how to change a phone number on microsoft account

you might be in a country that controls and restricts SMS messages - you might have tied something like a xbox live account to your phone number, ad not want it connected. This is not well known, but apparently by setting up TOTP, (and if you have a password manager you can do this- this also works without PW managers via authentication apps) then you will not be bugged for a phone number after account creation So, you'd have to set this up RIGHT after making a microsoft account for this- but then, you'd be able to login again and not have the flag set on your account to lock you out. You have to provide a phone number at this stage for them to contact you by- and to attach to your account- or else you permanently lose the account The normal enhanced security features, if you set them up- they will not be enough. Your alternate email you set, won't be enough. If you do this, your account will get auto flagged and the next time (or soon after) when you sign in, you will not be able to access the account without providing more information. Being privacy specific, you might elect not to give Microsoft your number. Orgīuilding the global movement for the protection of privacy.Ĭurrently, for anyone who's made microsoft accounts within the past 5+ years about, if you make a Microsoft account, it asks for a phone number and alternate email address. Related Subreddits:Ĭonsider donating to one of the organizations that fight for your rights. u/blackhawk_12 Subreddit Rules and Wikiīefore posting in /r/privacy, read the Sidebar Rules.Įnjoy our Wiki! It has all sorts of nifty advice and explains most topics you’re interested in if you’re reading this.

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How to change a phone number on microsoft account