Microsoft Authenticator backs up your account credentials and related app settings, such as the order of your accounts, to the cloud. You can then use the app to recover your information on a new device, potentially avoiding getting locked out or having to recreate accounts.

If you forgot your work or school password, never got a password from your organization, or have been locked out of your account, you can use your security info and your mobile device to reset your work or school password.

How to improve gaming on your Windows 11 PC by making use of the optimization for windowed games settings.

Find out how to submit a request for a refund for a purchase of digital Xbox content.

Learn how to redeem your Microsoft Rewards points for a huge variety of great products and sweepstakes.

Learn about how tracking prevention works in Microsoft Edge. Adjust your tracking prevention setting to detect and block known trackers.

Check for updates in the Phone Link by opening Settings > About > Check for updates.Install any pending updates to make sure your content stays up-to-date. You may also need to check for updates in the Link to Windows app on your Android device.

How to use Stream's Transcripts and Captions features with video in OneDrive and SharePoint.

Important: When you close your Microsoft account, your email and contacts are deleted from our servers and can't be recovered.If you use your Microsoft account with Xbox, Skype, OneDrive, or other Microsoft services, you'll no longer be able to access those services.

Behandeln von Netzwerkproblemen in Windows. Wenn Sie keine E-Mails erhalten, im Web surfen oder Musik streamen können, sind Sie wahrscheinlich nicht mit Ihrem Netzwerk verbunden und können nicht ins Internet gelangen.