Windows 10: Iwant to change the phone number associated with micosoft account

I have a old phone number associated to the account and I would like to be able to use it as a backup if I am ever closed out of my account

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How to change phone number associated with a microsoft account

Hi,

Phone number is one of your security info, which is only used to verify your identity if you're accessing sensitive personal information or if we detect a problem with your account.
To change the phone number associated with your Microsoft account, we recommend to follow the steps below:

• First, go to the
  Security basics page and sign in with your Microsoft account.
• Select Update info.
• Select Add security info. then follow the instructions to enter your email or phone number.
• We'll send a security code to that new email or phone number. Enter that security code, and press
  Next. Your new security info will appear in you list.

Check this
link for Security info & security codes.

Let us know if you need more help.

 

How to change phone number associated with a microsoft account

Hi Vanessa regarding this post I need to use my phone number to change my phone number my last two numbers are the same that the Mc account has but when I go and type the last four digits its no good, I've tried use near digit typos in the numbpad but still,
is there anything I can do to change my phone number in any other way so i'll be enabled to actually authenticate with my phone

 

How to change phone number associated with a microsoft account

Hi,

You can change the phone number associated with your Microsoft account by going to the Security basics page. Please see
Add security info in the link, Security info & security codes for the steps.

Let us know if you need further help.

Regards.