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Help with resettting multi-factor authentication (MFA) for a Microsoft business admin account

Hello,

 

I recently accidentally deleted the Multi-factor authentication (MFA) account linked to my small busines'Microsoft admin account on the Microsft Authenticator app . So I can no longer access my admin account because I need the MFA and the MFA account is deleted. Unfortunately, I can't reset the MFA for this account because it's the only admin account, so I'm stuck. I understand that someone at Microsoft needs to rest the MFA for this account for me, as mentioned here: Microsoft Community link.

Unfortunately, I can't use this online support https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/contactus/, for business accounts because again I need to be logged in as the Microsoft admin and I can't access this account...

I am stuck in this vicious circle, unable to run my business, and can't find any support from Microsoft.

Can anyone help me with this critical issue?

Thanks!

 

Good day. Thank you for posting to Microsoft Community.

 

I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble accessing your Office 365 account due to the loss of your multi-factor authentication details.

 

Basically, to reset your Authenticator app, you need to follow these steps with the admin credentials:

  1. Go to the Microsoft 365 admin center and sign in with your admin credentials.

  2. Click on Users > Active users.

  3. Select your user account and click on Reset multi-factor authentication under More settings.

  4. Follow the prompts to reset your multi-factor authentication.


However, with respect to your inquiry concerning the ability to access the only administrator account, please understand that this is an especially sensitive issue involving your account and password details; therefore, it's not suitable to discuss it in this publicly accessible Microsoft forum.

We prioritize the security and privacy of your organization. Therefore, we suggest contacting our Data Protection Team directly. You can reach them through our hotline, and the support team will create a Service Request ticket for you. Find Microsoft 365 for business support phone numbers by country or region - Microsoft 365 admin | Microsoft Learn or Global Customer Service phone numbers - Microsoft Support.

 

Our Data Protection Team will ensure that your organizations data is secure and will email privately.

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