Learn how to sign in and create app passwords for Microsoft apps and devices that don't support two-step verification.

A popular tactic of criminals is the "fake order" scam. The way it works is that you get a message, usually in email or text, that appears to be a routine confirmation for an order. Of course, you never ordered whatever product or service it's confirming. The message looks common enough, and it says that money will be charged to your credit card or withdrawn from your bank account for the ...

启用双重验证 或设置 Authenticator 应用 后，如果使用较旧的设备 (（如 Xbox 360）或不支持双重验证的邮件发送安全摄像头) ，可能会遇到问题。 对于这些设备，可以改为使用应用密码登录。 应用密码是随机生成的长密码，在登录不支持双重验证的应用和设备时，你只需提供一次此密码而非常规密码 ...

Notes: Security info doesn't support using phone extensions. Even if you add the proper format, +1 4255551234X12345, the extensions are removed before the call is placed. If you don't see a phone option, it's possible that your organization doesn't allow you to use this option for verification. In this case, you'll need to choose another method or contact your organization's help desk for more ...

Learn how to prevent unauthorised purchases on your Xbox by creating Microsoft accounts for every person who uses that console.

How tech support scams work Scammers may call you directly on the phone and pretend to be representatives of a tech company. They might even spoof the caller ID so that it displays a legitimate support phone number from a trusted company. They'll probably ask you to install applications that give them remote access to your device. Using remote access, these experienced scammers can ...

A phishing email is an email that appears legitimate but is actually an attempt to get your personal information or steal your money. Some deceptive emails appear to be from a safe sender but, in fact, have a "spoofed" source address to fool you. Here are some ways to deal with phishing and spoofing scams in Outlook.com. Spoof intelligence in Exchange Online Protection helps prevent phishing ...

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Registering a device gives your phone access to your organization's services but doesn't allow your organization access to your phone. If you're an administrator, you can find more information in Configure and enable users for SMS-based authentication. If your organization hasn't made SMS sign-in available, you won't see an option for it when registering a phone with your account. When you ...

Learn how to add all your different accounts to the Microsoft Authenticator app.