Windows 10: adding a phone number for alias

Discus and support adding a phone number for alias in Microsoft Windows 10 Store to solve the problem; I want to add my cell phone number to my alias list, but keep getting the message, "This phone number is already taken. Please try another." How can I... Discussion in 'Microsoft Windows 10 Store' started by YasmineJ, Sep 16, 2019.

  1. YASMINEJ
    YasmineJ Win User

    adding a phone number for alias


    I want to add my cell phone number to my alias list, but keep getting the message, "This phone number is already taken. Please try another." How can I use my cell phone number as a second alias? I have had my cell phone number for 10+ years.

    :)
     
    YasmineJ, Sep 16, 2019
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  2. ANJU THEKKETHIL
    Anju Thekkethil Win User

    Verification code is not being accepted after adding phone number to alias account

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    Sorry for the inconvenience caused.

    Provide more information to help you better:


    • Are you trying to verify the Microsoft account?

    • What happens when you are trying to verify the account?

    Sorry to inform you that there is no option to add a telephone number as Alias.

    I suggest you to refer to the following article to verify the account.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/two-step-verification-faq

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/account-security-password-information

    You may also refer to the following article to add an alias.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/add-alias-account

    Reply with necessary information and the result to help you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Anju Thekkethil, Sep 16, 2019
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  3. BRINK
    Brink Win User
    Facebook is using your 2FA phone number to target you with ads


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    Brink, Sep 16, 2019
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  4. RMUCAN
    rmucan Win User

    adding a phone number for alias

    Verification code is not being accepted after adding phone number to alias account

    *Original Title: Add phone number Account alias

    I am trying to add my phone as an alias however the verification code is not being excepted. Any solution?
     
    rmucan, Sep 16, 2019
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