Windows 10: Unsusual Sign-in Attempt

Hello A little background: I only use the Microsoft account to sign-im to my personal laptop and unfortunately did not remember the password. I dont have the access to the phone number associated with Microsoft account as i am using a new phone numberI recieved an Unsusual activity sign-in alert. I tried to go to my activity page but was unable due to not having the access to the phone number and recieve a code, so I am not sure if the the suspecisous sign-in attempt was successful? I also tried to change the phone number on Microsoft account which is pending 30 days . I was accidently loge

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alerts for attempted sign in

Thank you very much for reaching out! As an Independent Advisor and fellow Microsoft user, I'm more than happy to assist you.

Below are the steps to enable alerts for sign-in attempts on your account. Please feel free to let me know if you encounter any difficulties while following them:

1. Download and Install the Microsoft Authenticator App:
   
   • Go to the iOS App Store or Google Play Store and download the Microsoft Authenticator app.
     
2. Add Your Microsoft Account to the App:
   
   • Open the app and select "Add account."
     
   • Choose "Work or school account" or "Personal account" depending on your account type.
     
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to scan a QR code or enter the code manually.
     
3. Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA):
   
   • Sign in to your Microsoft account on the web.
     
   • Navigate to the Security tab and select "Advanced security options" or "Two-step verification" to turn it on.
     
   • Follow the prompts to link your account with the Microsoft Authenticator app.
     
4. Set Up Notifications for Allow/Deny:
   
   • On the "Additional security verification" page, select "Mobile app" as your preferred method.
     
   • Choose "Receive notifications for verification" and follow the setup instructions
     

Once set up, you will receive a notification on your mobile device whenever there is a sign-in attempt. You can then approve or deny the sign-in directly from the notification.

It is advisable to set up multiple verification methods (e.g., both an authenticator app and a phone number) to ensure you can always access your account even if one method is unavailable.

Please feel free to reach out if you require any additional assistance. I'm here to help!

 

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Yeah just caught it there.

I'm going to attempt to have a step by step guide on how to use these programs efficiently.

 

password sign in

Hi,

About your concern with typing the password after being idle, it is actually recommended to activate for security reasons.

If you wish to disable it, I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps.

• Go to Settings.
• Click on Accounts.
• Click on Sign in options.
• On the right side, you will see required sign in.
• Change it to Never.

Let us know how it goes.