Windows 10: Anyway to bypass the 30 day lockout for changing my phone number.

Hi, I got a new phone number a while ago and have only just got round to changing it now, I’m now locked out of using my PC for 30 days, is this some kind of sick joke? Why on earth would I need to be locked out for 30 days when every single other platform on the planet doesn’t not have the nonsensical ‘feature’ of you can even call it that. I’ve been having nonstop issues with my pc for days now and I’m starting to wonder if Microsoft is a working company or a back water scam. Is there any way around the 30 day lockout or do I just have to sit here and grit my teeth.

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Change account phone number

Hello SeanPR11,

I am Jaspreet Singh.

Please use the steps listed here and first remove all your security information. (this will take 30 days after which you will be able to add new phone number without being required a code first)

Follow the steps under the title "Remove Security information" on this link : https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-bil...

* There is no way to fast track this 30 day process.

 

30-day lockout

An attempt to change my password has moved me directly to 30-days in Microsoft jail. It is amazing that this is the best form of security available.

It convinced me to abandon all Microsoft programs outside of Windows 10. What a mess.

 

Phone number synced to computer

We're here to help!

Do the following steps:

• Log in to your Microsoft Account.
• Click on the Security & privacy tab.
• Under the Security info helps keep your account secure options, you will see your phone number.
• Remove your old phone number and add the new one.

Important: Changes to the security information will take about 30 days to apply.

Let us know how it goes.