83,924 questions with Microsoft Security-related tags

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Desperate for advice on my hacked Microsoft (Minecraft) account.

So, I downloaded a hacked Minecraft jar from 9minecraft... Looks to be a simple browser cookie stealer, they were about to get into my microsoft account (I didn't have 2fa enabled at that time). I still have access to the OG gmail account, from which I…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-21T21:41:18.9833333+00:00
Alex Madden 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-21T21:42:06.3133333+00:00

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Authenticator not display code

I added account in Microsoft Authenticator. When i try to log to Microsoft site, it prompts for Authenticator code that never appears on Authenticator.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-21T21:37:38.9433333+00:00
Info ROCKBlue 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-21T21:37:59.9433333+00:00

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Authnticatoer error while scanning

I deleted an account called UserWeb. It no longer appears in my list of account When I try to scan a QR code Authenticator pops up a message "Chose a differnt name for your new account You already have an existing account for "my email…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-21T21:27:58.9666667+00:00
spardi 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-21T21:28:11.8433333+00:00

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Receiving Frequent Login Attempts From Outside Sources

Verify security breaches, as I am receiving numerous login attempts on my account despite multiple password changes.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-21T20:49:17.68+00:00
Aaron 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-21T21:15:54.64+00:00
Aaron 0 Reputation points
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Authenticator sending new phone push notifications

i need to log into my work page and my authenticator app isn't working on new phone

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-21T21:10:33.2133333+00:00
Ashley Stough 0 Reputation points
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onPasswordSubmitListener breaks sign-in (AADSTS50000) on CIAM tenant even when user has no migration flag set

Hey, hoping someone has hit this. I'm trying to set up JIT password migration on a Microsoft Entra External ID (CIAM) tenant, basically copying users from an old Azure AD B2C tenant and migrating their passwords on first sign-in. I've followed the docs…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra External ID
asked 2026-05-21T21:05:38.6666667+00:00
Michael E 20 Reputation points
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Microsoft account 2fa

Some one is desperately trying to get into my account using 2fa (my phone number linked to my account) I get like 5 messages every day on sms and Whatsapp like this (xxxxxx is your verification code,for your security do not share it ) I thought a…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-04-18T09:11:10.0866667+00:00
mohamed elsafty 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-21T20:58:55.29+00:00
mohamed elsafty 0 Reputation points
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Getting Service ADSync was not found on computer trying to reinstall

I am trying to re-install Microsoft Entra Connect Sync on my local AD server running Windows Server 2022 Standard and getting and error InvalidOperationException Service ADSync was not found on computer. I followed Microsoft KB's on how to…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-05-07T21:43:29.6666667+00:00
Mike Garczynski 1 Reputation point
commented 2026-05-21T20:48:26.48+00:00
Raja Pothuraju 47,420 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Need Assistance With Security After Attempted Logins From Strangers

I need to know why I am still receiving login attempts from other sources on my account despite my changing the password multiple times within the last week.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-21T20:38:14.9166667+00:00
Aaron 0 Reputation points
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Azure login issues with personal account

Hi team, I use my personal account in Azure, to which I can no longer login to. I have tried all authentication methods and none of them work. I can login to xbox.com fine. Please, can you help me resolve the issue? Best, Thomas

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-05-21T20:10:06.34+00:00
Thomas Knell 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-21T20:25:05.3366667+00:00
Sridevi Machavarapu 30,535 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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microsoft authenicator

I am trying to log in to my non profit portal but it always asks to to enter code from thje microsoft authenicator but it always only gives me an 8 digit code and it requires a 6 digit code.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-21T20:12:14.91+00:00
Dennis Lassig 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-21T20:18:25.5866667+00:00
Dennis Lassig 0 Reputation points
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Application with identifier 'https://sts.windows.net/xxxxxx/' was not found in the directory 'Default Directory'

I followed https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/saas-apps/adobeexperiencemanager-tutorial this tutorial to set up my configurations in order to integrate Azure AD SSO with my local application. However, I am getting the error…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2023-07-12T09:15:27.2766667+00:00
CC0262 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-21T20:11:47.94+00:00
Vincent, Samuel (Élève) 0 Reputation points
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Authentication app

I am writing to request assistance with accessing my account. I recently deleted and reinstalled the authentication app, but I am now unable to log back in. The login process is prompting me for a verification code; however, because I am not currently…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-21T19:59:35.7033333+00:00
Julia St-Laurent 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-21T19:59:51.5533333+00:00

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MFA issue with Microsoft business 365 account HELP!

Kind regards, Subject: Urgent: Locked Out of Account After Password Change and new Phone – MFA Unable to Authenticate Hello Microsoft Support Team, I am requesting urgent assistance regaining access to my Microsoft 365 Business tenant. I am the only…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-21T19:22:10.7033333+00:00
Mari Trainer 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-21T19:28:01.35+00:00
Mari Trainer 0 Reputation points
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Per user MFA is disabled, but the user is still require to MFA to be able to sign in

I have an Admin user which has his MFA per user disabled, as follow:- and i under the Authentication methods we have these options:- but when the user try to sign in by typing his username/password, the user is asked to enter 2-digits for MFA.. so why…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-05-21T16:32:33.2133333+00:00
john john Pter 1,510 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-21T19:23:41.8266667+00:00
Vasil Michev 126.8K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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LOST TENENT ACCESS WHICH HAD ADMIN PRIVILEGES

Hi community, How can I recover my Microsoft admin account? Here’s the situation: I enabled MFA for my admin account in 2025, using only the Microsoft Authenticator app on my PHONE I lost my phone and did not set up a backup for the Authenticator…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-21T19:21:20.9433333+00:00
Digital Lab 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-21T19:21:38.97+00:00

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Delete intune registerd only device from Entra ID

Hello Microsoft Support, We are experiencing an issue with a device that appears in Microsoft Entra ID but does not appear in Microsoft Intune Admin Center. Issue details: The laptop is visible in Microsoft Entra ID Devices. The device shows as…

Microsoft Security | Intune | Enrollment
asked 2026-05-21T19:01:29.2166667+00:00
Rilwan Jailan 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-05-21T19:12:45.24+00:00
Sridevi Machavarapu 30,535 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Cannot authenticate with E-mail when logging into Microsoft Authenticator(iOS).

I am locked out of Microsoft Authenticator and cannot log in using alternative method. I have lost access to my Microsoft Authenticator account when my mobile device (iOS) got blicked. I have bought a new phone and migrated (recovered) to find that I…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2025-12-15T07:44:13.5533333+00:00
CV511 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-21T19:10:44.4533333+00:00
Shirley W 0 Reputation points
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MFA of my work tenant account is using old phone

I am trying to log in on my ******@noovo.co account: I can access my personal tenant account but fail to login to my work account because it is using my old phone and not proposing alternative.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-21T19:08:06.68+00:00
Jean-Christian Martin-garrin 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-21T19:08:21.0733333+00:00

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Code not going to authenticator app. Locked out of laptop

Locked out of laptop. Can log in on iPad but Need to put in an authenticator code to get into make changes but I don’t have 2 digits come through to the app it’s 8. Can I change this?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-21T19:03:30.8766667+00:00
Shirley W 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-21T19:03:55.38+00:00

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