2-Step Authentication

To enable 2-step authentication/verification:

  1. Go to the Outlook.com website and log in.
  2. Select the gear icon.
  3. Go to Options > Account details (top of the list). You may be asked to sign in.
  4. After the account.live.com page has opened, select Security & Privacy, go to More Security Settings, scroll down and select Set up two-step verification.
  5. You'll have the option to confirm your identity via email, phone or the Microsoft account App. After you've completed this step, you'll need to use an app-specific password to log in via the Outlook App.
  6. Under Security & Privacy > More Security Settings, scroll down and select Create a new app password. Use the newly generated password to log in.

See the image below showing where to go in Security & Privacy.

Shows the "Security & privacy" menu option selected, and on the page, the "More security settings" option is circled.

Find more information on 2-step authentication with other accounts:

Google accounts

AOL accounts