14,744 questions with Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator tags

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I have lost access to my number for authentication. What can I do?

Hello, please help me! I cannot access my school account in microsoft because I have lost the number registered for two-way authentication. It causes me a lot of stress cause I really need my school account. Please help me solve this.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-07-02T13:23:43.5333333+00:00
Ilonah Jean Vivencio 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-02T13:24:20.53+00:00

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Log in issues

I got a new phone and now I can’t get into my work email due to not receiving an area to enter the code on my Authenticator app. I checked all of my settings and they were the same as my old phone. How do I fix this?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-07-02T13:23:51.21+00:00
Holloman, Makayla 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-02T13:24:03.2233333+00:00

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I am receiving relentless login attempts to my account generating Authenticator notifications since yesterday.

I have received a great many notifications via Microsoft Authenticator about login attempts on my account since yesterday. I have rejected or ignored them all. My activity history shows no unusual logins. I have selected the option to log out of all…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-07-02T12:46:30.4533333+00:00
Hansen, James 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-02T12:46:46.77+00:00

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Reset microsoft deatils with failing MFA and locked out of Autnenticator

I have been locked out of my microsoft live account, as the Authenticator App is locked out and the MFA options also fail. I dont have a recovery key recorded and want to know if and who I should contact to fix the problem. Regards David

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-07-02T12:15:37.0066667+00:00
Sinclair, David 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-02T12:15:55.5+00:00

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Repeated Microsoft Authenticator sign-in requests from unknown person

Hello, I have a Microsoft account that uses my Gmail address as the sign-in email. For the past several weeks/months, I have been receiving repeated Microsoft Authenticator number-matching sign-in requests that I did not initiate. Someone appears to be…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-30T16:40:09.02+00:00
7 Olsen 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-02T12:01:26.7133333+00:00
Julie Huynh 1,530 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to fix 2FA for Rockstar Authentication code.

I have been trying to sign into my Rockstar launcher ever since I had swapped to a new phone. The Rockstar launcher needs a code from the Microsoft Authenticator app to be able to sign into my account so that I can play the games. The problem is, due to…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-27T19:07:37.53+00:00
Josh Teter 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-02T10:31:02.9866667+00:00
Carolyne-3676 1,136 Reputation points
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Removed authenticator account

I removed an account from my authenticator without making a backup. I still have access to my email and password for that account, but now I am locked out because my authenticator is not linked. Can I link my accounts again?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-27T19:12:06.4966667+00:00
Hunter Johnson 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-02T10:29:06.07+00:00
Carolyne-3676 1,136 Reputation points
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I can't log in to my Instagram because of authenticator app

So the authentication app is generating the codes that I need to use for Instagram but when I copy and paste those codes to instagram it keeps saying its the wrong code and it won't let me try another way

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-27T21:51:28.18+00:00
sam crew 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-02T09:54:17.0366667+00:00
Carolyne-3676 1,136 Reputation points
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Constant sign in attempts

I’m get constant sign in attempt notifications from scammers who are obviously trying to hack my account. I need them to stop.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-28T20:50:56.98+00:00
Robin Brown 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-02T09:30:04.0433333+00:00
Carolyne-3676 1,136 Reputation points
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My google account was hacked

my Google account was hacked and I can wondering how to just wipe it. I feel they are gunna use it to get into personal stuff and i don’t know what to do. This is driving me crazy to the point of no sleep and starvation. Someone please help me

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-29T08:49:34.9133333+00:00
Mason Gagui 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-02T09:25:03.8566667+00:00
Carolyne-3676 1,136 Reputation points
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Can’t sign in

I cannot access Microsoft Teams on my phone because it’s asking to use the authenticator app for everything and my authenticator app is not working.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-29T12:10:28.1233333+00:00
Sophia Dati 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-02T09:22:24.09+00:00
Carolyne-3676 1,136 Reputation points
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Migrating from Microsoft, how to export Authenticator information

I'm switching over to Proton authenticator and there isn't an export/import function yet, how do I transfer my authentication details from Microsoft Authenticator to Proton?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-29T12:30:42.67+00:00
Weary Queery 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-02T09:09:46.83+00:00
Carolyne-3676 1,136 Reputation points
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account is beings compromised by an unknown account of the gmail (******@gmail.com) and i cant get rid of it because it doesn't show the email on my Microsoft accounts but the email pops up when i sign in to anything requiring Microsoft signing

account is being compromised and I am not sure how to get rid of the account as it does not show up on as any of my accounts. Please help me and I want to phone someone to help as noting is working

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-07-02T07:21:22.4333333+00:00
Evan Venkatesan 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-02T09:03:24.1133333+00:00
Amelia Jackson 0 Reputation points
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Recovery issue

I have restore my phone and instead of use backup I sigin fresh and logout and tried recovery my authentication shows empty. I want my backup history logs

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-07-02T03:58:45.8133333+00:00
SURYA S 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-02T03:59:07.7233333+00:00

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How do I export account information from Microsoft Authenticator?

I no longer intend to use the Microsoft Authenticator app and need to migrate the account data stored within it; however, the app does not provide an export function. How can I export the account data saved in Authenticator? Alternatively, retrieving the…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-07-02T03:54:57.93+00:00
hankuksui 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-02T03:55:13.5333333+00:00

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Microsoft authenticator

When I attempt to log in to Microsoft Authenticator it tells me to open the Authenticator app to verify.. despite being in the app. How can this be fixed

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-07-02T03:11:03.74+00:00
Rory Reiffel 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-02T03:11:13.6333333+00:00

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Can't remove an account in the Authenticator

I am trying to remove an account from a company I dont work for anymore. I obviously don't have access to the account but it is in my Authenticator. How do I remove it without removing any other accounts.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-07-02T03:06:15.56+00:00
Ed Braiter 1 Reputation point
answered 2026-07-02T03:09:28.4933333+00:00
Ed Braiter 1 Reputation point
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2FA not working

I changed mobile phone can no longer receive Microsoft 2FA using old number how do i change number associated with account?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-07-02T02:31:45.3533333+00:00
John Lomoro 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-02T02:32:01.88+00:00

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When I try to log in to my Microsoft account, it responds with nonsense

When I try to log in to my Microsoft account, it shows a 2-digit number and says to go to Microsoft Authenticator and insert that number, but when I try that, it turns out that I am already in M. Authenticator which is showing the number it gave me???

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-07-02T01:56:41.14+00:00
Philip Taylor 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-02T01:56:57.1733333+00:00

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Request for assistance with recovering 2FA codes for Rockstar Games account

Body: Hello Microsoft Support Team, I am writing to request your assistance in recovering my two-factor authentication (2FA) codes in the Microsoft Authenticator app. I recently lost access to my old mobile device and had to switch to a new one.…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-07-02T01:51:57.58+00:00
Eugene Revyakin 0 Reputation points