoft 365 apps from your browser.

Select Review activity to check for any unusual sign-in attempts on the Recent activity page.If you see account activity that you're sure wasn't yours, let us know and we can help secure your account—if it's in the Unusual activity section, you can expand the activity and select This wasn't me.If it's in the Recent activity section, you can expand the activity and select Secure your account.