Continuous authentication code texts

Hello,

If you are receiving authentication code texts without trying to sign in, this usually means that someone else is repeatedly entering your email address on a Microsoft sign‑in page. It does NOT necessarily mean your account has been

compromised, especially if your account activity shows only your own activity.

To stop these messages and secure your account, please check the following:

1. Make sure your password is strong and unique If you have not changed it recently, change it once to ensure no one else knows it.
2. Turn on two‑step verification (if not already enabled) This prevents anyone from signing in even if they know your password.
3. Review your security info

https://account.microsoft.com/security

Make sure only your own phone numbers and email addresses are listed.

You can review and update your security info here:

https://account.live.com/proofs/manage/additional

This page shows the phone numbers, email addresses, and authenticator apps that can receive verification codes. Make sure only your own information is listed, and remove anything you no longer use.

Important: Do not remove all of your security info at once.

If all phone numbers and email addresses are deleted, Microsoft will place a 30‑day security hold on the account before new information can be used.

Only remove methods you do not recognize or no longer use.

4. Check “Recent activity”

On the same page, review sign‑in attempts.

If you see “Incorrect password” attempts from unknown locations, it means someone is trying your email address at random. This is common and does not mean your account is hacked.

5. Do NOT respond to the code messages

As long as you are not entering the code anywhere, no one can access your account.

Unfortunately, Microsoft cannot stop someone from typing your email address into a login form, but enabling two‑step verification and keeping your security info up to date will prevent unauthorized access and usually reduces these messages over time.