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Unable to backup Authenticator

I am trying to move a new phone and when making a backup of the authenticator app I keep getting the 'Something went wrong error' I have tried multiple times to complete the back up and I am signed in to an appropriate Microsoft account.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-14T13:59:26.0633333+00:00
Alvin Kipling 75 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-05-17T03:03:00.71+00:00
Josh Pilkington 0 Reputation points
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Hacked microsoft account

So my microsoft account used to be called ******@outlook.com but when i tried to open the minecraft launcher and login with xbox it said the account *****@outlook.com didnt exist instead it had the email @outlook.com which i never set. the worst part is…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-17T02:24:25.8166667+00:00
bella 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-17T02:24:47.1566667+00:00
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I need to talk to a support agent

I was talking to a support agent and my phone was cut off. Can some one call me?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-01-25T21:48:24.6033333+00:00
Kathleen Lavall 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-17T02:21:30.92+00:00
Carter 0 Reputation points
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Unable to log in to Azure

I have a working personal account. When I attempt to login to Azure, it wants a push notification,or a 6 digit code from the authenticator. I do not get the push and the authenticator provides 8 digits. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-17T01:04:53.49+00:00
Robert Oram 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-17T01:05:07.48+00:00
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Locked out of Microsoft account

My Xbox accounts recovery email and phone number are gone. The number from what I can tell is deactivated and the email is also deactivated and I have no way to deactivate them. Keeping that in mind a few days ago I tried signing into my Xbox when I got…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Identity Manager
asked 2026-05-17T00:41:10.0733333+00:00
simon hall 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-17T00:41:30.9733333+00:00
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Azure tenant blocked due to inactivity with personal account

My personal Azure account has been inactive for more than 20 days, and I do not want to unblock my old tenant. I just want to log in to a new one. Any ideas on how to get out of this zombie account state?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-05-16T00:21:35.5333333+00:00
Tom Race 0 Reputation points
accepted 2026-05-16T22:42:46.3+00:00
Tom Race 0 Reputation points
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Security code

I got an email for a security code but I didn't try to log in anywhere and didn't get an email that a different device had attempted to log in. I changed my password and stuff but is there anyway to check? Account activity only shows me successful sign…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-16T22:39:51.5833333+00:00
jose 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T22:40:03.3333333+00:00
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I can't enable cloud backup of the authenticator app

I can't enable cloud backup of the authenticator. I get asked to send the logs. But dont know where to get thw logs or to send them to. I need to restore to a new device. Why is it not letting me enable backup of the app? This is for android device. I…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-13T02:00:30.7+00:00
Dingana Nwana 50 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-16T22:25:35.4533333+00:00
Bill Nancy 0 Reputation points
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Authentication app

I need to log into the authentication app with an email and when i try to it says it needs a code from the authentication app but im trying to log in to the account so i can’t see the code Moderator: Moved from System Center Service Manager

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-16T19:41:38.86+00:00
Alexandra Giasaris 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T20:53:39.8333333+00:00
Sumaiya Abid 0 Reputation points
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Attempts to Sign-in to my account from another country

In the last 3-4 weeks I have been receiving notifications from Microsoft Authenticator, several times a day, about attempts to log in to my Microsoft account from Germany and the Netherlands, and asks me to select the appropriate displayed number in…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-16T19:19:11.1133333+00:00
Moshe Epstein 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T20:44:48.49+00:00
Marcin Policht 89,490 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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How to fix work account add issues

Hello I have a second work account that I am trying to add in Authenticator. However I am not getting prompt where I can enter the approval code to verify my identity. When I selecte to use another method and choose to send a verification code I don’t…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-16T20:13:34.72+00:00
Jermaine Walker 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T20:18:15.93+00:00
Jermaine Walker 0 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 2026-05-16T19:29:32.7433333+00:00
mohamed elsafty 0 Reputation points
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Issue Restoring Backup and Enabling Auto Backup

Dear, I installed the app on my new phone and tried to restore my backup, but the recovery failed. I did notice a new backup dated today, although I am not sure if it is the correct backup from my old phone. Since the recovery did not work, I went back…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-16T19:27:07.68+00:00
Fie Fong Tan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T19:27:30.12+00:00
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My account got hacked and changed my email adress, please help

My microsoft account was hacked. The attacker changed the password and also changed/deleted the original email alias, so my original email adress now says that it doesnt exist. Because of this, the normal recovery form does not work anymore. I still know…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-16T19:02:42.3166667+00:00
iveta poláčková 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T19:03:03.92+00:00
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I can't sign into my Security Center due to authenticator lock loop

I tried to sign into my security center to check out a few malicious logins. I can't sign into the security settings of my Microsoft Account. My authenticator app is not working correctly currently when I try to sign in it prompts for an authenticator…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-16T18:52:15.18+00:00
bwedmands 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T18:52:44.5033333+00:00
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I can't see my microsoft security service

As u can see this happens whenever i click it and my roblox is not running HELP!!!

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-05-16T18:42:24.26+00:00
Syed Ali Raza Jaffri 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T18:42:39.0366667+00:00
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Access Azure

Sign-in failed Error code: interaction_required Error message: interaction_required: AADSTS5000225: This tenant has been blocked due to inactivity

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-05-16T18:33:19.2433333+00:00
João B. Corsini 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T18:33:29.59+00:00
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Microsoft authenticator doesnt display authorization code to add account to outlook

I am trying to add ******@thesourceai.ai to outlook to check emails. When I add to outlook the Microsoft authenticator doesnt show or display the authorization code. I have enables flagging when i tried as well. This happens android phone ios version…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-16T17:56:29.7533333+00:00
Anuradha Muthusamy 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T17:56:42.93+00:00
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QR code access

I can I retrieve my business Outlook QR code to reset authenticator when unable to log into the account

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-16T17:05:56.8533333+00:00
bryan boggs 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T17:06:13.1033333+00:00
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How do I unblock a blocked tenet in azure

I have a blocked tenet in azure I need to unblock to upgrade my subscription. How do I do this?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-05-16T16:59:42+00:00
Charles Jones 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T16:59:56.14+00:00
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