85,208 questions with Microsoft Security-related tags

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I need my xbox account unblocked

I have lost access to an old phone number connected to my Xbox account and when trying to sign in with my password it says im blocked from too many failed sign in attempts now I know my password I just must've entered it wrong a phew too many times and…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-07-06T19:38:19.16+00:00
Free Willy 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-06T19:39:40.48+00:00
Free Willy 0 Reputation points
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My account got beamed and I'm not sure how to get it back

I've logged into a separate account to write this post, as my problem revolves around me not being able to get into my main Microsoft account. When trying to log in, I get told that the password I'd entered is wrong, and get prompted to reset it in case…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-02-01T18:35:09.1033333+00:00
Vedad 15 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-06T19:08:02.5233333+00:00
Hasan Syed 0 Reputation points
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Not able to create Automation rule to run playbook while incident triggered .

Hi I am not able to create Automation rule to trigger mail notification via logic app when an incident created . when i put all the condition , and selected a play book to run while saving it just trigger an error notification that automation rule…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Sentinel
asked 2026-06-30T14:42:03.9166667+00:00
Antony Maxwin 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-06T18:44:15.6466667+00:00
mike spadolini 5 Reputation points
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We have many devices listed in Entra but not joined and no owner

I am trying to find out how I get these devices to join Entra. I have some that are joined and good to go. But a fair amount of these are not joined, don't show an owner and thus other processes are not working. Dan

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-07-06T18:44:12.5833333+00:00
Dan Moran 0 Reputation points
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Azure Tenant Issue

I am a college student who needs access to Azure and Microsoft Entra ID to complete my assignments. After verifying that I am a student, I receive errors indicating that my account does not exist in the tenant, and it locks me out of my account. I can't…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-07-06T16:53:05.3466667+00:00
nick walter 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-06T18:35:16.3733333+00:00
mike spadolini 5 Reputation points
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Authenticator Verification loop issue

I seem to be stuck in a loop of not being able to use my authenticator app the way it is designed to be used, when microsoft prompts me to utilize the app, I can't, and every thing I do to try and fix it leads me back to using the authenticator app to…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-07-06T18:31:58.1366667+00:00
Matt Long 0 Reputation points
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How to recover authentication codes from your authenticator app

So recently my phone's USB C port stopped working all of the sudden with no warning. While I troubleshooted attempting to diagnose the issue, my phone would only stay on for 30 seconds before it shut down. Assuming a technical glitch I hard reset my…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-07-06T18:07:45.74+00:00
Trevor W 0 Reputation points
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change phone number

I am trying to login into the teams app on my i-phone for work. It asks to verify identity but it has my old #. How do I change this?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-07-06T18:04:06.87+00:00
Barr, Rodney 0 Reputation points
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Authenticator keeps prompting me for codes I didn't request, even after I change my password.

Authenticator keeps prompting me for codes I didn't request, even after I change my password. How can I tell where these requests are coming from and stop them?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-01-06T15:41:07.86+00:00
Reese Watt 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-06T18:00:57.4933333+00:00
Atanas Koralski 0 Reputation points
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My personal Microsoft account is linked to a deactivated Azure tenant. I cannot remove an expired Visa.

“My personal Microsoft account is linked to a deactivated Azure tenant. I cannot remove an expired Visa because the tenant is blocked. I need the tenant detached from my identity so I can remove the card.” . [Moderator edit: Changed tags from: Microsoft…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-07-06T17:08:35.9+00:00
Fred Jones III 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-06T17:45:53.5433333+00:00
Nathan Roberts (SN) 12,226 Reputation points Student Ambassador Volunteer Moderator
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Purview Oracle Scan via SHIR - ConnectionString Error (11402) despite successful SHIR to Oracle connectivity

We are facing an issue while configuring Microsoft Purview to scan an on-premises Oracle database using Self-Hosted Integration Runtime (SHIR). ✅ SHIR → Oracle connection is successful (validated via SHIR Configuration Manager – see attached…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Purview
asked 2026-05-13T17:24:08.0166667+00:00
Mohamed ElSheikh 30 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
edited a comment 2026-07-06T17:39:42.29+00:00
Luis Daniel Elvir Lainez 5 Reputation points
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Authenticator

Hello, my Authenticator app on my iPad does not receive notifications for sign in attempts when made on the same device. For example, I try to login on edge and a push notification is sent to Authenticator. I check my Authenticator app and click my…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-07-06T16:57:13.98+00:00
Hunt, Ryan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-06T17:06:07.4866667+00:00
Jerald Felix 16,340 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Lost access to couple of directories

Lost user name and password for global admin on bunch of directories , only detail i have is directory id , want to recover user name and password for global admin users ( member users , not guest) These accounts were accessed using guest users from…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-07-01T04:37:37.3766667+00:00
04569160 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-07-06T17:02:25.0433333+00:00
04569160 20 Reputation points
2 answers

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (Android 16 / One UI 8.5) - Microsoft account setup fails after successful MFA authentication

Dear Microsoft Support, I am experiencing a persistent Microsoft account integration issue on a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS). Device information Model: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS) Android version: 16 One UI version: 8.5 Firmware…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-07-03T09:09:56.8466667+00:00
Cristiano Sapori 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-06T16:32:26.4933333+00:00
Julie Huynh 1,530 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

What is the validity time for the invitation link for the Guest to accept before it expires?

This is what i get from Microsoft, and this does not answer the question above: Guests you already added via Microsoft Entra B2B, Microsoft 365 Groups, or SharePoint are ready to go. Team owners can add those guests to their teams. If you add a guest…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra External ID
asked 2025-09-10T17:37:12.31+00:00
STANSLAS GANDA 41 Reputation points
accepted 2026-07-06T16:31:52.9266667+00:00
STANSLAS GANDA 41 Reputation points
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windows secrurity (allowed threats)

i cant add exlusions of programs and apps , in the allowed threats (windows security) there is no button it says "allowed threats are items identifies as threats, which you allowedd to run on your device" , i know what im doing, i know those…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-07-06T16:13:40.93+00:00
armaan Cheeda 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-06T16:14:07.47+00:00

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My work account is a guest/member of an old Entra tenant created with an msn account

My work account is a guest/member of an old Entra tenant. Visual Studio attempts to authenticate against that tenant and receives AADSTS50076. I cannot leave the tenant because authentication to that tenant is broken, and the original personal account is…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-07-02T14:22:24.5633333+00:00
Steve Reschke 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-06T16:11:39.4333333+00:00
Julie Huynh 1,530 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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To create client secret, I need to to go "Certificates & secrets" but I can't find it.

Create Client Secret: Go to "Certificates & secrets" Click "New client secret" Add description: "OneDrive File Copy ..." Choose expiration (recommend 24 months) Click "Add" Important: Copy the secret…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra External ID
asked 2025-07-05T23:09:41.23+00:00
Larry Lee 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-06T16:09:35.82+00:00
hacori77 0 Reputation points
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trojan:win32/sparkonsoft!amtb

trojan:win32/sparkonsoft!amtb how delete? This warning appeared on my laptop. The virus scan does not seem able to remove it. The message says I have to pay for the software.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-07-06T15:10:52.4966667+00:00
Krystal Khalim 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-06T15:11:18.8866667+00:00

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stuck at error code 399287

Stuck at error code 399287. sms verification code not working. Request you to do the needful.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-07-05T07:08:38.1966667+00:00
Magnum Hospitality 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-06T14:48:23.7033333+00:00
Henry-N 15,470 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator