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Account Recovery Deadlock - SMS Second Factor throwing server error "method not working"

Hello, I am completely locked out of my personal Microsoft account due to a backend verification failure, and front-line chat support directed me here to escalate the issue. Active Case ID: #7103545979 The Issue: I am trying to reset my account password.…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-05-30T22:39:52.3+00:00
Brad Backup 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-30T22:40:08.8366667+00:00

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How are hackers able to access the Calendar App to PHISH

First of all, I almost never use the Calendar App. Currently, I have discovered three separate postings to my Calendar that are obvious (to me) to be Phishing attempts. So, how do I stop this, and seek punishment for the "Hackers"?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Sentinel
asked 2026-05-30T13:34:11.22+00:00
Francis Clark 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-05-30T22:25:09.42+00:00
Bulldog 2,195 Reputation points
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Authenticator

I can't get into my school Outlook because the authenticator doesn't send me a code and when i follow the steps it sends me back to the authenticator again.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-30T22:05:15.4933333+00:00
Camilo Galeano 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-30T22:05:32.57+00:00

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How can I restore access to Microsoft Authenticator after moving to a new phone?

After transferring all my apps and data to a new phone, certain apps wanted me to authenticate with Microsoft Authenticator as they were used to do so in the past. The new phone has the app, but I was lucky to get a Microsoft passcode displayed, and that…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-30T14:38:20.17+00:00
Michael Bradbury 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-30T21:53:41.4566667+00:00
Bulldog 2,195 Reputation points
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Addressing a Scam That's Cost Gamers THOUSANDS

Over the past two months, a lot of people, including myself, have gotten there accounts taken over by the email "yu*****@yuy1auto.cc" and are locked out of their accounts. This just happened to me yesterday, but I already don't have any hopes…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-30T16:20:36.3333333+00:00
Lemon Games 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-30T21:46:41.3066667+00:00
Bulldog 2,195 Reputation points
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Login attempt

I got a notification on my Microsoft Authenticator that someone tried to log into my account. I denied the request with the Authenticator. My question is if that means they got my password? I recently changed it so that should not be possible? best…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-30T16:45:40.2633333+00:00
Andre Schomburg 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-05-30T21:40:06.6566667+00:00
Bulldog 2,195 Reputation points
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Unable to Access Azure Portal – MFA Not Sending Code to Authenticator App

Problem Description: I am unable to sign in to my Azure account associated with my personal Microsoft account because Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is blocking me. I had previously set up MFA with the Microsoft Authenticator App on my phone. When I…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2025-10-08T21:23:08.4366667+00:00
Robert Standefer 15 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-30T21:38:22.9833333+00:00
SivaKumar Padmanabhan 0 Reputation points
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Allow Per-Domain Company Branding in Entra ID for Workforce Tenants

Summary: We are requesting the ability to configure custom sign-in branding per verified domain within the same Entra ID tenant, for standard workforce (M365) tenants. Current Situation: Today, Company Branding in Microsoft Entra ID applies at the tenant…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-05-30T20:42:09.29+00:00
IT Administrator 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-30T20:42:27.24+00:00

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MFA account and entering code on Authenticator

I have an account on my MS Authenticator app on my cell phone that used to work with MFA. I'm having multiple issues: I cannot login to 'login.microsoft.com' with this account and try to redo the sign in method where I can scan a QR code and then be…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-30T19:26:18.9633333+00:00
John McCartney 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-30T19:26:41.3333333+00:00

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update phone number

My phone number has changed and I need access to my authenticator app

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2025-09-12T18:03:58.8633333+00:00
Cook, Ana Leticia 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-30T18:54:07.86+00:00
Mari 0 Reputation points
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Authenticator app

hi I switch phones because it doesn’t work anymore so I no longer have access to my Authenticator app what I can do to cancel or reboot my 2 step verification process

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-30T18:28:27.38+00:00
answered 2026-05-30T18:28:46.7933333+00:00

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How to regain access to my microsoft account.

Recently (about 2 months ago) one my main emails were hacked. I have access to the gmail but not the microsoft account ( which uses the same Gmail domain). I have my xbox account on my xbox linked to the email, filled out the recovery form. Literally…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Identity Manager
asked 2026-05-30T18:21:35.4266667+00:00
Shooty 0 Reputation points
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Microsoft Account suspended after previous account compromise – Need guidance

Hello, My Microsoft account was compromised by unauthorized third parties in late 2025. During the incident, malicious email forwarding rules were configured and the account was used without my authorization. At the time, I contacted Microsoft support to…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Identity Manager
asked 2026-05-30T17:39:11.12+00:00
k 0 Reputation points
accepted 2026-05-30T17:49:11.16+00:00
k 0 Reputation points
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Entra custom domain verification fails with "Domain is being used by an active tenant" on my own domain

I'm trying to verify ownership of polars.tech in Microsoft Entra ID. DNS verification succeeds (TXT record is live and resolvable in Cloudflare) but clicking Verify returns the error: "Domain is being used by an active tenant". Navigating to…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-05-28T14:16:41.4566667+00:00
Polars 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-30T17:16:21.3233333+00:00
Sina Salam 29,516 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Locked Out of Global Admin Account for Tenant

Hi everyone, First off, I feel incredibly foolish having done this. A few hours ago, I bought some Power BI Pro licenses and set up my tenant using a new domain. I only set it up for business emails for now and don't have a live website yet. During…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-30T15:59:57.9733333+00:00
Muhammad Puspaceno 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-05-30T17:09:02.1966667+00:00
Alina Le 1,860 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Azure Trusted Signing / Microsoft Entra Verified ID

I am the Global Administrator and authorized representative for our organization's Trusted Signing account (a Dutch BV). The organization-level identity validation request has been created on the company name. To complete it, I need to verify myself as…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-05-30T15:40:21.3366667+00:00
Rudolf Schalkwijk 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-30T15:40:44.54+00:00

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Repeated Microsoft Authenticator notifications

I have been getting sign in attempts from Germany. Although I have enabled two step verification, I still get notifications asking me to input my number. I always deny them, but I keep getting alerts that someone from Germany is trying to access my…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-09T21:59:01.7833333+00:00
commented 2026-05-30T15:34:15.6433333+00:00
Greg Maydan 0 Reputation points
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microsoft authenticator app

when I got a new cellphone the microsoft authenticator app started displaying an 8 digit code when either a 2 or 6 digit code was required. I have been unable to delete and reinstall the authenticator app in a way that fixes the problem. . [Moderator…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-29T12:05:30.53+00:00
A.J. Ruben 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-05-30T15:25:23.86+00:00
Nathan Roberts (SN) 11,391 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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MIM 2016 SP3 - Sync rules issues

I have upgraded Microsoft Identity Manager 2016 to the newly released SP3 (4.7.6.0). I've managed to upgrade both Synchronization Service and Portal (now using SharePoint Subscription Edition). I have a management agent using the built in SQL Server.…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Identity Manager
asked 2026-05-27T15:17:35.8633333+00:00
Andreas Lindholm 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-30T14:50:53.63+00:00
Sina Salam 29,516 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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I am unable to log into my personal azure account

The authenticator app does not show me the code while it does show me for other microsoft services. There does not seem to be an alternate signing procedure.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-05-30T14:14:10.8866667+00:00
Ambhrin Dhar 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-30T14:16:08.4666667+00:00
Ambhrin Dhar 0 Reputation points