Account was hacked, mail was changed. What do I do?

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2026-10-21T11:52:25.45+00:00

So the account i had on my current mail was hacked and was changed. What do I do? Can I recover it?

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    2026-10-21T11:52:44.2233333+00:00

    Yes—recovery is sometimes possible, and the supported path is to use Microsoft’s account recovery and sign-in tools immediately.

    1. Start with the sign-in helper tool. It asks for the email address or phone number tied to the account and either provides self-help steps or offers the option to talk to an agent.
    2. If the account was hacked, scan the PC for malware before changing the password:
      • Open Virus and threat protection
      • Select Scan options > Full scan > Scan now
    3. After the scan, if sign-in is still possible anywhere, change the password. If sign-in is no longer possible, use reset your password.
    4. If access is restored, review account settings that attackers commonly change:
      • connected accounts
      • forwarding
      • automatic replies
    5. If Microsoft shows “Your security info change is still pending”, that means the security info was replaced and there is a 30-day wait before the new info takes effect.
    6. If unusual sign-in alerts were received and access is still available, go to Security basics > Review activity. For suspicious entries, select This wasn't me or Secure your account.

    Important limits from the documented recovery flow:

    • If the password is known but no longer works, use the Sign-in Helper tool.
    • If the account is an Outlook.com account that is temporarily blocked, unblocking requires a password reset.
    • For work or school / Entra ID accounts, password help must go through the IT admin or the work/school password reset process.

    If the self-help flow does not resolve it, use the support option listed under Need more help to contact a customer support agent.

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  2. Marcin Policht 112.4K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2026-10-21T12:08:14.6333333+00:00

    Follow https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/accounts-billing/manage/help-with-the-microsoft-account-recovery-form

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    hth

    Marcin

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