A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation
Support agents cannot contact by email to bypass account verification, send verification codes, send password reset links, or change account details.
For a personal Hotmail/Outlook account locked behind Microsoft Authenticator, the supported options are:
- Try another sign-in or verification method if one is offered.
- If no longer able to access the Authenticator app or other security info, select I don't have any of these during sign-in and follow the prompts.
- Submit the account recovery form if access to security info is lost.
- Use Microsoft Support: go to Contact Microsoft Support, enter the problem, select Get Help, then Contact Support.
If the account is a work or school account, the organization Help desk can clear the two-step verification settings after a lost or unavailable device.