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Lost phone for Microsoft authenticator

Jia Sen Yap 6 Reputation points
Apr 7, 2021, 8:43 AM

I recently change my phone as the phone is lost, but then i cant login as admin for my microsoft 365 subscription for my organization. I am the only admin and therefore there is no way for me to sign in now.

Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation.
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  1. SUNOJ KUMAR YELURU 15,006 Reputation points MVP
    Apr 7, 2021, 9:20 AM

    Hi @Jia Sen Yap

    Refer the below URL, if this helps your request.

    Change your two-factor verification method and settings

    To setup QR verification on the mobile, follow the below steps

    1. Sign in to https://myapps.microsoft.com using your azure ID.
    2. Select your account name in the top right, then select profile
    3. Select additional security verification
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    4. Add a new account to the Microsoft authenticator app – follow steps from the below URL
      https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/user-help/multi-factor-authentication-end-user-manage-settings

    If the Answer is helpful, please click Accept Answer and up-vote, this can be beneficial to other community members.

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  2. Tsehaynesh Brhanu 6 Reputation points
    Oct 5, 2021, 2:59 PM

    Unfortunately, I lost my iPad, also Microsoft Multifactor authenticator(MFA). Then i couldn't log in as admin for my Microsoft 365 subscription for my organization. I am the only admin, and therefore there is no way for me to sign in now.

    Please, anyone, help me?

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  3. cheong00 3,486 Reputation points
    Apr 7, 2021, 9:00 AM

    Fill out the Microsoft Account recovery form, describe your situation and show prove that you're the account owner.

    I had successfully disconnected my Microsoft authenticator when I sent my WinPhone to repair and the staff at collection point erased everything from the phone as part of standard procedure.

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  4. Anthony Bures 1 Reputation point
    Jan 5, 2022, 6:14 PM

    I have the same problem... How can I get into the Admin account with the MMA lost??? did you get a solution? I'm trying to get the only other person to be admin.. but can't find a way to do that with the DNS change with a TXT entry or links... I've been trying for 2 days straight to get this resolved.

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  5. giorgia burighel 1 Reputation point
    May 10, 2022, 4:25 PM

    Hello!
    did anybody find a way to solve this? i am unable to log in and i really need excel to work ;(

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