Windows 10: How to update the phone number in my MS account?

Microsoft is trying to text a code to me that I need to complete the setup of a new windows PC, but the number it is using is my old land line - so, of course, it can’t receive texts, and I can’t complete the process to get the PC running. How can I get Microsoft to update their records for my account and text the code to my iPhone?They could also email it to my Outlook address. I would update the phone number myself in my account if there is a way to do that. Thanks for help resolving this. * Changed to a question.* Moved from Office/Install

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Microsoft account and phone number linked

Microsoft account password recovery requires two verification codes being sent using two different verification methods. Each Microsoft account has at least two verification methods, the phone number and additional email address which are asked and required when you set up a new Microsoft account with a new hotmail.com or outlook.com email or using a third party email.

When the thief who got your phone tries to recover your password, all your verification methods / security info phone numbers and email addresses will be listed for him to select one. OK, the thief naturally selects your phone number, gets the code sent as a text message, and enters it.

But, clicking Next after entering the code he needs to select another security info contact (phone / email) from the list to receive second verification code.

Password recovery is not possible with just your phone, the system is clever enough to make it impossible by requiring two codes being sent to two different phones and / or emails.

You can add as many phone numbers and email address as you wish as security info contacts at https://account.live.com/proofs/mana...&refp=security. I wholeheartedly recommend that you add at least another security email address; if you only have one phone number and one email added, those which were required when you set up the Microsoft account, and that thief got your phone, the recovery would be as impossible to you as it is to him, you both having access to just one of required two verification methods.

 

How can I update my phone number?

Hi up there : well. I never have gone through

this change. But shouldn't ask for older Phone#

Restart the computer at least twice. Now try again..

or use another computer. if the procedure, continues to fail

Here are the Steps listed in a shortage way..

To change your phone number on your Microsoft account, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Microsoft account using your existing credentials.
   
2. Go to the 'Security & Privacy' settings.
   
3. Look for the option to update your phone number.
   
4. Click on it and follow the prompts.
   
5. Input and verify your new phone number
   

or Try. This link below > click on [Start] : Supposedly is to contact. Microsoft support

Change the email address or phone number for your Microsoft account - Microsoft Support

 

Account Phone Number

Hi Johnny,

If you didn’t get the security code that was sent to your
phone number, you may still recover your account by filling out the security questionnaire. To help you recover your account, we suggest that you follow the steps provided in this article
when you can't sign in to your Microsoft account.
Once you’re on the page, you may expand and proceed with the steps under the
If you can't get a security code section, and then complete the process.

After completing the steps and if the issue persists, you may continue following the steps given in this article on how to
recover your Microsoft account. Follow the given steps and provide the needed
information to complete the process. Once you’re done, you may check if you’re able to recover your Microsoft account.

Keep us updated about your concern for additional assistance.