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busdriver12

busdriver12

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Hi,

Just a general enquiry - where in your MS account do you specify where a OTP code is sent when logging on? The reason I ask is that my wife recently upgraded to a W11 laptop as her W10 laptop died and it was sent to an old work account she no longer has access to. It prompted me to look into my MS accounts (I have 2) to see where this is done so I don't get caught out myself in the future.

I'm sure I'm missing the obvious...

TIA
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 16 5645
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 5
    Memory
    16Gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    512MB ATI AMD Radeon Vega 11
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Internet Speed
    25 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
  • Operating System
    Windows 10
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer
    CPU
    AMD A9
    Motherboard
    Rose_SR (Socket FS1r2)
    Memory
    8Gb
    Graphics card(s)
    512MB ATI AMD Radeon Vega 11
    Hard Drives
    238GB KINGSTON (SSD)
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    25 Mbs
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows defender
Hi there, welcome.

You need to access your Security Page in your Microsoft Account, online

These are the steps for what type of 2FA you use or want to add:

How to use two-step verification with your Microsoft account - Microsoft Support

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.
support.microsoft.com support.microsoft.com

You may also need to check that Microsoft has the number & email correct for texting codes

Change the email address or phone number for your Microsoft account - Microsoft Support

Learn how to change Microsoft account email address or phone number using aliases to sign into your Microsoft account.
support.microsoft.com support.microsoft.com
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.8524
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built 2013
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard thingy
    Monitor(s) Displays
    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Touch Screen Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / Mx Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    2000/500Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
    TP-Link BE9300 WiFi 7 Bluetooth 5.4 (Archer TBE550E)
    TP-Link TX201 V1 2.5GB Lan

    Grandstream HT812 - VoIP
    ASUS DSL-AX82U - Mesh
    ASUS RT-AC68U - Mesh
    ASUS RT-BE88U Router

    Brother MFC-L2880DW Printer

    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.8524
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7 14IRL8 - 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
if a 2FA Authenticator is required there is this one from Proton
which comes under very strict data protection controls and is free
it can be installed on a phone (iPhone or Android) or a computer.
proton.me

Introducing Proton Authenticator: Secure 2FA, your way | Proton

We're launching a secure, independent authenticator app available on desktop and mobile, to help you secure your online accounts.
proton.me proton.me

and from Google play store
play.google.com

Proton Authenticator - Apps on Google Play

Secure, end-to-end encrypted, open source, and available on every device
play.google.com play.google.com

i pay for and use Proton VPN which i have found to very good.
best of luck, Steve ..
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Debian Trixie KDE Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP 24" AiO
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 5825u
    Motherboard
    HP
    Memory
    64GB DDR4 3200
    Graphics Card(s)
    Ryzen 7 5825u
    Sound Card
    RealTek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" HP AiO
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 @60 Hz
    Hard Drives
    1TB WD Blue SN580 M2 SSD Partitioned.
    2x 1TB USB HDD External Backup/Storage.
    PSU
    90W external power brick
    Case
    24" All in One
    Cooling
    Default Air Cooling
    Keyboard
    HP WiFi UK extended
    Mouse
    HP WiFi 3 Button
    Internet Speed
    1GB full fibre
    Browser
    Edge & Firefox
    Antivirus
    AVG Internet Security/Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Mainly Open Source Software
  • Operating System
    Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTS
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell 13" Latitude 2017
    CPU
    i5 7200u
    Motherboard
    Dell
    Memory
    16GB DDR4
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel
    Sound Card
    Intel
    Monitor(s) Displays
    13" Dell Laptop
    Hard Drives
    250GB Crucial 2.5" SSD
    Mouse
    Generic WiFi 3 button
    Internet Speed
    WiFi only
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    ClamAV TK
    Other Info
    Mainly Open Source Software
Thanks very much antspants and XxXxX. That resolved my issue - and yes, I did miss the obvious!
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 16 5645
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 5
    Memory
    16Gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    512MB ATI AMD Radeon Vega 11
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Internet Speed
    25 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
  • Operating System
    Windows 10
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer
    CPU
    AMD A9
    Motherboard
    Rose_SR (Socket FS1r2)
    Memory
    8Gb
    Graphics card(s)
    512MB ATI AMD Radeon Vega 11
    Hard Drives
    238GB KINGSTON (SSD)
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    25 Mbs
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows defender
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