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Can’t change my password due to authenticator app issue

Hello, I enabled Microsoft Authenticator to add an extra layer of security to my account. I would like to change the password for the account associated with my organization. However, when I use the password reset link provided, I am taken to a page…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-06-07T12:58:13.21+00:00
Shaan Mazumder 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-07T19:54:21.3633333+00:00
Burak VAROL 531 Reputation points
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returns AADSTS50219 error when legacy user log in with correct password and the custom azure function returning MigratePassword action

The custom Azure function only returns three actions: microsoft.graph.passwordSubmit.MigratePassword, microsoft.graph.passwordSubmit.Retry, and microsoft.graph.passwordSubmit.Block. Among these, the other response actions (Retry and Block) behave as…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra External ID
asked 2026-06-03T11:54:18.8833333+00:00
TU2 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-07T19:29:57.05+00:00
Burak VAROL 531 Reputation points
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My authenticator question

I keep receiving emails from my Microsoft authenticator telling me that I have a request for a sign in and to choose one of three numbers that show up on my Microsoft account. Someone’s trying to login and I don’t know who it is. How do I find out please…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-07T19:20:31.24+00:00
howard jones 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-07T19:20:43.1333333+00:00

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synch outlook calendar with iphone calendar

I've attempted to do this following MS instructions but seem to get caught in a loop when asked to authenticate. When I'm in the MS Authenticator app, it says to "enter code displayed in Microsoft app." I don't see the code. Where is the…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-07T18:10:37.6333333+00:00
Mig Gallagher 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-07T18:10:54.9933333+00:00

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Authenticator não recupera chaves que estão no iPhone a partir do Android.

Tenho vários tokens de diversas contas no iPhone, que sempre recuperei adicionando a minha conta. O aplicativo já é uma “merda”, porque se vc autenticar no aplicativo com a sua conta no iPhone, ele não importa os tokens. Você precisa se…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-07T17:58:13.9933333+00:00
Adiel Machado 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-07T17:58:25.5266667+00:00

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Hesabıma Yönelik Sürekli ve Yetkisiz Oturum Açma İstekleri (Authenticator Bildirimleri)

Sayın Microsoft Destek Ekibi, Microsoft hesabımla ilgili ciddi bir güvenlik ve erişim sorunu yaşamaktayım. Son zamanlarda, özellikle yurt dışı kaynaklı olduğunu tespit ettiğim ve bana ait olmayan sürekli "Yeni oturum açma isteği" (New sign-in…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-06T08:07:23.0733333+00:00
Enes Kol 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-07T17:30:59.1866667+00:00
Alina Le 2,200 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Authenticator App error - Can't access account (MFA Error)

I have been trying to set-up my M365 Business Account. I got my business email linked to the account and my M365 Authenticator App set-up. When I opened the Authenticator app I noticed my old work email was on the account with no option to remove. I then…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-07T17:29:21.4433333+00:00
Jack G 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-07T17:29:50.0333333+00:00

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How to exclude a Cisco Meraki vMX managed application VM from Defender for Servers Plan 2?

I have Defender for Servers Plan 2 enabled at the subscription level. One of my VMs is a Cisco Meraki vMX deployed as a managed application. The managed app creates a deny assignment on its resource group (mrg-cisco-meraki-vmx-*) that blocks all writes,…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Microsoft Defender for Cloud
asked 2026-04-29T03:41:07.6033333+00:00
Marcus Kopler 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-07T17:25:11.03+00:00
Marcus Kopler 0 Reputation points
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Hacked microsoft account

So my microsoft account used to be called ******@outlook.com but when i tried to open the minecraft launcher and login with xbox it said the account *****@outlook.com didnt exist instead it had the email @outlook.com which i never set. the worst part is…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-17T02:24:25.8166667+00:00
bella 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-06-07T15:09:34.3366667+00:00
Martin Egli 545 Reputation points
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Why does my Authenticator software keep receiving approval requests that I didn't log in?

