Not Receving verification code when im trying to change my password?

Hello All,

Im from Iraq, when i try to change my password, hotmail send a verification code to my phone number. But I'm not receving it even i have inserted the SIM into a classic phone!.

I know my password and I'm able to access my account but I want to change my password.


Regards


Hello, Syamand

Nice to see you in Microsoft Community.

There are a number of reasons why a verification code doesn't arrive:

  • Temporary network issue. Sometimes the verification code is not received purely because of network instability or delays. At this point you can wait a little longer and try again later.

  • Does your phone block texts from unknown numbers? If so, change your phone settings then choose I don't have a code. We'll send another verification code.

  • Did your email send your verification code to your junk folder? Check your junk email folder for a message from a Microsoft account, and use the code sent to you. Valid verification codes come from an @accountprotection.microsoft.com email address. Mark @accountprotection.microsoft.com as a trusted sender to receive your verification code in your inbox.

  • Is your phone number or email address entered correctly?
    To keep your information safe when you're signing in, we only show you the last two digits of your phone number or the first two characters of your email address.

    To see if your security info is correct:

  1. Sign in to your Security basics page with your Microsoft account.

  2. Select Update info.

  3. Choose a method that you know works, or choose I don't have any of these to replace your security info.

  • Does your alternate email address end in @outlook.com, @hotmail.com, @live.com, or @msn.com?
    If so, you're using one Microsoft account to verify another Microsoft account. This can make it tricky to keep track of which one you're signed in to. When you sign in to the second account (to get the code sent to that email), most browsers automatically sign you out of the first account (the one that's actually requesting the code).

    To get your verification code:

  1. Using a browser in privacy mode, sign in with the first account. This lets you stay signed in to both accounts at the same time.

  2. When you're prompted to enter the verification code that was sent to your alternate email address, don't close the browser window.

  3. Open a new window in privacy mode. Ctrl + Shift + P is the shortcut for InPrivate Browsing in Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer. If you're using a different browser, check that browser's help for info about privacy mode.

  4. In the new window, sign in to your alternate email account and look for the message from the Microsoft account team. Copy or write down the verification code from the message.

  5. Return to the window that is asking you for the verification code. Enter the code and follow the instructions.

If the problem still can't be solved, fill out the account recovery form to change the password. It can be a lengthy process as it's designed to ask questions about your account that only you can answer. Microsoft will review your answers and respond within 24 hours. Improve your chances to successfully change your password by reading this guidance Help with the Microsoft account recovery form first. 

Important: The account recovery form can only be used if two-step verification isn't turned on.

Feel free to reply if you have other concerns.

Sincerely,

Yuhao Li| Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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Last updated September 16, 2023 Views 60 Applies to: