you do not have to give a phone number. you can use another email.

How can I access my old Hotmail account?

Some users said they managed to link their old Hotmail addresses to Outlook. However, this method may not work for all users. Here are the steps to follow in case you want to use this method. Go to Outlook Settings, click on Sync email and then select Other email accounts.

How do I turn off 2 step verification on Microsoft?

To turn two-step verification on or off:

  1. Go to Security settings and sign in with your Microsoft account.
  2. Under the Two-step verification section, choose Set up two-step verification to turn it on, or choose Turn off two-step verification to turn it off.
  3. Follow the instructions.

Can I create a Hotmail account without phone number?

Users have reported being able to create an Outlook account without phone number, when using the Outlook app, instead of the Outlook website. Download Outlook app on your smartphone and try creating an account from within the Outlook App.

How do I verify my Hotmail account without a phone number?

If you do not have phone to undergo verification, you can ask a family member or a friend to use their phone to undergo this. Or you can call Microsoft support by phone in your region and ask them to verify your account in real time.

How do I recover my Hotmail account without a phone number?

  1. Go to to recover your account and reset your password.
  2. Enter the email address of your blocked account and the characters you see on the screen and select Next.

What is Microsoft phone number?

1 (800) 642-7676
Microsoft Corporation/Customer service

How do I fix my Hotmail account?

Clear your browser history, or try signing in to your account from a different internet browser. If these don’t help get you back in to your account, try resetting your password or see if one of the other scenarios below applies to you and give them a try.

How do I change my Microsoft authenticator phone number?

2 Answers

  1. Login to myapps.microsoft.com.
  2. Click on Profile picture on right hand top corner of the portal.
  3. Click ‘Edit Security Info’ and another page will open where you can change the phone number.