In the past month, I have frequently received login approval requests that were not initiated by me. How can I prevent this from happening again? Why is this happening?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-07T14:32:07.0233333+00:00
博辉 彭 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-07T14:34:55.5233333+00:00
博辉 彭 0 Reputation points
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Unwanted/Unauthorized Authenticator Push Notifications

Hello, I am been receiving consistent push notifications of someone trying to authorize a sign-in into my email or other accounts connected to my email via Authenticator. I am hoping someone can help address this issue? I have reset my password multiple…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-06T17:08:28.2866667+00:00
Israel Ramos 10 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-06-07T12:37:21.91+00:00
Nathan Roberts (SN) 11,391 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Cannot log into Entra ID with username and password

I am having problems logging into MS Entra id with my username and password. After i enter my details i get a screen saying lets secure your account then i get setup completed, these two screens keeps looping and i cannot go any further.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-06-07T10:38:54.94+00:00
CardiffIAM IAM 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-06-07T11:12:30.02+00:00
Nathan Roberts (SN) 11,391 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Request backend removal of orphaned Azure AD B2B guest account (deleted tenant)

Hello, I need assistance from the Azure AD / Entra engineering team to remove an orphaned B2B guest account that is still attached to my personal Microsoft account. My Gmail address (PII) is still associated with a deleted tenant: “Gimnazjum im.…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-06-03T22:22:07.7633333+00:00
Patrick Theriault 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-07T10:20:31.5+00:00
Martin Egli 545 Reputation points
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AADSTS165000 "Token was not provided" when login_hint is sent to a CIAM user flow federating to a custom OpenID Connect IdP

Environment Microsoft Entra External ID (CIAM / external tenant). A server-side web app signs users in via OIDC (Authorization Code + PKCE) against the external tenant. One identity provider is a custom OpenID Connect IdP that federates to another…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra External ID
asked 2026-06-07T09:09:00.69+00:00
Alberto Molina Martínez 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-07T09:09:36.1566667+00:00

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InformationProtectionAdmins role grants Content Explorer content viewing without Content Explorer Content Viewer role

Environment: Microsoft Purview portal (purview.microsoft.com), commercial tenant. Observed behavior: A user assigned to the following Purview role groups can view document contents in Content Explorer (classic), without being a member of the…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Purview
asked 2026-06-04T07:32:47.2666667+00:00
Hernán Velasco 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-07T06:12:32.1266667+00:00
Pilladi Padma Sai Manisha 8,890 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Approve sign-in request / Error finding an account to complete multi-factor authentication.

I am currently having a problem trying to approve a sign in request from my MacBook. I tried to login and it told me to approve my sign in using the Microsoft authenticator app, which I already have on my phone because I made the account on my phone…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-03T15:10:08.81+00:00
Se-Eun Kim 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-07T05:54:03.37+00:00
Se-Eun Kim 0 Reputation points
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Outlook requires authenticator to log into security settings, but authenticator is not connected to this account

I'm trying to set up authenticator to log in to my microsoft outlook 365 account but I cannot log into my security settings unless I have authenticator as a 2FA. How do I bypass the security settings so I can log in and change my security settings?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-07T03:32:44.3833333+00:00
Frank Wasson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-07T03:32:55.7633333+00:00

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How do I delete - zeus.2020 trojan detected popup

I have popups appearing on my laptop - zeus.2020 trojan detected popup I am in S mode and it wont allow me to install antivirus I have done a full scan but Defender doesn't see it What can I do?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-01-25T10:55:27.5066667+00:00
David Buswell 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-07T03:17:16.2233333+00:00
oskar 0 Reputation points
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Unable to login to Azure Portal with personal MS account.

Hello! Having issue where none of the MFA methods are working for logging into my personal account, which is linked to my employee account to receive the free monthly credits for testing. Wasn't able to make this ticket in Azure without filing as a sev A…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-06-07T03:02:50.1966667+00:00
Ronen Yankivski 0 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
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Newly Created Custom Claims Providers don't trigger

I have two customAuthenticationExtensions of type onTokenIssuanceStartCustomExtensionHandler in the same tenant pointing at the same backend host. One works end‑to‑end; the other fails at sign‑in with AADSTS1100001 / underlying 1003011 and Entra never…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-05-25T10:56:02.65+00:00
Marc Jordan 40 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-07T02:03:49.0766667+00:00
Marc Jordan 40 Reputation points