Windows 10: I’m receiving an alarming number of emails with one time codes from the Microsoft Account...

I’m receiving an alarming number of emails with one time codes from the Microsoft Account Team. Alarming. What can I do? I know the emails are legit but what can I do to make them/it stop trying to use my account? The email, pasted below, says I can safely ignore. Is been happening at least 3 times an hour for over 2 weeks. Not every single day but probably every other day. “We received your request for a single-use code to use with your Microsoft account.Your single-use code is: XXXXXIf you didn't request this code, you can safely ignore this email. Someone else might have typed your email ad

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Not Receiving code when adding phone number in Microsoft account

You can visit How to recover a hacked or compromised Microsoft account(microsoft.com) to troubleshoot your Microsoft account, and here is an example I tried.





Can't get a verification code

Troubleshooting verification code issues

There are a number of possible explanations for why verification codes don't always arrive. Read through the list of the most common causes, and see if any of them apply to you.

Select your choice:

Using a mobile device?

• If you are unable to receive a verification code text message on your mobile device, try sending it to your email address instead.
  
• If your phone blocks texts from unknown numbers, change your phone settings, then choose I don't have a code. We'll send another verification code.
  

Were you able to get a verification code?

No

Did the verification code go to your junk folder?

• Check your junk email folder for a message from a Microsoft account, and use the code sent to you. Valid verification codes come from an @accountprotection.microsoft.com email address.
  
• Mark @accountprotection.microsoft.com as a trusted sender to receive your verification code in your inbox.
  

Were you able to get a verification code?

No

Does your alternate email address end in @outlook.com, @hotmail.com, @live.com, or @msn.com?

• If so, you're using one Microsoft account to verify another Microsoft account. This can make it tricky to keep track of which one you're signed in to. When you sign in to the second account (to get the code sent to that email), most browsers automatically sign you out of the first account (the one that's actually requesting the code).
  
• To get your verification code:
  
  1. Using a browser in privacy mode, sign in with the first account. This lets you stay signed in to both accounts at the same time.
     
  2. When you're prompted to enter the verification code that was sent to your alternate email address, don't close the browser window.
     
  3. Open a new window in privacy mode. Ctrl + Shift + P is the shortcut for InPrivate Browsing in Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer. If you're using a different browser, check that browser's help for info about privacy mode.
     
  4. In the new window, sign in to your alternate email account and look for the message from the Microsoft account team. Copy or write down the verification code from the message.
     
  5. Return to the window that is asking you for the verification code. Enter the code and follow the instructions.
     

Were you able to get a verification code?

No

Does your phone block texts from unknown numbers?

If so, change your phone settings then choose I don't have a code. We'll send another verification code.

Were you able to get a verification code?

No

Are the right phone numbers or email addresses showing as verification options?

Yes

Sorry, we are unable to help

 

How can I un-link my current Microsoft account that is tagged to my Windows activation license and link it to a new Microsoft account?

You don't make a new account & try to move your entitlements to it, you change the email address associated with the original account.

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

 

Not Receiving code when adding phone number in Microsoft account

Hello RohanPhuyal,

Good to see you in Microsoft Community.

If you don't receive a verification code, consider the following:

• Does your phone block texts from unknown numbers?
  If so, change your phone settings then choose I don't have a code. We'll send another verification code.
  
• Did your email send your verification code to your junk folder?
  
  Check your junk email folder for a message from a Microsoft account, and use the code sent to you. Valid verification codes come from an @accountprotection.microsoft.com email address.
  
  Mark @accountprotection.microsoft.com as a trusted sender to receive your verification code in your inbox.
  
• Is your phone number or email address entered correctly?
  To keep your information safe when you're signing in, we only show you the last two digits of your phone number or the first two characters of your email address.
  
  To see if your security info is correct:
  
  1. Sign in to your Security basics page with your Microsoft account.
     
  2. Select Update info.
     
  3. Choose a method that you know works, or choose I don't have any of these to replace your security info.
     

[table][tr]When you see a message asking you to make sure you can receive a verification code, verify or add new security info. You can skip it for 24 hours at a time, but after seven days from the first notice you'll have to verify or add new security info before you can sign in again.We won't ask you to verify your security info every time you sign in. Occasionally, we might ask you to check it again—for example, if you haven't signed in for a long while. This is our way to make sure your info is current.[/tr][/table]

If anything is unclear, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Best Regards,

| Microsoft Community Support Specialist