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How to get authenticator working

When I get a QR code to scan with my phone the Microsoft authenticator app does not "recognize it". Not sure why or what to do

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-22T21:20:07.47+00:00
Peter Farkas 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-23T18:46:24.72+00:00
Peter Farkas 0 Reputation points
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Microsoft Entra Domain Verification Issue for New Users

We have Microsoft subscriptions for 10 users. Out of these, 4 users were created 20–30 days ago and are currently active. However, when we tried to create the 5th user three days ago, we were unable to view all users in the Microsoft Entra account for…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-05-23T17:42:25.0866667+00:00
VEERABHADRAPPA 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-23T17:42:41.7633333+00:00

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MFA reset request on GA account

Hi Support My device was wiped and lost all data without a backup MFA for the only GA admin for my developer's tenant is on the device authenticator Could you please help with the best course of action to get my GA MFA account reset from…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-23T17:35:13.97+00:00
Damola Ojoniyi 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-23T17:35:25.0966667+00:00

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Account Recovery and Entitlement Transfer Request (Compromised Account)

Hello Microsoft Support Team, I am writing to formally request assistance regarding my compromised Microsoft account. Unfortunately, I have lost access to my primary account due to a security breach, and despite my efforts, I have been unable to recover…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-04-30T19:34:47.2933333+00:00
M Y 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-23T17:26:28.7833333+00:00
M Y 0 Reputation points
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My Recent Activity page shows NOTHING

I recently got a notification that someone tried to login to my MS account. I logged into my account and checked the Recent Activity page, where I usually quite a number of attempts. Now it is completely blank. I don't see attempted logins or…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-23T17:09:36.9433333+00:00
Dennis Harper 0 Reputation points
accepted 2026-05-23T17:12:12.16+00:00
Dennis Harper 0 Reputation points
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Trying to verify another account on the Authenticator app

I have been trying to authenticate a business account with Microsoft for the past week but the app is not working. Every time I go in to it and try to authenticate it, it says to open the app and type in the two digit number I am given. But I am already…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-23T15:31:08.57+00:00
Fleming, Tess 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-23T15:31:31.1833333+00:00

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SmartScreen Reputation Reset Following EV Certificate Renewal — Requesting Engineering Review

Dear Microsoft SmartScreen & Windows Defender Application Reputation Team, I am reaching out regarding a SmartScreen reputation issue that is impacting our software distribution — one that I believe warrants immediate attention from your engineering…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-05-23T14:35:14.0466667+00:00
Devender Prakash 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-23T14:35:41.93+00:00

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How is Microsoft Search priced once we surpass 50 million items?

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftsearch/licensing "All connectors by Microsoft are free. Microsoft provides an index quota limit of 50 million items per tenant without extra cost. For more information, see this public…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Graph
asked 2025-03-25T22:24:16.4266667+00:00
catmanjan 111 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-05-23T13:44:35.17+00:00
pasmllr 40 Reputation points
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Account sign in issue with authenticator

I am unable to sign into one of my accounts. I can't generate a code that works in authenticator. When I am in the authenticator app, it asks to verify a code that is never generated.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-23T13:23:27.4133333+00:00
George Black 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-23T13:23:39.3233333+00:00

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Design risk and compliance governance and monitoring in Azure

Hi, Would like to ask the following. I have a background in Risk & Compliance Management and would like to ask if there are also certifications that train you in designing the compliance and risk governance in Azure? By this I mean. Design the…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Microsoft Defender for Cloud
asked 2020-09-25T19:15:11.357+00:00
hifong tung 1 Reputation point
commented 2026-05-23T12:44:25.28+00:00
mark john 0 Reputation points
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My Main Microsoft account got hacked and deleted.

It was about 2 years ago when my Microsoft account got hacked and i've been trying to recover it ever since on and off. When I try to sign in it says the following "Try entering your Microsoft account again. We don't recognise this one.". …

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-23T12:40:00.3166667+00:00
aaa aaa 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-23T12:40:16.0866667+00:00

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Login to Azure

When I try to login to Azure I get "Your account has been locked. Contact your support person to unlock it, then try again." This is a personal account so I do not have a support person to contact and this account should not be tied to any…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-05-23T11:30:38.3766667+00:00
Ashton 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-23T11:41:13.1166667+00:00
Ashton 0 Reputation points
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Microsoft service behaving inconsistently across environments – how to troubleshoot?

Hi everyone, I’m running into an issue and would really appreciate some guidance. What are the recommended troubleshooting steps when a Microsoft service or feature behaves inconsistently across different accounts or environments even when the same…

Microsoft Security | Intune | Configuration
asked 2026-05-23T11:37:10.63+00:00
john cary 120 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-23T11:37:30.7066667+00:00

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OnPasswordSubmit JIT migration listener configured per docs, extension never invoked (AADSTS50000 with no auth-events SP sign-in log)

Summary JIT password migration via OnPasswordSubmit in a Microsoft Entra External ID tenant. Resources configured per https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/external-id/customers/how-to-migrate-passwords-just-in-time. All resources confirmed…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra External ID
asked 2026-05-23T10:32:36.7033333+00:00
Abir 0 Reputation points
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MS Authenticator poping up twice this week when I am not connected

Twice this week, I saw a notification from MS Authenticator coming up on my cell and I was not the one who started it. I was not even logged in to my Windows. Is this a hacking attempt? Is there something I can do to reduce this? Or I should simply…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-23T03:45:09.8933333+00:00
Browser Ice 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-23T10:01:33.5766667+00:00
Arne Meier 0 Reputation points
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Someone is trying to login

Every day for 10 to 20 times someone is trying to login my account. I get notification from authenticator so confirm number. What can I do to prevent that

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-23T09:58:26.9166667+00:00
milan latkovic 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-23T09:58:39.3566667+00:00

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I cannot login to Azure Portal, MFA is incorrect number of characters and account is Personal.

When I try to login to Azure Portal the MFA Code is 6 characters but in the Authenticator it is 8 characters. Also any request to send a notification to the Authenticator does not do anything. When I follow another link to resolve MFA issues I receive an…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-05-21T15:32:21.8333333+00:00
Louis Russell 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-23T09:58:25.95+00:00
Louis Russell 0 Reputation points
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einmal code falsch

Einmalcode wird nicht akzeptiert, " ungültig", egal wie oft ich neuen eingebe

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-23T07:43:06.32+00:00
Corinna Züge 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-23T07:44:45.96+00:00
Corinna Züge 0 Reputation points
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Authenticator app does not work

I can't sign into authenticator app. I try and it asks me to authorise using the authenticator app that I'm trying to sign into? What's going on?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-23T07:03:24.33+00:00
Dave Warren 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-23T07:03:44.45+00:00

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Getting sign in error while trying to login into azure portal

Sign-in failed Error code: interaction_required Error message: interaction_required: AADSTS5000225: This tenant has been blocked due to inactivity. To learn more about tenant lifecycle policies, see https://aka.ms/TenantLifecycle Trace ID:…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-05-23T06:31:47.43+00:00
Anuja Sahu 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-23T06:32:01.7266667+00:00

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