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Unable to access Azure tenant – Authenticator asks for 6-digit code but my personal Microsoft account only generates 8-digit codes

Hello, I am unable to access Azure / Microsoft Entra using my personal Microsoft account: ******@live.com. When I try to access the Azure portal or switch tenants, Microsoft Entra requires a 6-digit verification code from Microsoft…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-07-19T01:53:52.7866667+00:00
Enrykez 75 Reputation points
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Unable to sign into Microsoft account

I am unable to sign into microsoft account, i need help. Its not recongising my mobile number. When i enter my mobile number it asks to choose other options to verify. The gives me no options

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-07-19T01:40:12.1366667+00:00
carley alexandropoulos 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-19T01:40:27.69+00:00

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Fraudulent charges on my Microsoft account

There have been 4 fraudulent charges against my account. Someone hacked my account and changed my address, billing, etc. to his name. I have since changed it back to my info and changed my password. Three of the charges were made after I did this.  His…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Sentinel
asked 2026-07-15T14:45:52.4466667+00:00
DuaneLunday-2176 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-19T01:00:28.03+00:00
DuaneLunday-2176 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Sensitivity labels not showing in "Sensitive info types" when creating a custom policy in Purview DLP

Sensitivity labels not showing in "Sensitive info types" when creating a custom policy in Purview DLP. Sensitivity labels have been set-up and published, and they appear in apps such as Word.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Purview
asked 2026-07-18T01:03:33.3033333+00:00
Mark G Lomas 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-19T00:39:26.4733333+00:00
Mark G Lomas 20 Reputation points
1 answer

PLease help me fix this error which i have received and has disabled my mail from being delivered. I have logged into Defender but am unable to understand if i have resolved the problem.

Diagnostic information for administrators: Generating server: AS8PR01MB7672.eurprd01.prod.exchangelabs.com [******@gmail.com] Remote server returned '550 5.1.8 Access denied, bad outbound sender AS(42004)' Original message headers: Received: from…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Microsoft Defender for Office 365
asked 2026-07-15T10:20:15.35+00:00
Sam Laite 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-18T23:45:17.0133333+00:00
Dilawar Shaikh 0 Reputation points
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Azure connect service crashed

Hello, The service windows ADsync won't start again. The Ad connect version is 2.6.3 and it is installed on a windows serveur 2022. Here is the log through the event log : "Nom du journal:Application Source: ADSync Date: 15/07/2026…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Other
asked 2026-07-16T09:32:45.7133333+00:00
BALLET E 0 Reputation points
2 answers

MFA enrollment wizard loops indefinitely — personal MSA admin locked out of Entra external tenant

I'm the only admin of a Microsoft Entra External ID tenant, signing in with a personal Microsoft account (gmail). Since this week, every sign-in to entra.microsoft.com or portal.azure.com shows "Let's keep your account secure" — clicking Next…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra External ID
asked 2026-07-18T04:55:10.1466667+00:00
Jonathan Bush 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-18T23:17:58.6633333+00:00
Dilawar Shaikh 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Microsoft Azure, Horrendous support and blocking development of applications

I am a former intern of NBCUniversal. Currently, NBC has my email as a guest account linked to azure. Neither NBC nor Azure will delete my account from the organization so I can develop applications. This is yet another example of Microsoft being an…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-05-31T01:06:52.48+00:00
user6048 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-18T21:51:24.1966667+00:00
user6048 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Understanding the difference between Microsoft Entra ID roles and Azure RBAC roles for access control

I am currently learning about Microsoft Entra ID and Azure security concepts, and I am trying to understand how identity-based access control differs from resource-based access control. From my understanding, Microsoft Entra ID roles are mainly used to…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-07-18T20:34:58.0533333+00:00
Alvin Bernasko 0 Reputation points
accepted 2026-07-18T20:38:05.6933333+00:00
Alvin Bernasko 0 Reputation points
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two factor authentication / app issue / work email / Auth. App doesnt receive code

My work account requires two-factor authentication (2FA), which I have enabled on the Microsoft Authenticator app. However, when I attempt to sign in, the system prompts me to enter a code from the app. Unfortunately, the app does not display any code,…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2024-09-19T11:01:45.1666667+00:00
Hemo Najem 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-18T18:34:46.8033333+00:00
Christian Gonzalez 0 Reputation points
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Bookings API: POST /appointments returns HTTP 500 UnknownError with empty message (application permissions)

