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.

If you’ve forgotten your Microsoft account password, learn how to do a password reset online or by using your Xbox console.

Learn how to recover a hacked or compromised account, what to do next, and how to prevent your account from being compromised in the future.

Here are the most likely causes for an unrecognized charge: A Microsoft subscription has recurring billing enabled. Someone you know, such as a family member, bought something with your card. You can now investigate this on the Manage your payments page. A previously declined charge was charged again. A pre-order or split order was shipped. Someone made an in-app purchase from an app, game, or ...

What are passkeys? Passkeys are a replacement for your password. With passkeys, you can sign into your Microsoft personal account or your work/school account using your face, fingerprint, or PIN. Signing in with a passkey is simple and fast and helps protect you against phishing attacks. Passkeys are supported on desktop and mobile browsers (mobile app support is coming soon). You can use ...

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 ...

Learn how to activate Windows using a product key or digital license, check your activation status, and link your Microsoft account.

The Microsoft Authenticator app helps you sign into your accounts when you're using two-step verification.

Find the payment method you want to update, and then select View or edit card. Enter your updated info, and then select Save.

Learn how to set up your user account for multifactor authentication with Microsoft 365.