Microsoft Authenticator - Error Code: 500121

Question

Hello there!

I want to login (it's an account provided by my school for us teachers); I'm getting a Authenticator Code (as usual), however, after typing the Code into my smartphone, nothing happens.

I deinstalled and reinstalled the App.

Now, when trying to login, I get the following message and code:

Error Code: 500121

Request Id: ***

Correlation Id: ***

Timestamp: ***

I now have no option to login; either this error code appears or I actually get a new code, but have no way to activate this email adress in the app...

What should and can I do?

Answer 1

I see that you wrote your message in English, so I’ll respond in English as well. If anything is unclear, please don’t hesitate to let me know.

Dear @Kevin Liebing,

For a quick resolution, please reach out to your IT or admin team and ask them to reset the MFA methods for the affected users.

Below is a step-by-step solution tailored for your IT admin to follow to reset MFA for your account

1 – Navigate to Microsoft 365 Admin Center, you can click Identity at the sidebar   

Microsoft 365 Admin Center website: Microsoft 365 admin center   

It will lead you to Microsoft Entra Admin Center (Microsoft Entra - Microsoft Entra admin center) 

Select Users    

Click All users    

 

Click on to the affected account name (your account)   

For example:   

2 – Select "Authentication Methods"  

3 – Click "Require re-register multifactor authentication"    

Next time the user sign in, the system will require them to set up a new authentication method. By using this, the affected user can re-set up the right authentication method  

Also, please make sure your device time Accurate time settings are essential because Microsoft Authenticator generates time-based codes. Here’s what to do:

• Turn on automatic date and time on your device.
• Double-check that your time zone is correct.
• Install any pending operating system updates, as these can affect app performance.

Incorrect time settings or outdated software are common reasons why codes fail and can lead to errors like 500121.

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If you have any additional questions or need to share information related to PII, please send it through a private message as well. This helps us minimize privacy risks and ensure your data remains protected.

If you need any further assistance, feel free to reach out. We're here to help. Thank you very much for your understanding and your cooperation.

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