MFA lockout

Dave Van Puijm 0 Reputatiepunten
2026-04-21T06:25:19.5433333+00:00

Hello,

My regular account is: [Moderator's note: PII removed]

When I try to sign in, I am immediately asked for a verification code through the Authenticator app. Unfortunately, my smartphone is broken and I no longer have access to the Authenticator app, so I cannot complete the login process.

I also tried the account recovery form, but it says that my account does not exist. I understand this may be because it is a Microsoft 365 (work/school) account.

At this moment, I am completely locked out of my account. I am also no longer logged into OneDrive, and I urgently need access again as this account is used for my work.

I am the only administrator of this tenant, so I am unable to reset the MFA settings myself.

I would like to request urgent assistance with:

-Resetting or removing the MFA verification

-Regaining access to my account as soon as possible

This is critical for my work, so any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

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  1. Dave Van Puijm 0 Reputatiepunten
    2026-04-21T07:30:28.5133333+00:00

    Thanks for the information.

    I tried the call yesterday and tried again with your information, but it keeps saying tha i am not the global admin and that I need tot contact my admin.

    Still in the loop.

    I see there is a chat, is that a possibility to get someone to help me?

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  2. Huy-K 13,990 Reputatiepunten Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-04-21T06:55:09.3633333+00:00

    Note: As the thread is posted on a Dutch link but written in English, I will kindly respond in English for consistency.

    Dear @Dave Van Puijm,

    Since you are the only Global Administrator of your tenant:

    Option 1: You may need to contact the Data Protection Team at the service phone number via this link: Customer service phone numbers - Microsoft Support.

    The main objective is to go through the IVR (automated system) until you reach a live agent and emphasize this very important security factor. Please help me try this script below, this is a commonly used script for authentication issues to bypass IVR, but you can try to see if it helps get through the system. Please help me to speak loudly, only keywords, clearly and patiently waiting for the machine's response. First, when you call the hotline, they will ask you what kind of problem you are facing with.

    Answer: Authenticator.
    A: What products do you use?
    B: Office 365 for business.
    Verification: Education or corporate account?
    B: For companies
    A: Are you an administrator?
    B: Yes.
    A: Are there other administrators in your organization?
    B: No.
    A: I need one.... Service request?
    B: Yes
    

    When you speak with a real agent, they can create a ticket for you in the affected tenant and then transfer that ticket to the Data Protection team. Please provide detailed information of your tenant to prove that you own it to the Data Protection Team.

    Option 2: Create a new tenant with trial subscription to access and submit a ticket in the Admin Center.

    If you still can't get in touch with a real person for help, help me try the following:

    Sign up for a free trial (new tenant with trial subscription) of Microsoft 365 at this link: Compare All Microsoft 365 Plans | Microsoft. The goal is to create a temporary tenant with a Global Administrator account so that you can sign in to the Microsoft Admin Center. Once connected, you can submit a support ticket directly to Microsoft. Please remember to cancel the trial subscription once your issue is resolved to avoid unwanted charges.

    How to submit support ticket in Admin Center: Get support - Microsoft 365 Admin | Microsoft Learn

    Once you contact the Data Protection team, you will be required to provide proof of ownership of the company. This allows them to verify their identity and help reassign the Global Administrator account.

    As a moderator, I do not have the tools to investigate your specific account directly, as this is a support forum between users. Moderators and collaborators, including external Microsoft employees, may not directly intervene in the functionality of Microsoft products or access internal systems. Our role is limited to providing technical guidance on reported problems, requests, or ideas. However, I will do my best to guide you as clearly as possible.


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