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Microsoft Authenticator

I cannot sign into my Authenticator app, I have entered a code sent via email but it will not send me a code by text and I am now stuck; I can log into my email, or approve sign in requests for programs in the app. Please help!

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-08-14T09:52:30.58+00:00
Les Small 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-14T10:29:43.5933333+00:00
Julie Huynh 2,700 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Hi Team, We would like to raise a support case for clarification and guidance on the following Microsoft Defender XDR alerts: Alert ID 2845536 – Unfamiliar sign-in properties involving one user Alert ID 2825455 – Possibly compromised service principal acc

Hi Team, We would like to raise a support case for clarification and guidance on the following Microsoft Defender XDR alerts: Alert ID 2845536 – Unfamiliar sign-in properties involving one user Alert ID 2825455 – Possibly compromised service principal…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Microsoft Defender for Identity
asked 2026-08-14T10:25:52.2+00:00
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Authenticator App

Hello I'm receiving an increasing number of messages from the Authenticator app that I didn't trigger, and they're only coming from the USA, even though I live in Switzerland. What I've already done: Successfully changed my password Logged out of all…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-08-14T10:23:15.62+00:00
Avni Halilaj 0 Reputation points
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access issues for our staff

Unable to use authenticator app to allow me to log in it sends me in a loop and the advice to use QR code doesnt work because i am unable to create a QR code

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-08-14T10:03:16.7+00:00
Fiona McKenzie 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Assign Exchange Online Retention Policies via Azure Automation Runbook

Hi Team, We are developing an automation solution to assign Exchange Online Retention Policies to users automatically based on their Department. Environment Microsoft 365 / Exchange Online Microsoft Purview Azure Automation Runbook Managed Identity…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Purview
asked 2026-07-30T08:00:33.0666667+00:00
Krunal E. More 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-14T09:34:46.83+00:00
Krunal E. More 0 Reputation points
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Unable to switch directory in microsoft azure portal

Hello I got my personal Microsoft directory and one I was invited to, when trying to switch to my personal directory I'm asked to enter a 6 digit MFA but on my Microsoft authenticator on my phone the code it 8 digit. There are no other options to…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-08-14T08:26:01.2566667+00:00
Danny Ver 0 Reputation points
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Azure admin account lost after EXT conversion

Hi, I had an account at ******@mycompany.com to access my Azure portal. I also had a personal account with the same address to access my Microsoft account. I requested to integrate the Azure tenant from the Power Platform, thinking they would merge. In…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra External ID
asked 2026-08-13T11:41:46.7566667+00:00
CTD LTD 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-14T08:22:18.1833333+00:00
CTD LTD 0 Reputation points
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How to remove Microsoft account from desktop.

“I can’t remove my Microsoft account from my desktop. I’ve tried removing the device from my Microsoft account, but it still won’t be removed.tried everything

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Identity Manager
asked 2026-08-14T07:59:43.1533333+00:00
Girish Sahu 0 Reputation points
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Azure for Students account cannot access Microsoft Entra ID and User Management

I am an LPU student using an active Azure for Students subscription, verified with my official LPU student email address. I am unable to access Microsoft Entra ID and the Users/User Management section. When I try to access it, I receive the error “401 –…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-08-14T07:56:51.9566667+00:00
Kumar Anmol Pratap 0 Reputation points
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New Claims Matching Expression (Preview) federated credentials fail to create on any app/pattern, while pre-existing ones of the same type still work

Description Creation of new Claims Matching Expression (Preview) federated credentials fails for the GitHub Actions issuer across every variation tested -different literal values, different wildcard positions, and two different app registrations,…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-08-04T08:20:19.24+00:00
Ajitem Joshi 10 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-08-14T07:55:22.8+00:00
Ajitem Joshi 10 Reputation points
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How to exclude MS Authenticator from a Block CAP on personal devices?

