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Applying a Feitian FIDO2 Key to a Breakglass account in Entra

What is the correct procedure for applying a Feitian FIDO2 Key to a Breakglass account in Entra? We are moving away from on prem AD to a hybrid Entra solution (with P1 licensing) but can't seem to satisfy the MFA requirements for the emergency breakglass…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Other
asked 2026-04-23T16:01:42.3333333+00:00
Keith Glanville 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Authenticator app not working

I use to have authenticator app and used this often; now when I go to use the Authenticator app, it tells me it is not working or something like this.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-04-23T15:56:53.78+00:00
Eilzabeth Bernardini 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-23T15:57:04.2033333+00:00
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I am reloading windows 11 but Microsoft is asking me to login but it fails on every method.

Is there a way of bypassing this login requirement? I want my computer back.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-04-23T15:52:14.9866667+00:00
Brian Fisher 50 Reputation points
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

MS Authenticator app not working after Android update

I have a Samsung S24+. The latest Android update was installed on 8 April after which I have been unable to use the MS Authenticator app. I did the basics (cleared cache, cleared data, then uninstalled/reinstalled) bit nothing worked. The app simply does…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-04-13T08:18:37.4366667+00:00
Marqia van der Walt 40 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-23T15:52:14.21+00:00
Stephen Benson 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Can't login to my azure account

Hey all, I'm trying to login to my personal azure account at portal.azure.com. My password is accepted and I'm prompted for the MS authenticator code. MS authenticator is giving me a 8-digit code, but the prompt is only accepting 6 digits. So the auth…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-04-23T14:59:55.6266667+00:00
Vasanth Manikumar 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-23T15:30:09.1333333+00:00
Jimmy Wang 21 Reputation points
1 answer

Microsoft Authenticator

I recently had to do a factory reset on my phone, and the Gmail that I used for all of my passwords is not my current email. I am working on getting access, but I just went through the process to reset my password for Authenticator, but it still won't…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-04-23T15:25:17.5133333+00:00
Tashina Nelson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-23T15:25:34.9466667+00:00
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Purview just not deleting searched data.

I seem to be unable to purge a large contact list. Is this a known error or limitation?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Purview
asked 2026-04-23T12:06:14.35+00:00
Richard Simmons 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-23T15:23:36.9133333+00:00
Pilladi Padma Sai Manisha 7,055 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Manual and Google login / signup in react native application using microsoft external entra id

I followed the docs and completed my setup. The flow is working fine for the iOS. But for android I'm stuck in the issues. Every fix I'm trying either it is causing error in the iOS flow or creating another issue in the android. I've tried multiple ways…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra External ID
asked 2026-04-23T12:46:35.1466667+00:00
Roshan Sharma 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-23T15:22:22.24+00:00
Shubham Sharma 13,580 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to fix :Sign-in failed Error code: interaction_required Error message: interaction_required: AADSTS5000225: This tenant has been blocked due to inactivity. To learn more about tenant lifecycle policies, see https://aka.ms/TenantLifecycle Trace ID: b22

Sign-in failed Error code: interaction_required Error message: interaction_required: AADSTS5000225: This tenant has been blocked due to inactivity. To learn more about tenant lifecycle policies, see https://aka.ms/TenantLifecycle Trace ID: <PII…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-04-23T15:00:03.4733333+00:00
Bibek Bashyal 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-23T15:20:28.9366667+00:00
Jimmy Wang 21 Reputation points
1 answer

crated new tenant with same email ID

created new tenant with same email ID still not able to login

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-04-21T07:26:37.94+00:00
Rohan Singh 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-23T15:20:25.71+00:00
VEMULA SRISAI 11,810 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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#Microsoft Authenticator

