How do I change security/verification type when signing on?

Angela Meeks 1 Reputation point
2020-10-25T20:47:49.983+00:00

When we set up our accounts for the first time, we were required to set up a question or text method to verify our account/that it is actually us. If I want to change my method or change my security question, how do I? My coworkers have a two step verification through their phone, but it is very time consuming when they are busy working to grab their phone (usually not with us/them) to verify. They would like to switch to a security question. If I ever need to switch my security question to something else (in case someone saw the answer), how would I change this?

Thank you!

Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation.
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  1. Leo Visser 91 Reputation points MVP
    2020-10-25T21:00:07.293+00:00

    Don't know in what setting you are talking about but probably you want to go to:
    https://myaccount.microsoft.com/
    Here you can change your security settings if the company allows it. If it's a normal microsoft account you should be able to change it here too.

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  2. Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
    2020-10-25T21:35:53.96+00:00

    You can follow along here.
    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/user-help/security-info-setup-questions

    --please don't forget to Accept as answer if the reply is helpful--

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