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Directory object quota is incorrectly capped at 500 despite verified custom domain

We need assistance correcting the directory object quota for our Microsoft Entra ID tenant. Our tenant is currently enforcing a directory object quota of 500 objects, and this is blocking us from creating new directory objects such as users. Based on the…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-07-10T15:14:44.47+00:00
Tuparcero Admin 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-10T17:05:53.5533333+00:00
Jerald Felix 16,745 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Unusual activity detected

Hello, I received numerous text messages in the early morning that there was unusual activity for my account. I've changed my password, added a passkey, but upon review of my acccount activity log, it looks like only 1 login attemp was blocked despite no…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-07-10T12:06:22.1966667+00:00
Jo S 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-10T17:03:38.1266667+00:00
Jo S 0 Reputation points
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Entra auditing users/groups assigned Enterprise Apps to create security groups

Hey there, I am trying to use Powershell to audit our Enterprise Apps for which users/groups are assigned to a specific app, and then I want to take the list of users directly assigned to the app and create a security group to assign users to (instead of…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Graph
asked 2026-07-10T16:29:11.3366667+00:00
Derek Cook 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-10T16:42:29.16+00:00
Marcin Policht 95,840 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Can log in to account.microsoft.com but cannot in portal.azure.com

When logging into azure it shows this But the Android mobile Microsoft Authenticator app (Authenticator) shows a One-time password code of 8 digits and the above screenshot allows for only 6 digits. I've tried removing the account and adding it back in…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-07-07T20:27:51.61+00:00
Adam Scott 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-10T15:56:48.2766667+00:00
Adam Scott 0 Reputation points
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Clarification needed on password expiration behavior for PHS synchronized users with CloudPasswordPolicyForPasswordSyncedUsersEnabled enabled

We are using Microsoft Entra ID Password Hash Synchronization (PHS) in a hybrid identity environment. Our current configuration: Password Hash Sync: Enabled cloudPasswordPolicyForPasswordSyncedUsersEnabled: true Microsoft 365 Admin Center password…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-07-10T15:11:17.0966667+00:00
Dey, Dipronil 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-10T15:12:56.6866667+00:00

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High Priority Situation - Locked out of global admin account (MFA) - business down

Got a new phone, and can't access my Microsoft Authenticator app from the old phone. Locked out of the account. Business down. There is only one global admin on the account. Have all business documentation and information. @Anonymous - I need your…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-07-07T12:43:16.6433333+00:00
Jack Bullmore 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-07-10T14:59:00.1166667+00:00
Alina Le 3,415 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Don’t have access to Authenticator app due to new phone

I’m trying to login in to my school email however my it’s requiring to use the Authenticator app, I had to factory reset my old iPhone so I don’t have access to login to my email. Is there anyway this problem could be fixed.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-07-09T13:45:28.38+00:00
Evan D Donahue 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-10T14:37:58.6633333+00:00
Henry-N 15,630 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Samsung S10 Factory Reset

I had recently changed my log in information on my personal cell phone (Samsung S10) and I could not remember what it was. After many failed attempts I was forced to do a factory reset. In doing so the reset removed all my data including all my pictures…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-07-10T14:32:17.4766667+00:00
Gerald Robinson 0 Reputation points
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Configuration Manager manifest synchronization failing since 8 July 2026 — endpoint returns 2-byte “OK” response

Has anyone else experienced Configuration Manager Updates and Servicing synchronization failures since 8 July 2026? We have three independent Microsoft Configuration Manager hierarchies: Test environment Production T0 environment Production T1…

Microsoft Security | Intune | Configuration Manager | Updates
asked 2026-07-10T12:19:27.5033333+00:00
Rajh, Aleš 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-10T13:59:40.2566667+00:00
Ken Blevins 0 Reputation points
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User login details information

Hi All, I am using Microsoft 365 E5 license. we create users in exchange onprem and migrate to exchange online. From my understanding, during the initial setup of a Windows or macOS device, users are prompted to select their country or region. I'm…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-07-10T06:26:51.2766667+00:00
Glenn Maxwell 14,001 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-07-10T13:14:57.56+00:00
Alina Le 3,415 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to export/include "Detail-Folder" in the Microsoft Purview Audit result?

