How Do I Turn On Two-Factor Authentication in my Hotmail Account?

Microsoft, like Google and Instagram, offers two-factor authentication to protect its users' email services (Hotmail/Outlook). After you've set up your Hotmail account, you'll need to enable authentication assurance. Even if cybercriminals acquire your credentials, they will be unable to sign in using your credentials. You will be required to input a secret key whenever you log in from a suspicious device.

Hotmail is a suitable alternative for most people if they just need Hotmail Customer Service for their account. Email can be used to access all of your existing social profiles. When you forgot or lose your information, many services will send you an email to verify your identity and reset your passcode. A hacker could exploit your email credentials to gain your other services if it is hacked without a couple of layers of protection in place.

 

Follow the Guide to Safeguard Your Hotmail Account With Two-Factor Authentication:

  1. Open your chosen internet search engine and enter www.hotmail.com into the address box. You'll be redirected to the Microsoft main website.
  2. In the top right corner, look for and click the "Sign in" button. To sign in, you'll need to provide your email address as well as your passcode. When you've logged in, select the "Account manager" tab on the upper right side to enlarge it. You will be presented with three options.
  3. In the list of choices, select "My Account." It will open a separate screen. Then, along with the 'Account,' 'Your information,' and 'Privacy' selections, select "Security" from the menu bar.
  4. Select "Two-Step Verification" from the drop-down menu. To proceed, select the "Turn on" hyperlink.
  5. A new window will appear, instructing you about how to "Set up two-step authentication." Choose the "Turn on" option to continue.
  6. "How else can we authenticate your authenticity?" the next window will question. You'll be provided 3 alternatives for using the application to authenticate your identification via an app, a contact number, or a different email address. Pick one of the 3 choices provided.
  7. If you select "An additional email address," you will receive an email containing a passcode, now type the verification key into the box provided and press the "Next" tab.
  8. If you choose "A mobile number," you'll be prompted to provide your mobile number. After that, click the "Next" button. Your mobile number will get a passcode through text. Hit "Next" after entering the code then you’ll get a notification that says "Two-step verification is enabled" once you've input the key. Select "Next" from the drop-down list.

Finally:

You can reach the Hotmail Customer Care team by calling Hotmail Account Recovery Number which is dedicated to providing prompt assistance.