Windows 10: When i try to get a email to verify my account, it gives me a 6 digit security code. the...

Im trying to log into another device. The device requires a security code. I enter in the 6 digit code that Microsoft Provides me, but the input requires seven. Am i just going insane or did microsoft mess something up? Ive tried getting several emails, but all do the same thing.

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email account hacked. please help

Also may I suggest you change email accounts to one of the following.....

Gmail
Outlook

The reason is they both use "Step two verification". This style of verification means even if a hacker gets your password they cannot log in to your account. You see every time someone try's to log in that hasn't been verified you will get a text or a phone call giving you a final code to log in. Its very easy and simple to setup also. The great thing is once you setup your Email application with a specific "application password" from that account you never have to log in again AND your account is protected from being logged in from foreign entities.

I like the new outlook personally however Gmail is also damn good. Gmail also has an IP tracker that allows you to see WHERE the account has been logged in from. Anyway let us know if you wanna change over and have any questions. We will be happy to help and welcome to TPU!

 

cannot verify account

Hi Michael,

To resolve your concern regarding account verification, follow the steps below:

• Go to
  account.microsoft.com.
• Sign in using your Microsoft Account.
• Click on Security & Privacy.

4. Click on More security settings.





5. Click on Verify next to your security information.

6. You'll receive a security code via text or email to verify that you're the account owner. Enter the code that you'll receive, and then click on
Verify.

Let us know how it goes.

 

Microsoft account security code - WHY?

Thanks for the reply Greg.

"If you turn on two-step verification, you’ll get a security code to your email, phone, or authenticator app every time you sign in on
a device that isn't trusted. When two-step verification is turned off, you will only have to verify your identity with security codes periodically, when
there might be a risk to your account security."

Overkill.

As Two-Step verification has never been turned on, I presume MS thinks every time I log into access pages on https://account.microsoft.com/ pages I'm a risk to my account. Even from computers listed in the 'Devices" tab of those pages. Even though I have
to supply my MS password to get to those pages.

Are you suggesting I turn two-step verification on, which is what I don't need?