Microsoft account security info & verification codes
Learn how to manage your Microsoft account security info and troubleshoot verification code issues.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
Using Outlook mobile to sign in - Microsoft Support
Whenever you sign in to your Microsoft account, you may also get sign-in approval notifications in the Outlook mobile app. You will see sign-in requests appear either on the lock screen or in the Outlook mobile app. You'll also be able to get one-time passcodes, which you can copy/paste into other sign-in screens.
Applies To:
Microsoft 365 Apps for business, Microsoft account dashboard, Outlook for Android, Outlook for iOS
Troubleshoot Microsoft account verification code issues
Learn what you can do if you're not receiving account aign-in verification codes.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
Sign in using Microsoft Authenticator - Microsoft Support
Using Authenticator as a way to sign in If you have turned on passwordless, two-step, or multi-factor authentication for your account, use the following steps to sign-in: Go to the site where you want to sign in. Enter your username at the sign-in prompt and select Next. Select Send notification.
Reset a forgotten Microsoft account password
Learn how to reset or change your Microsoft account password. Get help with a forgotten Microsoft account password.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
Download Microsoft Authenticator - Microsoft Support
The Microsoft Authenticator app helps you sign into your accounts when you're using two-step verification.
Installing Microsoft Defender - Microsoft Support
Protect your Android, iPhone, Mac, and Windows devices from threats by installing Microsoft Defender. Download Microsoft Defender on your devices either by: Scanning the following QR code Searching for Microsoft Defender in your app store Sharing with your devices, the following link: Copy link We encourage you to install Microsoft Defender on at least five devices per person. Ready to give it ...
Applies To:
Microsoft Defender on Android, Microsoft Defender on iOS, Microsoft Defender on Mac, Microsoft Defender on Windows
Phishing and suspicious behavior in Outlook - Microsoft Support
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 ...
Applies To:
Outlook 2024, Outlook 2024 for Mac, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2021 for Mac, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Outlook on the web, Outlook.com, New Outlook for Windows
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.
Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed
The Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter helps you automatically repair issues when you're blocked from installing or removing programs.