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Update New Number On App

I’ve been trying to use my Authenticator app to approve request and sign into work, but the number it sends the code to approve the request is my old number and I don’t know how to update it.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-10T10:46:16.58+00:00
Joshua Rheman 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-12T04:03:57.27+00:00
JeseminQH 515 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Account name change

I have a msoft authenticator account with a domain name that is now defunct. Can I delete this and create a new account with an email address instead ?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-12T01:51:16.3533333+00:00
Homes 0 Reputation points
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Not receiving the code to verify my account on the Authenticator app

Microsoft shows the number on email to verify on the app but the authenticator isn’t responding, how do I deal with this

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-03-27T09:42:34.9833333+00:00
Rethabile Thekiso 15 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-12T01:39:10.9366667+00:00
Elias Hayin 0 Reputation points
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CANT ADD ACCOUNT TO AUTHENTICATOR

Hi, I'm trying to add my account to authenticator ap. It's a personal account. When I try it asks me to use said ap. I click dont have access. Then either the phone number option or email leads me to reset my password, the login where it agian asks me…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-12T00:32:42.2166667+00:00
Jesse Z 0 Reputation points
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Trying to Enroll Devices from Intune into Defender, But It's Not Working

We are setting up environments for several clients, and a consistent issue we are running into is enrolling devices already enrolled in Intune with Defender. Enrolling devices into Intune is commonplace, and we've done it for everyone, but doing so for…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-09-11T22:41:43.3733333+00:00
Johnny Lechnir 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-11T22:42:03.09+00:00

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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 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-11T21:35:18.69+00:00
DoveLamb 0 Reputation points
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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 0 Reputation points
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My privacy buttons are greyed out and it wants me to age verify, Im already verified.

Today I was having trouble with a game that required xbox/microsoft age verification to access parts of the game. Which is weird since I'm 20 and I've already verified my account. I go to check microsofts age verification and it says to age verify again…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Identity Manager
asked 2026-09-11T20:57:46.43+00:00
UKLAW 0 Reputation points
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Can't log into my azure account to look at billing statement.

I received an email to view my azure billing statement for a subscription I cancelled in January. However, I can't log into azure now after cancelling. I get to the 'Enter Code' page to use the authenticator app on my mobile device but I have no…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-11T20:45:42.36+00:00
Stanley Shannon 0 Reputation points
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Entra IP address Location error

Hello. Public IP 47.194.251.232 is showing as Los Angeles, CA in Entra and is actually Winter Haven, FL per Cisco Talos and iplocation(dot)net Please fix.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-09-11T20:24:19.9233333+00:00
Ferrando-Klemet, Anne 0 Reputation points
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Microsoft 365 Apps is installed on the Monthly Enterprise Channel, but Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel updates are appearing in Software Center

Hello Team, I have uninstalled Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel and installed Monthly Enterprise Channel Then restarted the device Opened Software center and it shows Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel updates instead of Monthly Enterprise Channel Please let…

Microsoft Security | Intune | Configuration Manager | Updates
asked 2026-09-10T19:44:54.4566667+00:00
Boopathi S 4,036 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-11T20:23:55.92+00:00
Rahul Jindal 11,721 Reputation points
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How to restrict Microsoft Office 365 business users to sign-on at work location only?

How do I prevent users form signing on with their personal devices such as laptops, desktops, and cell phones.

Microsoft Security | Intune | Other
asked 2026-09-11T20:01:30.1366667+00:00
David Walder 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-11T20:16:47.4933333+00:00
Marcin Policht 107K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Microsoft Entra B2B guest invitations blocked for tenant due to suspicious activity

Issue Our Microsoft Entra tenant is currently unable to send any new B2B guest invitations. The issue is tenant-wide and is not limited to SharePoint or to a specific external recipient. We can reproduce the problem when attempting to invite external…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Other
asked 2026-09-11T20:10:43.84+00:00
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Signing in to the account in the Microsoft Authenticator app

I’m having a problem: I was logged out of my account in the app, and now I can't log back in. I’ve tried various methods, but nothing works. I need to access Outlook, but since it requires using this app, I can't get in; the app keeps throwing up various…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-11T14:25:20.28+00:00
Болтенко Данил 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-11T20:04:47.6466667+00:00
Jim 0 Reputation points
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Cant access authenticator on a different phone

my phone has broken and i cannot acces authenticator, im trying to sign in to it via a different phone but it is telling me to use authenticator to sign in???!!! Cannot afford to fix my phone either. What do i do?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-10T16:53:34.8566667+00:00
Brandon Bowen 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-11T19:59:48.6766667+00:00
Jim 0 Reputation points
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2 factor authentication

Made an email which is connected to work and it says theres a phone number already linked to my account which is not my phone number and is already connected! NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-11T17:33:05.63+00:00
Caroline Suich (SDM) 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-11T19:49:08.6366667+00:00
Jim 0 Reputation points
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Unable to create user . Error: Tenant Object quota exceed the limit. Need to increase it.

Unable to create user . Error: Tenant Object quota exceed the limit. Need to increase it. We have only 8 users .They use business basic license .

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-09-11T12:46:05.9333333+00:00
Robin Ahmed 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-11T19:41:08.77+00:00
Jim 0 Reputation points
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How to transfer Microsoft Authenticator to the same phone after flashing a new OS?

Hello, I use Microsoft Authenticator solely for work and my personal phone is connected as the default MFA method. I am looking to install GrapheneOS on the same phone I currently use and have a sandboxed environment for Google Play services and…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-10T20:30:26.7566667+00:00
lmace 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-11T18:38:18.79+00:00
Rob Koch 26,075 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Sentinel: Creating Alerts for Windows Update Compliance in GCC Environment — No Data Ingestion

Problem description I am trying to create an alert in Microsoft Sentinel for Windows Update compliance below 90%, but no data is being ingested into Sentinel despite enabling Windows Update for Business reports over a week ago. Environment Microsoft…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Sentinel
asked 2026-09-11T18:15:32.3266667+00:00
Adam Ring JIT 0 Reputation points
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Intune On-Demand Proactive Remediation API Reliability for Large-Scale Usage

Hi Team, We are testing the Intune On-Demand Proactive Remediation API: POST /deviceManagement/managedDevices/{managedDeviceId}/initiateOnDemandProactiveRemediation In our environment, the remediation package works correctly, and the API generally…

Microsoft Security | Intune | Configuration
asked 2026-09-11T14:49:34.2933333+00:00
Swahela Mulla 100 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-09-11T15:02:37.8833333+00:00
Swahela Mulla 100 Reputation points