Windows 10: unable to activate 2FA in microsoft account.

Discus and support unable to activate 2FA in microsoft account. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; When I try to setup 2fa, and add the alternate email. prompt says email is already part of my security information... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by mikewall4, Dec 10, 2023.

  1. MIKEWALL4
    mikewall4 Win User

    unable to activate 2FA in microsoft account.


    When I try to setup 2fa, and add the alternate email. prompt says email is already part of my security information

    :)
     
    mikewall4, Dec 10, 2023
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  2. BIBLIOTENDER
    Bibliotender Win User

    Grandparents Account Locked 2FA set to Landline

    Good morning,

    My grandparents have locked the Microsoft account and are unable to receive the 2FA code. Apparently they got confused when setting 2FA and entered their landline which can't receive text messages. I'm not seeing any other option to send the code to their email for verification.

    Account recovery seems to be denied because 2FA was enabled. What next steps can we take?
     
    Bibliotender, Dec 10, 2023
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  3. MICKYDOOB
    mickydoob Win User
    2FA on account

    Hi, I wanted to add 2FA on a microsoft account. I use the default mail app on 2 windows 10 pc's with outlook email addresses. I assumed when I activated 2FA that I would need to create an app password for each of the pc's. Do they need new app passwords or will they continue to work as before with 2FA enabled. Hope this makes sense thanks
     
    mickydoob, Dec 10, 2023
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  4. RAYMONDRCB
    RaymondRCB Win User

    unable to activate 2FA in microsoft account.

    Account suspended with 2fa active

    2FA is still turned on on the account. I deleted the authenticator email on my phone app because I hoped it would just deactivate the 2FA. I can’t login to the microsoft account because once I try the email and password it just sends me to the screen where it says the account is suspended. I have not tried to reach out to minecraft account support because I don’t know how, I only see the FAQ
     
    RaymondRCB, Dec 10, 2023
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