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

The Phone Link supports messages sent by Short Message Service (SMS). It also supports Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) messaging. You can still send your favorite photos and GIFs from your PC.

Tap the chat you'd like to add the SMS user to. For mobile users, tap the group chat's name, then tap Add people . Enter in your SMS user's phone number and their name, then write an invite message so they know it's from someone they know and add them by tapping Send .

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Learn how to start a one-to-one chat with SMS participants and send invites for others to join Microsoft Teams (free), so you can chat with them.

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You can link your social media account in one of two ways: Use the Xbox mobile app to scan the QR code. Select the Link option which will launch the Microsoft Edge app on Xbox. You can choose to link your Discord, Reddit, Steam, Twitch, or other social media account.

For answers to frequently asked questions, see Windows Update: FAQ. To get the latest major update of Windows 11, see Get the latest Windows update. Check for Windows updates. Learn how to get the latest Windows updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely.

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.