I can't add my phone number country code

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I can't add my phone number country code

Zem Mircosoft 25

Hi I have an issue that when i want to add my phone number it says " we didn't support that country code " How can I add my phone number then?

Muhammad Aatif 0 Reputation points

2026-03-03T15:33:50.9133333+00:00

my country is Pakistan and I'm trying to add my phone number, but it gives the same message again and again
Chloe-V 12,610 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-03-04T06:28:30.75+00:00

Hi Muhammad Aatif,

Thank you for posting to Microsoft Q&A Forum.

Please try the steps outlined in my response below. If the issue still persists, please contact Microsoft Support for further assistance.

Thank you for your time and understanding.
Aainzah Saleem 0 Reputation points

2026-03-29T06:35:44.9333333+00:00

same issure, anit able to add contact number in Pakistan

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Muhammad Aatif 0 Reputation points

2026-03-03T15:33:50.9133333+00:00

my country is Pakistan and I'm trying to add my phone number, but it gives the same message again and again
Chloe-V 12,610 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-03-04T06:28:30.75+00:00

Hi Muhammad Aatif,

Thank you for posting to Microsoft Q&A Forum.

Please try the steps outlined in my response below. If the issue still persists, please contact Microsoft Support for further assistance.

Thank you for your time and understanding.
Aainzah Saleem 0 Reputation points

2026-03-29T06:35:44.9333333+00:00

same issure, anit able to add contact number in Pakistan

Answer 1

Hi Zem Mircosoft,

Thank you for posting to Microsoft Q&A Forum.

This usually happens when Microsoft does not currently support phone numbers from your country or mobile provider for verification or account recovery. Here are some steps you can try:

1. Double-check formatting

Make sure you are entering the number with the + sign, followed by the country code, then your number (no leading 0).

Example: +44 7123 456789 (UK), +1 555 1234567 (US).

2. Test with another device/browser

Sometimes the web form does not accept properly formatted numbers in certain browsers. Try Chrome, Edge, or the Microsoft Authenticator app.

3. Use a supported country code

Microsoft does not support all country codes. If your country is not listed in the drop-down, you cannot currently add that number.
As a workaround, you may use another number (friend’s/families, if trusted) from a supported region, then later add recovery methods like email.

4. Add an alternative security method

Instead of a phone number, you can add a backup email address for verification and recovery.
Go to Microsoft Account Security Settings > Add security info.

5. Contact Microsoft Support

If you must use your number and it should be supported, it may be a regional restriction or temporary service issue. Microsoft Supportcan confirm whether your country code is supported.

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