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PATCH /beta/admin/appsAndServices returns 204 No Content but never applies the settings

PATCH https://graph.microsoft.com/beta/admin/appsAndServices returns 204 No Content and the settings are never applied. A subsequent GET returns the old values indefinitely. The same two settings can be changed successfully by hand in the Microsoft 365…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Graph
asked 2026-09-09T15:10:12.8233333+00:00
Esteban Ricalde 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-22T02:18:04.7866667+00:00
Andrew @ 365Sentri 0 Reputation points
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How to recover a compromised microsoft account?

My Microsoft account was compromised and I am trying to recover it. I have gone through the Your account recovery request but it just automatically instantly rejects it. I have full access to my original email but can't reset the password through it…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-22T01:26:09.9833333+00:00
Joaquin Garcia 0 Reputation points
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Sole Global Administrator locked out due to MFA – Error 399287 – No other administrator

Hello, We are unable to access our Microsoft 365 tenant because the only Global Administrator is locked out by Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). The administrator password has already been successfully reset using the registered recovery email. The new…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-09-22T01:06:19.2066667+00:00
Jaime Sebastian Gomez Aguero 0 Reputation points
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Authentication Loop

I recently purchased a new phone and now my accounts on my authentication app are not logged in and are asking for me to use my Authenticator app to log into the Authenticator app.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-22T00:52:43.91+00:00
Jayden P Pino 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-22T00:52:58.8166667+00:00

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Cloud shell not launching

Hello, I can't able log on cloud shell, getting following error, could you please help and advise Requesting a Cloud Shell.Sorry, your Cloud Shell failed to provision: {"code":"TenantDisabled","message":"Cloud Shell…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-09-22T00:09:52.5566667+00:00
Azure Exploration 0 Reputation points
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Broken phone unable to sync past Authenticator to access apps or emails.

My past phone with everything on it notes, back up codes, etc. was recently broken. I tried resyncing the iCloud and it didn’t sync the data in the app. Therefore I’m locked out of discord and my emails. Is there a fix or way to log in?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-21T23:44:36.26+00:00
Nick Cline 0 Reputation points
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MFA Global Admin Account Lockout

As the title states, I'm trying to get back into the Microsoft Entra Global Admin Account as I need this to be able to set up some connectors for my business. I typically don't use this account and use a second one I created as a non-admin that is tied…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-09-21T23:18:00.5566667+00:00
Bluebird Support 0 Reputation points
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AADSTS50020 tenant mismatch — Outlook for Mac only, same account works everywhere else

Good call. Here's a redacted version: I'm trying to add a Microsoft 365 work account to Outlook for Mac, and it consistently fails with: AADSTS50020: User account '[user]@[mytenant].com' from identity provider…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-09-21T20:05:07.4+00:00
Frederick 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-21T22:46:33.5066667+00:00
Anthony Porter 310 Reputation points
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Graph API /createImportSession request

Hi All, I use Graph API /createImportSession request and then the returned "importUrl" to replace EWS functionality <m:UploadItems>. It works for messages and contacts but not for events. I.e. I can read events with /exportItems but can't…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Graph
asked 2026-09-15T13:16:31.1633333+00:00
val19680507 1 Reputation point
commented 2026-09-21T22:40:47.8466667+00:00
Anthony Porter 310 Reputation points
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Pass-through Authentication in a multi-forest Active Directory environment

Hello All, I have a question related Azure AD Connect and the possibility to Sync Users from multiple Forest. As I know there is no need to have a Trust between Forest for complete the Sync. Obviously we need to have the DNS and Network flow…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2022-08-30T10:02:34.543+00:00
Tommaso Sacco 21 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
edited an answer 2026-09-21T21:26:27.6133333+00:00
Ceyhun KIRMIZITAS 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
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Backing up Microsoft Authenticator changes

I have the following message on my Microsoft Authenticator: "Starting January 2027 you will no longer use you Microsoft personal account to enable backup. Ypu will need to enable "Microsoft Authenticator from Google One backup." Can…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-17T14:13:53.5566667+00:00
Richard Phillips 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-21T21:15:43.8033333+00:00
D. B 0 Reputation points
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How to disable MS authenticator on my email

MS Authenticator will not work for my work situation and I must disable it from my email account. How do I do this?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-21T20:27:42.3333333+00:00
Steve M14 1 Reputation point
answered 2026-09-21T20:27:57.36+00:00

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MS Authentication and non-cellphone work environment

I am unable to have my phone in my work area. Will having my email connected to the MS Authentication app require me to leave the area and access my cellphone to sign into email?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-21T20:19:30.92+00:00
Steve M14 1 Reputation point
answered 2026-09-21T20:19:43.9466667+00:00

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How do you transfer a work email on authenticator to a new phone?

My job uses Microsoft for their associates’ emails to login to Passport. I transferred phones recently, and I’m unable to transfer my work email to Microsoft Authenticator. Every time I try to add it, it says to use the Authenticator app, but my account…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-21T02:05:17.7833333+00:00
Isaac Moore 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-21T19:56:57.4266667+00:00
Rob Koch 26,160 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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AOVPN Connectivity and Microsoft Teams/Outlook Issues After September Windows Updates

We are observing multiple incidents where users are unable to connect to Always On VPN (AOVPN) and are encountering issues with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Outlook following the installation of the September Windows updates. Reported issues include: …

Microsoft Security | Windows Autopilot
asked 2026-09-21T16:28:54.7233333+00:00
Vijay Dhekan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-21T19:46:27.4466667+00:00
Rob Koch 26,160 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Microsoft Service Request Case ID: 2609080010001222.

I have had several unauthorized purchases made on my account and have been trying to sort it out with Bindu from the Data Protetion Team. Unfortunatley, her phone calls to discuss this with me went directly to my voice mail and not to my phone. Despite…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-09-21T18:58:34.7533333+00:00
Lise Hamonic 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-09-21T19:18:56.06+00:00
Clover-L 25 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Authenticator App for Android can't restore from backup

I had to replace my Samsung S25 Ultra phone with another phone because of moisture damage. I had my Microsoft account, plus DFAS, VA, X, and SSA. When my phone was replaced, the other apps were nor restored as before. I also tried to restore from…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-21T19:10:58.6133333+00:00
Mike Apt 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-21T19:11:14.6533333+00:00

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account was suspended

My account was suspended. My authenticator app won't work. I am going around in circles. Sign in helper just freezes when I try to use it. I have changed my password several times. What can I do next please?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-21T18:54:06.18+00:00
Fred Brown 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-21T18:54:23.2666667+00:00

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getting error while enabling audit in purview

even we have runned provided cmd , still same issue, cmd result show isdehydrated :- yes

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Purview
asked 2026-09-21T18:04:04.96+00:00
Megha Devrani 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-21T18:33:43.6733333+00:00
Marcin Policht 108.5K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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1000s of policies checked during a Task Sequence

I have a weird situation where during a task sequence launch via software center, thousands of policies that look like this are evaluated, cuasing the TS to start after about an hour. PolicyID      :…

Microsoft Security | Intune | Configuration Manager | Deployment
asked 2026-09-19T04:24:42.8133333+00:00
Amnon Feiner 25 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-21T16:21:37.67+00:00
Amnon Feiner 25 Reputation points