Because of the rise in cybercrimes, it is best to keep your Microsoft or MSN account as secure as you can. This is important because most MSN users use their single MSN id for accounts such as Skype, One Drive, Outlook Email, etc. This means if anyone gets access to your MSN account, he/she will also get access to all your associated accounts. So, it is best to make use of different preventive measures offered by MSN. One of the best ways to make your MSN account protected against online threats is by enabling two-step authentication on your account. If you are unable to activate two-step authentication in your MSN account, you can follow the instructions provided below
Steps to Enable Two-Step Verification in Your MSN Account
1.) Open the Microsoft Sign-in page and enter your Username and Password in the provided field. You will be logged into your MSN account.
2.) Now, click on your profile picture located in the top-right corner of the MSN account page. This will open a new window.
3.) Next, click on the Security option located next to the Privacy option in the blue stripe. This will direct you to the Security window.
4.) Under the Security window, click on the More security options link located on the lower-left side of the window. You will be directed to a new page.
5.) On this page, you will find the option Set up two-step verification. Click on it and then click the Next button after reading the information provided on the next page.
6.) Now, you will be given 4 options like these:
- Windows Phone
- Android
- iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch
- Other
Select one of the options and click the Next button.
7. Let’s say you select Android and click Next. After that, you will need to install the Microsoft Authenticator app from the Google Play Store. Then, you will need to tap the Set up Now button on your device.
8.) Finally, enter the credentials for the account with which you want to associate and click Next, and then Finish to complete the process.
So, this is how you can easily activate two-step verification in your MSN account.
If you are unable to follow the above-given steps to activate two-step verification in your MSN account, you can seek assistance from our third-party MSN customer support team. Be it a two-step verification issue or any other minor or major MSN-related issue annoying, you can get a 100% solution from our prudent customer support team. To get in touch with our team, you can use any of the following 24-Hour available communication lines:
- MSN customer support service helpline number (toll-free)
- Email support
- Live chat support