Hello. My supervisor, who is the admin of our Rxkmedia email addresses, is unable to add a new member because he changed phones, so he is unable to access Microsoft Authenticator. He also cannot use other means, as they are a dead end. What else can he…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-04-23T14:31:54.1233333+00:00
Clarissa Mandizha 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-23T14:32:07.9366667+00:00
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Global Admin is getting: User invitation failed Insufficient privileges to complete the operation.

since couple of days our global admins are no longer able to convert users from internal to external or vs. says insufficient privilege. what is going on?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-04-23T10:04:49.8066667+00:00
Ame 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-23T14:29:39.1033333+00:00
Thanmayi Godithi 9,210 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

In MS Azure I cannot update supported account type in the authentication panel

My development team cannot access the needed services on Azure. When i try to change supported account types to any Entra ID, I receive the failure notice below. Please help.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra External ID
asked 2026-03-05T14:39:50.19+00:00
Taylor 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-23T13:37:12.12+00:00
VEMULA SRISAI 11,810 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

Global Admin locked out due to MFA – no other admin access

I am the only Global Administrator of my Azure (Microsoft Entra ID) tenant and I am locked out due to Microsoft Authenticator MFA. I no longer have access to the authenticator device. I still have CLI access using az login and can provide tenant ID,…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-04-18T20:19:39.67+00:00
Jayson Santiago 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-23T14:13:40.5733333+00:00
Raja Pothuraju 47,240 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

Cannot log in to my account from portal.azure.com

Sign-in failed Error code: interaction_required Error message: interaction_required: AADSTS5000225: This tenant has been blocked due to inactivity. To learn more about tenant lifecycle policies, see https://aka.ms/TenantLifecycle Trace ID:…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-04-18T22:21:15.3866667+00:00
Shawn Mobasser 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-23T13:31:48.1133333+00:00
Raja Pothuraju 47,240 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Unable to Verify Identity for Microsoft 365 Login – Error 399287

Dear Microsoft Support Team, I'm trying to sign into the Microsoft 365 portal. I can sign in to my Microsoft account, but I'm prompted to verify my identity via SMS. However, I receive the following error message: “Sorry, we’re having trouble verifying…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-04-21T15:44:05.3833333+00:00
Nikola Skopljak 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-04-23T14:06:10.94+00:00
Nikola Skopljak 20 Reputation points
2 answers

MFA Lockout – Only Global Admin locked out, all recovery options exhausted

Hello Microsoft Support Team, I am reaching out because the only Global Administrator of our organization's Microsoft 365 tenant is completely locked out due to an MFA issue, and all available recovery options have been exhausted. Situation After a…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-04-23T07:34:12.46+00:00
edited an answer 2026-04-23T14:16:51.59+00:00
Rin-L 18,330 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

Make a purchase to continue with your account

I received an email saying my Microsoft billing account ID and Associated Microsoft Entra ID tenant would be deleted on June 22 if I don't make a purchase before this date? I'm using a free version of Azure and don't understand why I'm receiving this…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-04-23T12:59:30.2833333+00:00
Gary Shaw 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-23T14:24:42.8233333+00:00
Thanmayi Godithi 9,210 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

JWT Token - O Auth similar to Cognito

Hello Team Can anyone please help me create an app and sp with client and secret which should resolve JWT token as below

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-04-23T13:09:45.9366667+00:00
Kumar, Dheeraj 40 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-04-23T14:12:56.76+00:00
VEMULA SRISAI 11,810 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

“Entra External ID CIAM: Can we use third‑party SMS providers (Twilio/Infobip) for MFA OTP instead of Microsoft SMS?”

I’m working with a Microsoft Entra External ID (CIAM) tenant and planning to enforce multi‑factor authentication (MFA) for external consumers, where SMS one‑time passcode (OTP) is used as the second factor. The requirement is to deliver SMS OTPs using a…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra External ID
asked 2026-04-23T13:43:00.16+00:00
Satya NarayanPanda 0 Reputation points
accepted 2026-04-23T13:49:39.2+00:00
Satya NarayanPanda 0 Reputation points