Microsoft account security info & verification codes
For technical support, go to Contact Microsoft Support, enter your problem and select Get Help. If you still need help, select Contact Support to be routed to the best support option. Learn how to manage your Microsoft account security info and troubleshoot verification code issues.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
POP, IMAP, and SMTP settings for Outlook.com
If you're trying to add your Outlook.com account to Outlook or another mail app, you might need the POP, IMAP, or SMTP settings. You can find them below or by viewing them in your Outlook.com settings.
Applies To:
Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2021 for Mac, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2019 for Mac, Outlook 2016, Outlook Web App for Office 365, Outlook Web App for Office 365 Small Business, Outlook on the web, Outlook.com, Outlook Web App for Office 365 operated by 21Vianet, Outlook Web App Light, New Outlook for Windows, Outlook for Android, Outlook Mail for Windows 10, Outlook on the web for Exchange Server 2016, Outlook on the web for Exchange Server 2019, Outlook Web App
Redeem a gift card or code to your Microsoft account
Learn how to redeem a gift card, code, or Office product key and spend your balance at Microsoft Store online, on Windows, or Xbox.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
Finding your BitLocker recovery key in Windows - Microsoft Support
If your system is asking you for your BitLocker recovery key, the following information may help you locate your recovery key and understand why you're being asked to provide it. Important: Microsoft support is unable to provide, or recreate, a lost BitLocker recovery key.
How to use the PC Health Check app - Microsoft Support
Getting ready for the Windows 11 upgrade. How to check if your device meets Windows 11 system requirements after changing device hardware. Learn how to use the PC Health Check app to help you improve your device performance.
Troubleshooting verification code issues - Microsoft Support
Microsoft account dashboard. There are a number of possible explanations for why verification codes don't always arrive. Read through the list of the most common causes, and see if any of them apply to you, or use our troubleshooter to help guide you. Start. I'm not getting my verification code.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
Use voice typing to talk instead of type on your PC
You can use a voice typing language that's different than the one you've chosen for Windows. Here's how: Search for the language you'd like to install, then select. or install any optional language features you'd like to use. These features, including speech recognition, aren't required for voice typing to work.
Set up your Apple device for cloud gaming | Xbox Support
Set up your Apple device for cloud gaming. Game Pass Ultimate or a supported free to play game is required for cloud gaming. Join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. To see where cloud gaming is currently supported, see the “Cloud gaming (Ultimate only)” column in: Xbox Supported Countries/Regions. How to play from a web browser.
How to sign in to Hotmail - Microsoft Support
Hotmail is now Outlook.com. Learn how to sign in to access your Outlook.com, Hotmail, Live, or MSN email account.
Applies To:
Outlook.com
Fix Bluetooth problems in Windows - Microsoft Support
If you run into problems trying to connect to a Bluetooth device, here are some troubleshooting steps to try. Note: For general info about how to connect a Bluetooth device to your PC, see Pair a Bluetooth device in Windows.