Hello everyone, I used Microsoft Purview to audit the activity of a user. The exported CSV does not contain the Folder section of the Detail. Is there a way to export the Folder section? I need to export the path and subject of the email.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Purview
asked 2026-07-09T19:26:38.84+00:00
administrator 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-10T12:37:08.8733333+00:00
Vasil Michev 127.3K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Email hacked via telephone number

Hi my mobile number has been fraudulently transferred to someone else. They will have accesss to my emails via authentication. I’ve changed my passwords. I think they may be forwarding my emails as I haven’t received any since my mobile number was…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-07-10T12:33:00.98+00:00
sarah joyram 0 Reputation points
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To Enable Kernel-mode Hardware-enforced Stack Protection in the Intune configuration policy

Hi Team, I am trying to enable both Memory Integrity (HVCI) and Kernel-mode Hardware-enforced Stack Protection on Windows 11 devices using Intune. Currently, I have configured the following Intune policy: Devices > Configuration Profiles > Settings…

Microsoft Security | Intune | Configuration
asked 2026-06-25T06:48:37.6933333+00:00
Vinayak Kanavimath 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-10T08:43:56.5633333+00:00
Roy E. Ingvaldsen 0 Reputation points
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Domain stuck in deleted tenant – need Data Protection Team to release it

My custom domain fwfischer.de is still bound to a deleted Microsoft Entra tenant (tenant ID [Removed PII]. I deleted this tenant myself over a year ago and no longer have any access to it. I'm now trying to verify the domain in my new tenant [Removed…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-06-30T07:10:00.62+00:00
Florian Fischer 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-07-10T09:08:04.2+00:00
Ana Mihaila (BLUEHAWK LLC) 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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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
edited a comment 2026-07-10T10:40:50.2966667+00:00
JuliaMarvin 20,255 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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My Microsoft Account Was Hacked and the Sign-in Email Was Changed

Dear Microsoft Support, I am requesting urgent assistance in recovering my Microsoft account. On 7/7/2026, I became a victim of a phishing attack through Discord. I was tricked into entering my Microsoft account email address, password, and a…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Identity Manager
asked 2026-07-08T09:22:07.8266667+00:00
Justbetter gg 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-07-10T10:49:46.83+00:00
Justbetter gg 20 Reputation points
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Security Check: Unauthorized Report Access by a Pro License User

Hi Team, I am writing to investigate a recent security concern. Our organization enforces the Power BI Pro license model, which requires users to have a Pro license and admin-granted permissions to view reports. However, I found that one of our Pro…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Other
asked 2026-07-10T04:11:34.13+00:00
Mahantesh 20 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-07-10T12:26:37.57+00:00
Liora D 17,885 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I can't log in to my microsoft account

I cant log in to the account because every time i try it sends me an authenticator code but if I am not logged in I cannot see this code and therefore put it in so I am stuck in this loop and I can't log in through this account.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-07-10T09:41:29.1766667+00:00
Martina Fuster Peña 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-10T09:51:23.9866667+00:00
Anna Herber 0 Reputation points
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Private Account stuck in a tenant without an admin

I have my private account - just using it. For some reason I do not know it has been integrated into a tenant, which I never used, never paid for nor activly applied for. This causes several issues, caused by the tenants configuration. However, this…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Other
asked 2026-07-10T10:14:07.3366667+00:00
Kai Bodensiek 0 Reputation points
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Removing Old School Account

I have an old school account in Microsoft Authenticator that I cannot remove. This account automatically gets added and made without my input.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-07-10T11:28:20.0266667+00:00
Lincoln Roberts 0 Reputation points