

If you'd like to receive alerts (when Microsoft detects unusual activity in your account), click Change your alert options on the same page and simply check the box next to your phone number. That's all! You've successfully changed or added your phone number to your Microsoft account. And if you've opted for a call, you'll get a call from Microsoft to verify the contact number. Finally, enter the code received on the phone in the field and then click The next button. Step 9: If you have chosen the SMS method to verify your number, you will receive a code on your phone. Change the email address or phone number for your Microsoft account Notifications Info Lost password and can’t sign in Follow these steps to recover and reset your Microsoft account password. Step 8: To select a phone number In the first drop-down box, select your country, enter the phone number you want to associate with your Microsoft account and select a method to verify the contact number (text or call). Step 7: Now on the same page, click Add safety information link. When the confirmation dialog appears, click to remove to remove the phone number from your account. If you don't have a contact number for your account, go to the next step to add one. When you add a new phone number, well send a text message. To change your Microsoft account phone number, click to remove link next to your contact number. Enter the phone number that you want to use, and then select Next. Step 6: After successfully verifying your identity, you will see this page with security information.
