Unable to access school account

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Unable to access school account

Dani Larsen 20

I am currently unable to access my school account.

The issue is that Microsoft Authenticator is no longer available on my old mobile phone because I recently changed to a new device. As a result, I cannot complete the authentication process to sign in to my account.

Could you please help me reset my multi-factor authentication (MFA) settings or provide an alternative way to regain access to my account?

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Elena-VH 485 Independent Advisor

Dear @Dani Larsen

Based on your description, I understand that you are using an education account. In this case, first, I recommend that when signing in, please try to look for options like "Other ways to sign in":

If the issue still persists, since you are using an education account and your school has an MFA setting for your account, I highly recommend you contact your school IT staff directly so that they may reset your MFA settings to your new mobile. You might also ask whether your MFA can be temporarily disabled to allow an emergency sign-in. For more information: How do I find my Microsoft 365 admin?

For that reason, the school IT admin can revoke MFA sessions and require re-registration in Microsoft Entra admin center

For more information and instructions, please ask the school IT Admin to follow the Microsoft Official Guide here: Manage authentication methods for Microsoft Entra multifactor authentication - Microsoft Entra ID | Microsoft Learn

I hope this information is helpful. Thank you for your patience and your understanding. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. I'm looking forward to your update.

Dani Larsen 20 Reputation points

2026-08-01T08:40:59.43+00:00

Thank you for the information. This issue is urgent for me. Is there any way to bypass the school's IT department, or could you help resolve it directly?
Elena-VH 485 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-08-02T21:03:04.15+00:00

Dear @Dani Larsen

I understand this is urgent for you. However, I'm just a user like you and don't have access to the school's systems or the ability to bypass IT controls, modify accounts, or resolve issues directly.

The school's IT department is the only team with the necessary permissions to investigate and fix the problem. I recommend contacting them and explaining the urgency of the situation so they can assist you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding.