Get answers to some basic questions about what two-step verification is, and how to set it up and use it to help keep your Microsoft account more secure.

If you're still using the two-step verification experience, you'll need to set up your verification methods by following the instructions in the Set up my account for two-step verification article.

Generally, for all your personal accounts, you must: Sign in to the account and turn on two-step verification. Add the account to Authenticator following the steps below. You might be asked to scan …

After the account.live.com page has opened, select Security & Privacy, go to More Security Settings, scroll down and select Set up two-step verification. You'll have the option to confirm your identity via …

To increase the security of your work or school account, your organization may require two steps to sign in. You may not be able to turn this setting off, but you can choose which devices are set up to help …

There are a number of possible explanations for why verification codes don't always arrive. Read through the list of the most common causes, and see if any of them apply to you. Note: This content …

Generally, for all your personal accounts, you must: Sign in to the account and turn on two-step verification. Add the account to Authenticator following the steps below. You might be asked to scan …

Until this experience is turned on, you must follow the instructions and information in Set up my account for two-step verification. Note: If you don't see the security questions option, it's possible that your …

If you're still using the two-step verification experience, you'll need to set up your verification methods by following the instructions in the Set up my account for two-step verification article.

Until this experience is turned on, you must follow the instructions and information in the Set up my account for two-step verification section. Note: If you don't see an email option, it's possible that your …