MFA verification reset request

Sudha Gandhi 50 Reputation points
2026-07-17T15:28:56.4533333+00:00

We are unable to sign in to our Microsoft 365 administrator account because Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is required.

We have the correct password for this account. However, after entering the password, Microsoft prompts for MFA verification.

The employee who was using this account has left our company, and the Microsoft Authenticator app was removed from their mobile device. As a result, we no longer have access to the registered MFA method and cannot sign in to the account or create a support case.

We kindly request your assistance in resetting or removing the MFA registration for this account. We are prepared to provide any information required to verify ownership of the Microsoft 365 tenant.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
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  1. Sivanesh K 0 Reputation points
    2026-07-17T16:09:19.1166667+00:00

    We are unable to sign in to our Microsoft 365 administrator account because Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is required.

    We have the correct password for the account, but after entering it, Microsoft requests MFA verification. Unfortunately, the employee who previously managed this account has left the company, and the Microsoft Authenticator app associated with the account was removed from their mobile device. As a result, we no longer have access to the registered MFA method and are unable to sign in or create a support request through the Microsoft 365 Admin Center.

    We kindly request your assistance in resetting or removing the MFA registration for this administrator account. We are ready to provide any information or documentation required to verify ownership of our Microsoft 365 tenant and restore access to the account.

    Thank you for your assistance, and we look forward to your guidance on the next steps.

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