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.

You'll have the option to confirm your identity via email, phone or the Microsoft account App. After you've completed this step, you'll need to use an app-specific password to log in via the Outlook App.

What is a two-step verification? With 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.

Choose your alternative verification method, and continue with the two-step verification process. After you're back in your account, you can update your verification methods (if necessary).

The Microsoft Authenticator app helps you sign into your accounts when you're using two-step verification.

Learn how to add all your different accounts to the Microsoft Authenticator app.

Learn how to set up your user account for multifactor authentication with Microsoft 365.

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) helps you to access your accounts more securely. It's a way to prove that you are who you say you are. Because passwords can be forgotten, stolen, or compromised, …

You can follow these steps to add your two-factor verification and password reset methods. After you've set this up the first time, you can return to the Security info page to add, update, or delete your …

Microsoft Authenticator helps you sign in to your accounts if you've forgotten your password, use two-step verification or multi-factor authentication, or have gone passwordless on your account.