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Azure lockout when switching smartphones

I'm trying to access an existing Azure account from a PC when my smartphone has recently been upgraded. I've established a passkey, but there is a second Authenticator prompt that is not triggering an access interaction on my (new) smartphone. Only…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-08-27T09:41:09.0733333+00:00
John Larew 5 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-09-14T20:17:25.87+00:00
John Larew 5 Reputation points
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I have a new iPhone and now I cannot log into my business account on my Authenticator app.

Hi - I have a new iPhone and now I cannot log into my business account on my Authenticator app. What do I do?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-14T20:13:41.65+00:00
commented 2026-09-14T20:15:27.5133333+00:00
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My Authenticator no longer works

Hi, I recently changed phones and I can no longer use the Authenticator app to access my account on my iPad. I also can’t use any of the other verification tools for some reason. When I try to “fix” the authentication app I get the message seen in the…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-14T20:06:20.8233333+00:00
Sarah Canavan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-14T20:06:43.9533333+00:00

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need help getting my authenticator back

so i had deleted the authenticator app and i redownloaded it but now all of the account i had link to it are now gone and im lock out of them now and i really need to get back into them so is there any way i can get them back?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-14T17:36:48.6966667+00:00
echo 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-14T19:21:13.7633333+00:00
Rob Koch 26,160 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Is there security you sell for protection

Is there security u sell ? I recently got my Hotmail hacked where they got access to remand credit cards and mileage points

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-09-14T19:12:57.6766667+00:00
sally guajardo 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-14T19:13:09.67+00:00

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Microsoft Authenticator login problem

Hello, I am having a problem with Microsoft Authenticator. I cannot complete the authentication process for my Microsoft 365 student account. I know my password, but I cannot complete the verification step, so I cannot access my account. I have tried to…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-14T17:35:24.9066667+00:00
Abdellah Lamrani 0 Reputation points
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Microsoft Authenticator didn't recover backup

Hi, I tried to recover a backup (which on my old device had stated the recovery account, along with cloud backup enabled). When I tried to restore on my new android device, it stated there wasn't any backups to restore. Could anyone offer some advice or…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-14T16:22:09.3666667+00:00
Stuart 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-14T17:11:53.21+00:00
Stuart 0 Reputation points
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Microsoft Purview: Export Terms from the Legacy Glossary Experience — Functionality Not Working

Problem description I am trying to export glossary terms from Microsoft Purview's legacy/classic glossary experience. Despite having the data curator and full Purview admin permissions, the 'Export' button is not available, and glossary terms are not…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Purview
asked 2026-09-14T15:58:07.1066667+00:00
Diego Hacey 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-14T16:52:54.04+00:00
Ganesh Chelluri 190 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to fix a Purview Data Loss Prevention Solution Which Tracks PII Data When Emailing Outside Organization with Acknowledgement and Policy Tips

Having challenges designing a Purview Data Loss Prevention solution which tracks PII Data (ex: SSN) when end-users are emailing outside organization. Rule setup includes 'test' SSN and action user notification 'Policy Tip' and user override to…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Purview
asked 2026-09-10T22:43:10.4833333+00:00
DoveLamb 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-09-14T16:39:07.2633333+00:00
DoveLamb 20 Reputation points
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Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool - Manually added threats Interaction name changed to "Deleted"

When I manually add threats by right-clicking on the interaction name, the threat is added, and I am able to enter information. After saving, the Interaction name changes to "Deleted" so when you filter on the interaction name, manually added…

Microsoft Security | Intune | Security
asked 2025-01-08T14:58:39.4633333+00:00
Dan Sharp 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-14T16:38:15.74+00:00
Benjamin Moiroud 0 Reputation points
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Locked out of Azure Portal after losing Authenticator phone – personal Microsoft account still accessible

I am the owner of a Microsoft personal account that I use to access my Azure subscription. I lost the mobile phone on which Microsoft Authenticator was registered. I now have a replacement phone with the same mobile number, but there was no Microsoft…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-09-14T16:14:54.31+00:00
Sima Israeli 0 Reputation points
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How to contact Data Protection Team

Opened a ticket on 3/19 for an Admin account that is locked out. How long does it take to get the account unlocked? I am reading in forums up to a week. A Microsoft tech verified the account lock out yesterday and stated he would get back to us that day…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-03-24T19:10:03.4133333+00:00
Marc Drummond 15 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-14T16:00:57.98+00:00
Schwerdfeger Farms 0 Reputation points
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error135011

how to resolve this error code 135011 is this about microsoft warmerror

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-09-14T07:32:20.5966667+00:00
Ahmed A. Mortada 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-14T15:43:55.1366667+00:00
Jim 0 Reputation points
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Is there a Microsoft complaints team?

Hi all, Looking to make a formal complaint and DPA complaint to get the ball rolling in the UK. The first step in a resolution that will finally have an outcome. I've tried every avenue possible for 3 years and Microsoft simply hang up and refuse to…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-09-14T15:20:51.64+00:00
Liam Coyle 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-09-14T15:27:36.6166667+00:00
Clover-L 25 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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What does enabling Periodic scanning by MS Defender do when a 3rd party Anti Virus is installed

I have a third party non-Microsoft Anti Virus, i.e. security suite like Norton or Mcafee, installed. Typically when a third party security provider is installed Microsoft's Defender gets disabled. However in Windows Security > Virus & threat…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-09-14T15:02:16.3066667+00:00
Delta Theta 0 Reputation points
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Domainless SAML/WS-Fed identity provider user cannot login to the MS Teams desktop app

Hi, My tenant is configured with a domainless SAML/WS-Fed identity provider. We've invited a user with UPN "******@mypersonaldomain.com" and the invitation was redeemed successfully. This user was then invited to and has access to a Sharepoint…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra External ID
asked 2026-09-14T14:44:50.7133333+00:00
Peter Clijsters 0 Reputation points
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Deactivate DSPM for AI - Communication Compliance policy

Hello, It seems that a Communication Compliance policy was created accidentally by me (Purview Admin) while exploring the page DSPM for AI policies recommendations page. Could be one of the "One-Click policies" (DSPM for AI: Unethical…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Purview
asked 2026-09-14T14:33:09.1233333+00:00
Nancy Daniel 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-14T14:33:21.8633333+00:00

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Can the admins of my school-issued device see my Microsoft files if the system is based on Google?

I'm currently using a school-issued device, and I write a lot of fanfiction / short stories. Previously I've been using Google Docs [as it comes pre-installed on my device] with my school-provided Google account; but some of the content I've been writing…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Identity Manager
asked 2026-09-11T21:11:04.85+00:00
Jay Goodenough 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-09-14T14:30:48.4233333+00:00
Jay Goodenough 20 Reputation points
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File submission stuck "In progress" for 12 days — false positive report for developer's own installer

Hello, I submitted my own signed... — actually unsigned, first release — installer for false-positive re-evaluation on September 2, 2026. Submission ID: aa497c8c-5e93-4532-b2f7-046e6347ea8e, file name wordiv-setup.exe, detected as…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-09-14T13:25:03.0233333+00:00
shachar perlman 0 Reputation points
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Microsoft Entra Connect Sync 2.6.84.0 - ContainerPicker UI error: embedded resource name mismatch in ContainerPicker.dll

After a clean installation of Microsoft Entra Connect 2.6.84.0, the Synchronization Service Manager throws the following error when attempting to select containers (OU filtering) via the UI: An error was encountered while selecting containers: Could not…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-08-21T11:35:09.9966667+00:00
Bartosz Czerek 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-14T13:14:52.0533333+00:00
Jansen, Daniel 0 Reputation points