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

The easiest way to get language packs for Windows 8.1 and Windows RT is to download and install them using the Language Control Panel. Download and install additional languages to view menus, dialog boxes, and other user interface items in your preferred language.

Make sure apps have access to the microphone. If your microphone isn't detected after updating Windows 11, you may need to give your apps permission to use it. Here's how: Select Start > Settings > Privacy & security > Microphone and make sure Microphone access is turned on.

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.

Change or reset your Windows password. Accessing the account of someone who has died. Learn how to reset or change your Microsoft account password. Get help with a forgotten Microsoft account password.

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.

You can receive SMS text messages in Skype if you have a Skype Number . Currently, only US Skype Numbers can receive SMS messages * . Two-way SMS text messaging is not supported in Skype on Android 4.0.4 - 5.1. You will need a Skype Number to receive SMS messages. Learn more about how to get a Skype Number .

Open a service request in the Microsoft 365 admin center. This service is free. Get help and support, whether you're shopping now or need help with a past purchase. Contact Microsoft Support. Find solutions to common problems, or get help from a support agent.

If you're having problems with two-step verification on a personal Microsoft account, which is an account that you set up for yourself (for example, danielle@outlook.com), see Turning two-step verification on or off for your Microsoft account.

Learn how to update drivers in Windows using Device Manager to update or reinstall a driver.