Subject: Graph API — POST /solutions/bookingBusinesses/{id}/appointments returns HTTP 500 UnknownError with empty message Hi, We are building a custom booking flow against the Microsoft Bookings Graph API using application permissions (client…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Graph
asked 2026-07-18T17:41:09.3066667+00:00
Kayahan Yilmaz 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

You cannot set up paswordless phone sign-in because your IT admin has disabled this feature

I have followed this kb https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/authentication/howto-authentication-passwordless-phone to enable passwordless "phone" sign-in and it worked for me. When I tried to enable phone sign-in in my…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2023-03-08T22:47:02.5733333+00:00
Calvin Goodman 86 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-18T17:14:49.1+00:00
Reuben MPH Harrison 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Can't Purchase P2

We are attempting to purchase Microsoft Entra ID P2 licenses for a new Azure Government tenant, but the transaction continues to fail. We are purchasing directly through Microsoft and are not currently working through a CSP. The tenant currently has…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Other
asked 2026-07-17T16:57:06.71+00:00
Fiona Blake 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-18T15:40:52.6533333+00:00
Dilawar Shaikh 0 Reputation points
1 answer

MFA push notifications

Hi, currently we’ve a user whereby the old phone were damage and can’t access anymore and had requested for a reset of MFA, we’ve tried revoke all the MFA session and re-register the MFA, after the re-register however when he login to portal.azure, the…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2023-11-20T01:31:02.98+00:00
Bernard Lai 1 Reputation point
commented 2026-07-18T15:33:59.2233333+00:00
Niharika Reddy 5 Reputation points
2 answers

Already submitted a SmartScreen false positive — still warned. What's the real process?

Hi, I'm a solo dev with a signed Windows installer — valid Authenticode cert, no detections on any engine. SmartScreen still shows the "Windows protected your PC / unknown publisher" screen when people download and run it. I've already sent the…

Microsoft Security | Intune | Other
asked 2026-07-16T10:55:45.9666667+00:00
Nickola Tesla 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-18T15:28:34.3133333+00:00
Dilawar Shaikh 0 Reputation points
1 answer

What if I lost mobile phone with the authenticator

I lost my mobile in which Microsoft Authenticator is installed. The account is cloud admin. How to get the MFA reset.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-07-18T12:22:21.4033333+00:00
Niharika Reddy 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-18T15:24:45.9633333+00:00
Dilawar Shaikh 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Clarification on Expected Behaviour for Data Quality Rules on Standalone Data Assets and Data Products

Hi Microsoft Team, We are seeking clarification on the intended behaviour of Microsoft Purview Data Quality when using standalone Data Assets and Data Products. We have reviewed the following Microsoft documentation: Microsoft Tech Community – Data…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Purview
asked 2026-07-16T15:02:14.84+00:00
Anitha Ganesan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-18T15:16:23.28+00:00
Sina Salam 30,566 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Microsoft Personal Account MFA Reset for Azure Access

I am able to login to M365 without issue, but I am being prompted for an MFA code when trying to login via portal.azure.com that I do not have in my authenticator due to authenticator being uninstalled from my phone. I re-added Authenticator to my phone…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-07-17T14:53:04.4+00:00
Josh_Chase 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-18T14:17:59.3266667+00:00
kagiyama yutaka 4,175 Reputation points
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how to disable anti tampering from my laptop probook hp to uninstall cortex XDR

tell me how to disable anti tampering

Microsoft Security
Microsoft Security

A suite of security solutions designed to protect identities, devices, and data across organizations. Including Intune, Entra, Authenticator, Windows Autopilot, Microsoft Defender, and more, it offers advanced threat protection, compliance management, and secure access to resources.

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asked 2026-07-18T08:12:29.8633333+00:00
Shivin Shrestha Asthana 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-18T12:45:17.9266667+00:00
Sippakorn TH 5 Reputation points
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Reset password issue ( phone number )

Hii someone please help me 🙏 I lost my account password and then I try to reset it … it shows two step verification process and I complete one ( mail id code) but then other one is phone number I gives last 4 digits as they asked me to give .. but…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-07-18T12:41:58.1766667+00:00
Vishal kumar 0 Reputation points