I have created a CAP that blocks the usage of all resources on personal devices (iOS and Android). One of the resources we want to allow on personal devices is Microsoft Authenticator App. I haven't found a way to exclude this resource. Is there a way to…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-02-03T16:02:31.8066667+00:00
Juliana Pereira Horta 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-14T06:41:02.3533333+00:00
Pascal 0 Reputation points
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Personal Microsoft account – repeated unauthorized Authenticator sign-in requests not shown in Recent Activity

I am receiving repeated unauthorized Microsoft Authenticator sign-in requests for my personal Microsoft account. The most recent attempt occurred on 14 August 2026 at approximately 07:36 CEST (UTC+2). Authenticator showed: Account:…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-08-14T05:57:27.8433333+00:00
Robert Dahlborg 0 Reputation points
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Sole Global Administrator Locked Out Due to Lost Microsoft Authenticator Device - Request for MFA Reset / Tenant Recovery Assistance

Hello Microsoft Support Team, I am requesting urgent assistance with a Microsoft Entra ID tenant lockout. Issue Summary I am the sole Global Administrator of my Microsoft Entra ID tenant. My Microsoft Authenticator app was registered on a device that…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-08-14T05:52:58.73+00:00
Ibrahim Shakir 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Authenticator app login

I recently changed my phone and I no longer have access to my old Microsoft Authenticator setup. I’m trying to log in to my school Microsoft account, but it asks me to approve the sign-in request in the Microsoft Authenticator app. The Authenticator app…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-08-11T11:55:39.13+00:00
JP 30 Reputation points
accepted 2026-08-14T05:42:16.12+00:00
JP 30 Reputation points
1 answer

Users still showing as "External" in Teams after configuring trusted/allowed domain

Hello Support, I completed the following steps to add an external organization to the trusted list for Microsoft Teams: Microsoft Entra admin center > Identity > External Identities > Cross-tenant access settings > Organizational settings:…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-08-13T10:42:43.3766667+00:00
Ahmed 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-14T05:17:37.65+00:00
Vasil Michev 127.5K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

IE mode window closes immediately after client certificate selection on Microsoft Entra ID joined devices, but works on AD joined devices

Hello, We are investigating an issue with a legacy website opened in Microsoft Edge IE mode. The website works correctly on Active Directory domain-joined devices, but it does not work on Microsoft Entra ID joined and Intune-managed…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Other
asked 2026-07-29T11:54:59.7066667+00:00
喩華 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-14T04:50:47.73+00:00
喩華 20 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to enforce Edge Browser to stop using Personal and only allows Work account to sync?

Would it be possible to enforce and only allow the Microsoft Edge browser to log in and open as a Work Account instead of as a Personal account? My corporate workstation has been configured as Hybrid Azure AD Joined and managed by Intune, so I wonder if…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Directory services | Active Directory
Microsoft Security | Intune | Configuration
Microsoft Security | Intune | Grouping
Microsoft Security | Intune | Other
Microsoft Edge | Microsoft Edge development
asked 2024-09-16T04:40:37.32+00:00
EnterpriseArchitect 6,391 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-08-14T04:48:26.4333333+00:00
Simon Burbery 736 Reputation points
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Gaining access to the Azure AD / Entra ID B2C tenants before gracefully decommissioning it.

I am trying to gain access to many of the unused or neglected Azure AD B2C tenants that were created in my Azure platform https://portal.azure.com/#browse/Microsoft.AzureActiveDirectory%2Fb2cDirectories before decommissioning them properly using this…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra External ID
asked 2026-08-14T04:11:47.59+00:00
EnterpriseArchitect 6,391 Reputation points
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Multiple recovery attempt done without answer

Hi, I've been hacked last week and microsoft keep telling me to fill out the usual form. I did multiple time without success but on the form itself it says: "If you've turned on two-step verification, you can't recover your account this way."…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-08-14T03:14:41.29+00:00
Louis-Philippe Raymond 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Received email claiming it was MicroSoft Service by September 30, 2026 - not sure if it’s a scam or real - need to show screen shot show screenshot

Received email today from MicroSoft stating it’s updating it’s Services by September 30, 2026 which is just around the corner. I am afraid that it might be a scam and I need to show you some screenshots to help me decide whether it’s true or not.. Here…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-08-14T03:02:15.2566667+00:00
Marc Beringer 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-14T03:12:20.97+00:00
Marcin Policht 102.2K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator