How To Change Your Microsoft Account Phone Number

Log in to your Microsoft account at account.microsoft.com. Click Security. Under Security basics, click on UPDATE INFO button under Update your security info. Verify the last 4 digits of your phone number and it will send you the verification code at that number.

1. Is already a Microsoft account Please try a different phone number?
2. How do I change my phone number on Office 365?
3. How do I remove a phone number from my Microsoft account?
4. How can I verify my Microsoft account without a phone number?
5. How do I know if I already have a Microsoft account?
6. Why would you need a Microsoft account?
7. How do I change Microsoft account?
8. How do I change my number?
9. How do I change my Microsoft Team verification number?
10. How do I hide my mobile number on Microsoft teams?
11. How do I get rid of my Microsoft account?
12. Why does Microsoft need my phone number?

Is already a Microsoft account Please try a different phone number?

If you received the message "This phone number has already been taken” when adding a phone number to an account, it means the phone number is already associated with another Microsoft account. You can transfer the phone number if you own both accounts. Sign in to the account that has the phone number you want to move.

How do I change my phone number on Office 365?

To update your phone number and email address

1. Browse to the Microsoft 365 admin center.
2. In the header, select your profile icon > My account > Security Info.
3. In the Security info tab, select Add Method > Phone > Alternate Phone or Email to add details. ...
4. When you are finished, select Save.

How do I remove a phone number from my Microsoft account?

Click on your account at the top right hand corner. Choose Edit profile. Delete phone number.

How can I verify my Microsoft account without a phone number?

If you do not have phone to undergo verification, you can ask a family member or a friend to use their phone to undergo this. Or you can call Microsoft support by phone in your region https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/405170... and ask them to verify your account in real time.

How do I know if I already have a Microsoft account?

If your email address is displayed under your name, then you are using a Microsoft account. If you do not see any email address listed, but you see "Local Account" written right under your user name, then you are using an offline local account.

Why would you need a Microsoft account?

A Microsoft account is required to install and activate Office versions 2013 or later, and Microsoft 365 for home products. You might already have a Microsoft account if you use a service like Outlook.com, OneDrive, Xbox Live, or Skype; or if you purchased Office from the online Microsoft Store.

How do I change Microsoft account?

How to change Microsoft account in Windows 10

1. Open Windows Settings (Windows key + I).
2. Then click Accounts and then click on Sign in with a local account instead.
3. Then sign out of the account and sign in back.
4. Now open Windows Setting again.
5. Then click on Accounts and then click on Sign in with a Microsoft Account.
6. Then enter the new email address.

How do I change my number?

Add, update, or remove phone number

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open your device's Settings app Google. Manage your Google Account.
2. At the top, tap Personal info.
3. Under "Contact info," tap Phone.
4. From here, you can: ...
5. Follow the steps on the screen.

How do I change my Microsoft Team verification number?

Change Authentication Code Phone Number if Teams ask for verification

1. Login to https://account.activedirectory.windowsazure.com.
2. Click your account icon/picture and select "Profile"
3. Click "Additional security verification"
4. Change the Phone number to the new and add the secondary phone number.

How do I hide my mobile number on Microsoft teams?

In Teams, users can go to their profile picture in the upper-right corner, select Settings > Calls, and then under Caller ID, select Hide my phone number and profile information for all calls.

How do I get rid of my Microsoft account?

To remove a Microsoft account from your Windows 10 PC:

1. Click the Start button, and then click Settings.
2. Click Accounts, scroll down, and then click the Microsoft account you would like to delete.
3. Click Remove, and then click Yes.

Why does Microsoft need my phone number?

You do need a phone number because Microsoft accounts use two step verification authentication to setup. which means when you login it will send you a text for verification. It is in your best interest for security reasons to do this. Microsoft will never call or text or share your number.