Windows 10: Trying to set up two factor authentication on my account

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  1. BILL HEAFIELD
    Bill Heafield Win User

    Trying to set up two factor authentication on my account


    Trying to set up two factor authentication on my account using a message to my phone when I go to turn on and select phone I type in my phone number and it says it already exists in security and it will not let me go any further I have tried several times without success

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    Bill Heafield, Mar 3, 2025
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  2. TYLERMASON
    TylerMason Win User

    Microsoft Account set to use 2 Factor Authentication & Authentication Phone App but it doesn't prompt for authentication when signing in to my Windows 10 PC locally or remotely (via RDP).

    OK I created a 2nd Microsoft account and setup the Authentication App on an old phone I had lying around for 2-factor authentication.

    Step 1

    I logged into this website with that account and it prompted me with the Authentication App so 2 factor is setup correctly on the NEW Microsoft Account.

    Step 2

    I logged in on my Windows 10 PC with that NEW account and it also DOES NOT PROMPT for 2-Factor Authentication.

    I tried to log in via RDP and, again, it DOES NOT PROMPT for 2-Factor.

    My question remains unanswered.
     
    TylerMason, Mar 3, 2025
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  3. GOYOCAFE
    GoyoCafe Win User
    do i still need two factor authentication with passwordless account

    Do I still need two factor authentication with a passwordless account? It seems redundant considering the Authenticator is performing both functions. As you roll out the new passwordless account feature, perhaps it would be best to also turn off 2FA. What am I missing?

    It also seems like a "Product" that could be listed in the topics selection could be for "Microsoft Account" questions. This question I have is not really Windows related, yet there is no better option. Just a suggestion.
     
    GoyoCafe, Mar 3, 2025
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  4. ANUP KARKAL
    Anup Karkal Win User

    Trying to set up two factor authentication on my account

    Two factor authentication for Windows 10

    Hi Pascal,

    I understand that you want to know how to enable two-factor authentication for the Windows 10 sign in.

    I suggest you to refer the Microsoft article on
    About two-step verification and check if it helps.

    How to use two-step verification with your Microsoft account - Microsoft Support

    Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Anup Karkal, Mar 3, 2025
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