You can make your Microsoft account far more secure if you ditch your password. But if you plan to do so, there's a step you absolutely must not skip.

Microsoft today announced security improvements to Microsoft accounts, including a recent activity feature, recovery codes, and more control over notifications. The new features, which the company ...

If all else fails, this code will make certain that you can recover your account. Step 5: Turn on the passwordless option You don't have to do this step right away.

You can ask Microsoft to send you a verification code by mail to your alternate email ID or SMS it to your mobile number. Microsoft has also introduced two kinds of proofs for account recovery.

2] Change your password. If you receive multiple single-use code emails, it is likely that someone already has your password and is trying to log into your Microsoft account.

In an effort to boost security, Microsoft added a few new features to your account. You can now see recent login activity, and recovery codes are available if you get locked out of an account with ...

Tap Begin recovery. Sign in to the Microsoft account ... However, some accounts may ask you to revalidate your identity by either logging in again or scanning a QR code.

In fact, many Windows 11 users may not even realize that their PC is encrypted—nor that the recovery key is also automatically saved to your Microsoft account.

The upcoming Windows 10 Fall Creators Update will bring support for recovering your Microsoft account password from the lock screen. While minor, this will definitely make many users happy.