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Turn two-step verification on or off. Sign in to your Microsoft account Advanced security options. Sign in. Under Additional security and Two-step verification choose Turn on or Turn off. Follow the instructions shown on the screen.
To delete your account from the Microsoft Authenticator app. From the Microsoft Authenticator app, select the account you want to delete, then select Settings and Remove account. Turn on two-factor verification prompts on a trusted device
By setting up MFA, you add an extra layer of security to your Microsoft 365 account sign-in. For example, you first enter your password and, when prompted, you also type a dynamically generated verification code provided by an authenticator app or sent to your phone.
Manage your two-factor verification method and settings. Turning two-step verification on or off for your Microsoft account. Set up password reset verification for a work or school account. Install and use the Microsoft Authenticator app. Check that Windows is activated.
After the account.live.com page has opened, select Security & Privacy, go to More Security Settings, scroll down and select Set up two-step verification. You'll have the option to confirm your identity via email, phone or the Microsoft account App.
If for some reason you're unable to use your primary sign-in method, you can use another previously set up verification method. Sign in to your account normally, and then choose the Sign in another way link on the Two-step verification page.
If your Outlook is configured to connect to Outlook.com using POP or IMAP, Modern Authentication is not supported. This means that when Basic Authentication is fully deprecated, it will no longer connect. For this scenario, you have a few options: Option 1: Get a newer Outlook email app which supports Modern Authentication
You can set up an authenticator app to send a notification to your mobile device or to send you a verification code as your security verification method. You aren't required to use the Microsoft Authenticator app, and you can select a different app during the set up process.
Enable Personal Vault (from Settings choose Personal Vault, then click Enable). Choose Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). For enhanced security, enabling your OneDrive Personal Vault requires 2FA. You can choose to use a secondary email address, or, for greater security, you can use the Microsoft Authenticator app.
2 factor authentication with AOL accounts. Outlook for Android Outlook for iOS. AOL now requires users adding AOL accounts to Outlook to enable 2-factor authentication. More information can be found here on AOL's resource documents. From that page: