14,505 questions with Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator tags

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Outlook requires authenticator to log into security settings, but authenticator is not connected to this account

I'm trying to set up authenticator to log in to my microsoft outlook 365 account but I cannot log into my security settings unless I have authenticator as a 2FA. How do I bypass the security settings so I can log in and change my security settings?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-07T03:32:44.3833333+00:00
Frank Wasson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-07T03:32:55.7633333+00:00

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Multiple authentications required- blocked from school account

The Authenticator app on my iPhone, requires some sort of third-party authentication to verify my account. When I go to my school account, I’m required to login with the Authenticator password, but my phone also requires a password from the…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-07T03:27:51.0366667+00:00
Alexandra Fach 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-07T03:28:00.3166667+00:00

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Locked out of Security Settings: Can log into my account but prompt requires verification code sent to lost recovery email

Hello Microsoft Community, ​I need urgent help regarding my Microsoft account security settings. ​Currently, I can log into my account without any issues using my correct master password. I have full access to the account itself. However, whenever I try…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-06T19:44:22.7233333+00:00
Mohammed 123 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-06T19:44:36.9533333+00:00

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Unwanted/Unauthorized Authenticator Push Notifications

Hello, I am been receiving consistent push notifications of someone trying to authorize a sign-in into my email or other accounts connected to my email via Authenticator. I am hoping someone can help address this issue? I have reset my password multiple…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-06T17:08:28.2866667+00:00
Israel Ramos 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-06T17:08:39.13+00:00

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Unexpected Microsoft Authenticator Sign-in Requests Even With 2FA and Passwordless Enabled

For the past 2-3 days, I have been receiving 1–2 random sign in requests per day on my Microsoft Authenticator app. Normally I only get these requests when I actually try to sign in somewhere and need to approve the login, but in this case I am not…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-20T13:34:27.3833333+00:00
Abdul Rasheed 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-06T15:47:53.43+00:00
Aaron Corbitt 0 Reputation points
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I am not able to recover my LinkedIn microsoft authenticator code please help me to get it back

After entering the verification code error is showing

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2025-06-03T19:19:18.8766667+00:00
Aditya gupta 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-06T14:28:30.0666667+00:00
Tg Merry 0 Reputation points
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Hack happening with authenticator?

First, I had places asking permission to approve login via authenticator from all over the world. As per the answers on here, I changed the email that was the alias on the account to a completely different email, removed the old email entirely from being…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-04T07:42:35.63+00:00
Aaron Corbitt 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-06T14:13:55.1933333+00:00
Aaron Corbitt 0 Reputation points
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Lost authentications

So i got a new phone and it had all my authentications on the authenticator app and now i have a new phone and all the things on the app are gone so i cant log in to my other accounts or do anything because i need the authenticators on my new phone.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-06T12:14:21.3266667+00:00
Tunde David 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-06T12:26:02.9266667+00:00
MUSTAFA SALAH 1,380 Reputation points
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VS Code Extension Removed & Marketplace Login Blocked (429 Error)

Hi everyone, I recently published a VS Code extension on the marketplace which got over 10k+ downloads, but it suddenly appears to have been removed. At the same time, I’m unable to log in to the Visual Studio Marketplace. Whenever I try to access the…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-03-07T10:26:34.8233333+00:00
Anuj Kumar 10 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-06-06T09:46:43.2+00:00
JuliaMarvin 19,255 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Hesabıma Yönelik Sürekli ve Yetkisiz Oturum Açma İstekleri (Authenticator Bildirimleri)

Sayın Microsoft Destek Ekibi, Microsoft hesabımla ilgili ciddi bir güvenlik ve erişim sorunu yaşamaktayım. Son zamanlarda, özellikle yurt dışı kaynaklı olduğunu tespit ettiğim ve bana ait olmayan sürekli "Yeni oturum açma isteği" (New sign-in…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-06T08:07:23.0733333+00:00
Enes Kol 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-06T08:07:47.9033333+00:00

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can microsoft authenticator be used on samsung galaxy f20 fe. version 13 and if so what would make my phone not scan the qr code. it will sometimes take two tries to get the picture and then it never completes the process. it times out

I am trying to use the work microsoft authenticator on my galaxy samsung s20fe version 13. It will hesitate to scan the qr code and when it does it never can finish the connection. Can you assist. I have made sure I have all the udpates. My camera…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-06T06:34:42.46+00:00
Sara 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-06-06T07:27:44.3366667+00:00
Nathan Roberts (SN) 11,391 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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I can't add authentication app to Microsoft account

I set up the authenticator app by clicking on "turn on 2fa" and went through the whole process of setting it up. But in security settings, under "ways to prove who you are”, "use an app" isn't an enabled option even though I set…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-04T04:59:55.4166667+00:00
LOKESH SAI SRI RAJ GAVARA 20 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-06-06T06:55:22.9+00:00
LOKESH SAI SRI RAJ GAVARA 20 Reputation points
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مشكلة في التسجيل عل برنامج Authenticator

لا أستطيع تسجيل الدخول إلى حسابي كل ما اسجل يقول (تعذر تسجيل الحساب ،تعدد العوامل ، التحقق بخطوتين ..) ، قبل ما اعمل للهاتف فورمات كان شغال تمام ولا يمكنني التسجيل عل اي جهاز تاني بسبب المشكلة دي ارجو المساعدة وحل المشكلة .

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2024-08-01T15:59:01.3566667+00:00
samehhamdy 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-06T00:16:47.5533333+00:00
Abdou Abdouff 0 Reputation points
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someone is trying to login into my account

hello, i get notifications everyday that people from US or Canada are trying to connect into my account but i deny every time, even so, i changes my password and activated the 2FA, still get notifications om people trying to log in. what can i do?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-04T10:24:36.25+00:00
oxy sefu 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-05T23:20:26.2433333+00:00
Hassan 0 Reputation points
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someone is trying to access my account

Hi, I notice every day an attempt in my Microsoft authenticator and attempt to get it. It says " New Sign-In request" for your Microsoft Account. What should I do?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-01-26T06:44:24.3666667+00:00
Mario Villarejo 25 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-05T22:33:04.68+00:00
Mark_in_VA 1 Reputation point
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Authenticator won't show codes and keeps going in circles

The authenticator app does not provide codes or verification of identity. I am able to log into the device, make changes to the account but it won't display codes or give and authentication code. It does give an 8 digit number for no password signing,…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-04T22:10:13.8066667+00:00
Lena Nikolic 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-05T18:57:40.3633333+00:00
Rayyan Fawad 590 Reputation points
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Notifications

On my phone I’m getting notifications on the locker screen to verify authenticator codes but I’m not logging into any sites.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-05T17:45:20.4166667+00:00
Ralanda Harvey 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-05T17:45:42.05+00:00

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MS Authenticator on IPhone

How do I set up passkeys in ms Authenticator on my iPhone

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-05T16:42:51.74+00:00
Cal Ratcliff 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-05T17:20:38.29+00:00
Cal Ratcliff 0 Reputation points
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somebody was trying to log in to my account

I've never seen this before but last night someone was trying to log into my Microsoft account multiple times. There were multiple emails with a code to use to log on. I shut down the laptop and this morning managed to change my login code. Is that…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-03T14:52:50.5566667+00:00
Paul 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-05T16:24:29.6533333+00:00
Paul 0 Reputation points
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Cannot access Microsoft Authenticator after changing phones

Hello. I upgraded my phone but didn't know to specifically address Authenticator before doing so. I did not have a backup and no longer have my previous phone. I can no longer use Authenticator and am hopeful you can provide a solution as to how I can…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-06-05T15:36:58.4633333+00:00
Rebecca Smith 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-05T15:37:14.9666667+00:00

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