Update phone number

Paul DeLauro 0 Reputation points
2026-08-04T15:40:14.9233333+00:00

I am trying to add my phone number to my Microsoft account.

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  1. EmilyS726 256.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-08-04T16:12:08.2233333+00:00

    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 have to use the other options offered, such as email, authentication app and passkey.

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