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Microsoft Entra External ID – email claim not included in ID token from User Flow

I am using Microsoft Entra External ID (customer tenant) and I am unable to get the email claim in the ID token returned by a User Flow. Problem The ID token does not contain the email claim. This happens for both: Local accounts (Email with password) …

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra External ID
asked 2026-05-15T20:31:47.7566667+00:00
Alexandre Giuseppe 41 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-05-16T05:16:17.56+00:00
Alexandre Giuseppe 41 Reputation points
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Locked Out of Global Admin Account

Hi everyone, I hope you’re doing well. I’ve already tried several ways to resolve this issue, including phone support (with AI assistance), emails, and the support chat, but unfortunately without success—so I’m reaching out here as a last resort. I no…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-05-16T04:52:20.66+00:00
Jasmin Becirevic 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T04:52:55.1766667+00:00
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Locked out of own account even though I have the password

Hi all, I have a Microsoft subscription on an email that I don't use for regular emails. I just tried logging in, and although I have the password, it want's to send me a code to a back up address that has been shut down. I tried going through the…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-16T04:44:51.2633333+00:00
Tim Lucas 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T04:45:08.17+00:00
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Do I need web protection above and beyond Windows Defender

Do I need web protection above and beyond Windows Defender. I just bought a Lenovo Comp desktop and It states every thing is free of problems, but there is nothing under Web Protection/no vendor

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Microsoft Defender for Office 365
asked 2026-05-16T04:34:50.5066667+00:00
Kim-Kaha Hathaway 0 Reputation points
accepted 2026-05-16T04:36:35.5866667+00:00
Kim-Kaha Hathaway 0 Reputation points
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Authenticator app

Cannot log into account after installing Authenticator app on new phone. Kept asking to authenticate using mobile app. How can I authenticate the authenticator mobile app?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-16T04:35:08.1366667+00:00
Gary Lim 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T04:35:27.9866667+00:00
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The security/threatSubmission/emailThreats returns 401 even to Global Administrator

There are no details - the title says all. It is a note for the fellow developers - this API does not work. I have spent two weeks with MS365 and the Azure support team. They refused to do anything, saying it’s acceptable for the API not to work because…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Graph
asked 2026-05-16T04:17:28.3266667+00:00
Denys Soroka 71 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T04:17:44.88+00:00
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Unable to backup Authenticator

I am trying to move a new phone and when making a backup of the authenticator app I keep getting the 'Something went wrong error' I have tried multiple times to complete the back up and I am signed in to an appropriate Microsoft account.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-14T13:59:26.0633333+00:00
Alvin Kipling 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T04:07:24.6566667+00:00
Josh Pilkington 0 Reputation points
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When i try to back up my authenticator data, it fails

I get a "Something went wrong" message when I try to back up my authenticator app to the cloud. What's up?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-04-09T18:41:17.71+00:00
Scott E. Greenwood 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-16T02:06:08.4433333+00:00
Naresh Dias 0 Reputation points
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I can't enable cloud backup of the authenticator app

I can't enable cloud backup of the authenticator. I get asked to send the logs. But dont know where to get thw logs or to send them to. I need to restore to a new device. Why is it not letting me enable backup of the app? This is for android device. I…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-13T02:00:30.7+00:00
Dingana Nwana 50 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-16T02:02:37.0866667+00:00
Naresh Dias 0 Reputation points
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can i play roblox pls thers all i what pls can you pls

can i play roblox pls thet all i what to do is play roblox pls

Microsoft Security | Windows Autopilot
asked 2026-05-16T01:30:54.8966667+00:00
Derrick King 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T01:31:03.1966667+00:00
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stollen minecraft account and need help getting it back

hello my account got attacked and i need help because i got minecraft recently by a gift redeem code and my accont (that im using right now) is not connected to minecraft i have the order code and the email from it. i hope i can get it back because i…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-16T01:05:35.8366667+00:00
LoL without reason 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T01:05:50.8866667+00:00
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All the global admins in my account are locked out

None of them are able to login into Azure and for this reason I'm unable to add or remove users as I need to. How should I proceed? It looks I'm unable to contact support either, even after paying for a support plan. Moderator's note: Moved from…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Other
asked 2026-05-13T22:04:02.8966667+00:00
juanpablo 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-16T00:53:10.3766667+00:00
Huy-K 11,855 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Azure tenant blocked due to inactivity with personal account

My personal Azure account has been inactive for more than 20 days, and I do not want to unblock my old tenant. I just want to log in to a new one. Any ideas on how to get out of this zombie account state?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-05-16T00:21:35.5333333+00:00
Tom Race 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-05-16T00:44:49.8533333+00:00
Sridevi Machavarapu 30,110 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Conditional Access – AVD SSO for SharePoint from Trusted Locations while enforcing MFA for All Cloud Apps

Hi all, Question Hi all, I’m looking for some guidance on Conditional Access policy design in an Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environment. We currently enforce MFA for “All cloud apps”, which is working as expected from a security perspective.…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-05-14T17:46:39.93+00:00
Cleon Russell 45 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-15T23:49:22.0533333+00:00
Sridevi Machavarapu 30,110 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Authenticator app

Authenticator app is not allowing me to throttle back on my cloud backup

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-15T23:17:27.44+00:00
HANNAH MCFARLAND 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-15T23:17:38.7433333+00:00
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Microsoft Authenticator: Repeated Sign-in Requests from Unknown iOS Device and Multiple Countries After Password Change

Service: Microsoft Account, Microsoft Authenticator (iOS app) Scenario: I have a Microsoft account that I'm actively using on Android phone and PC. Recently, I changed my Microsoft password. However, since last night, I keep receiving repeated sign-in…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-15T23:07:16.07+00:00
Joz Admoz 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-15T23:07:38.23+00:00
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LOST ACCESS TO MFA - Need assistance to replace my security info

Hi , It has now been more than 30 days since I requested a security information replacement for my account, and I have tried many ways to contact Microsoft Support for assistance throughout this process. I even allowed one of your support agents remote…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-15T22:37:23.8966667+00:00
richard mondo 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-15T22:37:47.6366667+00:00
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Can’t verify a tenent that was transferred to MS ownership

GoDaddy has confirmed that the domain tenant for xxxxx is managed by Microsoft as of 5/11/26. The TXT\MX settings are confirmed per MS instructions. Why do I keep getting a failure to verify?!? This is impacting my business as I need those email…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-05-15T21:42:53.7666667+00:00
TjMark-5955 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-05-15T22:23:14.4733333+00:00
Sridevi Machavarapu 30,110 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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SuccessFactors to AD provisioning: accountDisabled expression evaluates True but is not exported in Modified Properties

Hi Team, We are working on Microsoft Entra provisioning from SAP SuccessFactors to on-premises Active Directory. Use case: We need to disable or enable the AD account based on two SuccessFactors custom fields: customString25 = Exempt…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID
asked 2026-05-15T18:44:15.18+00:00
Sri Lekha G 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-15T21:40:16.11+00:00
Sridevi Machavarapu 30,110 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Migrate Authenticator from a Dead Phone

My Windows Phone finally gave up the ghost. Everything is on that phone so I need the miscellaneous data on that phone so I can migrate it to my new phone. Authenticator is paramount in the migration. What can I do?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Authenticator
asked 2026-05-15T21:38:39.56+00:00
Bridget McCann 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-15T21:39:06.62+00:00
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