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How to get back into my account/re register my new device

I got a new phone and I am locked out of my Authenticator app it looks like. Can you help me get re-registration for my account so I can login in properly

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-10-10T21:12:35.3366667+00:00
Nicole Ceperich 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-10T21:12:49.76+00:00

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Need HELP ASAP

Subject: URGENT — Microsoft Authenticator Rejects All Instagram Codes After Extensive Troubleshooting Hello Microsoft Support Community, I am requesting further technical assistance with Microsoft Authenticator because I am completely locked out of my…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-10-10T20:23:46.3033333+00:00
Nicole James 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-10T20:25:12.2333333+00:00

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Locked out Instagram

My Microsoft Authenticator app (version 6.8.56) generates six-digit codes for my Instagram account every 30 seconds, but Instagram rejects every code before it expires. I am using the same iPhone on which I originally configured Authenticator. I’ve…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-10-10T16:08:58.8866667+00:00
Nicole James 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-10T20:21:04.9833333+00:00
Nicole James 0 Reputation points
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MICROSOFT AUTHENTICATOR

Hi. i I was just wondering what is suggested to use in place of Microsoft Authenticator? Thank you. --Kelly

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-10-10T01:43:35.0233333+00:00
Kelly Renee 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-10T19:25:45.7533333+00:00
Bulldog 4,865 Reputation points
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Não consigo acessar o Microsoft Azure ou ENTRA

Toda vez que tento acessar minha conta na Azure recebo a mensagem: "You are required to register an authentication method to continue but none have been enabled for this account. Contact your admin for help" Isso começou depois que baixei o…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-10-10T16:03:01.6466667+00:00
Victor Oliveira Andrade 0 Reputation points
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On-line help is not helpful when..

You are unable to log into your account, and the first thing on line help wants you to do is log in!! MS Authenticator wants a code stuck in a loop

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-10-08T17:31:18.3833333+00:00
Roger Mayhew 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-10T15:55:32.0833333+00:00
Nathan Roberts (SN) 13,711 Reputation points Student Ambassador Volunteer Moderator
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What is my 6-digit authenticator code?

How do I recover my 6-digit authenticator code? Thank you

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2025-11-30T17:57:26.0733333+00:00
peter galan 15 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-10T15:30:41.53+00:00
curtis lee 0 Reputation points
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How to fix my AUTHENTICATOR APP for not receiving OTP

Dear Microsoft Support Team, I am unable to log in to my Microsoft administrator account because the login process requires me to authenticate using an OTP from the Microsoft Authenticator app. However, the app is not displaying any OTP, preventing me…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-10-10T10:41:43.7633333+00:00
Kinesis Global 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-10T15:30:05.6733333+00:00
David Seabrook 5 Reputation points
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Two Factor Authentication Face Unlock Loop

My school requires a password to access my outlook account. The authenticator app suggested that I use face ID to quicken the process. Now it wont let me enter a password but wont let me into my outlook account without a password and only offers a face…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-10-10T12:54:43.1066667+00:00
Brandon Mawhinney 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-10T12:54:55.95+00:00

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Authenticator on new device

I lost my iphone and got a new Android phone to replace it with a new phone number . I downloaded authenticator and signed in via Microsoft account and nohing loads with all the one time pass codes for several accounts of myne I had on my previous device…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-10-09T18:19:15.02+00:00
Mark Spinelli 10 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-10T12:14:38.26+00:00
David Seabrook 5 Reputation points
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I can't login to my personal Azure subscription using my personal email due to authenticator issues

Hi, If I try to login to my Azure subscription the username and password are accepted but I'm then I bumped to the use authenticator page. I don't get a notification from the authenticator on my phone and the only other option is to enter a code which is…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-10-03T15:52:15.35+00:00
ROSS LARGE 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-10T10:29:36.5+00:00
ROSS LARGE 0 Reputation points
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Cannot login to Azure Portal, there are no notifications in Authenticator mobile app

When trying to login to Azure Portal there are only 2 possibilities in web form, 6-chars code from Microsoft Authenticator or request confirmation via Microsoft Authenticator app. The problem is that Authenticator app shows only 8-digits code and in case…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-10-03T15:10:52.9733333+00:00
Leszek Buczkowski 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-10-10T10:29:23.2433333+00:00
ROSS LARGE 0 Reputation points
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Someone is trying to sign in to my Microsoft account multiple times every day

Every day, I receive numerous login attempt notifications in my Microsoft Authenticator app. Each time, I have to reject the request by selecting "It's not me." I have already changed my password several times, but this hasn't helped – I…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-08-10T09:36:42.6366667+00:00
Egor Bova 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-10T09:22:09.8166667+00:00
Nathan Roberts (SN) 13,711 Reputation points Student Ambassador Volunteer Moderator
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Changing contact number on account

I am looking at trying to change my phone number on my account to a different one as I a unable to use the original one that I used to set up the account. Every time I ask for a verification code on my authenticator app, It wants to send it to the…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-09-25T22:24:59.6533333+00:00
Angela Dunkley 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-10T09:18:57.09+00:00
Nathan Roberts (SN) 13,711 Reputation points Student Ambassador Volunteer Moderator
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Notification problem

I can't get notification on Microsoft authenticator app and i can't sing in in other portal because of this issue

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-10-10T05:58:59.3133333+00:00
Abhishek B 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-10T05:59:17.3333333+00:00

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Locked out of my Authenticator app

I’m stuck in a loop trying to gain access to my Authenticator app. Can I go to sign in and then it asked me to authenticate sign in, but I’m not signed into my Authenticator yet so says to use a phone number, but it’s my old phone number so I go and…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-10-10T03:10:17.91+00:00
Michael Kandefer 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-10T03:10:30.6866667+00:00

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Locked out of MS Authenticator

Locked out of Authenticator. Says I’m on 24 hr hold.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2025-11-10T16:05:08.26+00:00
Anonymous
commented 2026-10-10T03:07:18.7466667+00:00
Michael Kandefer 0 Reputation points
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How to stop continuous New Sign In Requests to my Microsoft account?

I am being inundated with New Sign In Requests to my Microsoft account. Day and night my phone is buzzing every 10 minutes or so. It has gotten to the point where it is disruptive. It is clear this is a scheme to fraudulently gain access to my…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-10-09T19:46:41.19+00:00
JeffW 25 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-09T19:47:00.1066667+00:00

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How to delete devices I'm logged in. Or hackers have.....I

Where is the tool to see who is logged in on my account? Thanks!

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-10-09T16:12:46.0966667+00:00
ChrisTSiempre-8937 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-10-09T16:54:21.97+00:00
Erland Sommarskog 138K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Microsoft verification isn't recognising my new phone number

I'm trying to log in to the photos app to save my photos to my PC from my android phone but keep getting asked to verify my details, which I have, yet the code I'm being sent must be going to an old phone number I had years ago which is preventing me…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-10-09T15:54:27.7533333+00:00
dennis ward 0 Reputation points