Land line authentication

Don Reed 0 Reputation points
2026-07-13T15:34:41.7066667+00:00

Have land line with my office 365 and it will not call with authentication code.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows
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  1. EmilyS726 247.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-07-13T16:10:50.77+00:00

    Hello

    If your Microsoft 365 is on the personal account, you cannot use landline as call option is ONLY for commercial/businesds Microsoft 365.

    Are you now stuck at the login due to not getting tyhe code?

    If so, look for an option like “Show more verification methods” to see if you have a backup (e.g., a phone number or alternate email).

    If you don’t have access to any of the options listed, select “I don’t have any of these.” This will begin the recovery process. As part of that process, Microsoft will let you add new contact information — but only after a 30-day waiting period.

    This 30-day delay is intentional. It’s a security safeguard designed to protect users in case someone else tries to hijack their account by changing recovery info. The wait gives the rightful owner time to notice and stop unauthorized changes.

    Unfortunately, this policy cannot be bypassed. Microsoft explains it here.

    https://support.microsoft.com/account-billing/-your-security-info-change-is-still-pending-or-you-can-t-access-this-site-right-now-microsoft-account-message-cbd0f64f-02d9-45d2-90c3-2375e5a72e52#:~:text=While%20we%20understand%20this%2030,phone%20number%20or%20email%20address.

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    I also want to mention, for personal Microsoft accounts, Microsoft now says you can no longer add a phone number as a new security method. Their current support article states: “For increased security, you can no longer add a phone number” when adding a new way to verify sign-in.

    https://support.microsoft.com/account-billing/microsoft-account-security-info-verification-codes-bf2505ca-cae5-c5b4-77d1-69d3343a5452

    See the first and last items in the gray text box. You will still have other options, like email, authentication app and passkey.

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