Windows 10: Why do I have to keep signing into devices I'm signed into?

Anytime I try to do anything with Microsoft, it requires me to get a code to prove I'm me - even though I'm already signed into my Microsoft account on the same device I always use. Even when I'm signed into Microsoft and all of my information is clearly displayed address, credit card #, etc if I try to edit or change something, here comes the pop-up saying I need to check my email for a code. If someone has broken into my home, stolen my laptop, logged into my account, accessed all of my personal and financial information - at that point, asking to check my email for a code is a little late

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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.

 

Cannot sign in microsoft account.

My device: Lumia 520. GDR2.
I cannot sign in my Microsoft account on my device. It didnt say any error but Microsoft account is not listed in Email and account list. When I click add button, it will show microsoft account option but after press sign in, it is still not shown in email
and account. Another problem is i cannot delete facebook account. Error code: 0x83cf1202. I have tried as suggested here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2475837/en-us#step0x83cf1202 but as my Microsoft account is not shown, I cannot do step 6.

Any suggestion?

 

signing into microsoft account

Hi,

Thank you for getting back to us. We apologize for the delay in response.

I suggest you to follow the steps provided below and check if it helps.

• Navigate to Start>Settings>Accounts.
• In the left pane, click on sign-in options.
• In the right pane select Never from the drop down list for the option
  Require sign-in.

Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.