Steps to Turn Off Two Step Verification for Outlook.com Account

How to Turn Off Two Step Verification for Outlook.com Account

Step by Step way to Turn off Two Step Verification from Outlook.com Account / Microsoft Security Settings

STEP 1

Click here to go to Microsoft Security Settings : https://account.microsoft.com/security/ & Sign in with Outlook.com login ID

Now, enter your Outlook.com Account Password to login

STEP 2

Open the Microsoft Authenticator App on your smartphone. Enter the Two-Step Authentication Code displayed on the Authenticator App.

Authenticator App Verification

STEP 3

Click on the Manage button below to Two-Step verification option.

manage option select

Under Two Step Verification Click on "Turn Off two-step verification"

Turn Off two-step verification

STEP 4

A prompt is generated saying : "Are you sure that you want to turn off two-step verification?". Click on Yes option

two-step verification

How to Create App Password for Outlook.com Account

Follow procedure to Generate an Application Password For Outlook.com Sign-In & Security Settings

STEP 1

Click here to go to Microsoft Security Settings : https://account.microsoft.com/security/ & Sign in with Outlook.com login ID.

account security section

STEP 2

Click on Advanced Security Options to proceed further.

application password

STEP 3

Scroll-down to the App Passwords section to create a new App Password.

Important Note: You won't see this option if you haven't enabled Two-Step Verification.

enter application name

STEP 4

The text shown below App password is the generated app password. Save this code to open the account on other devices that does not accept security codes.

generate app password

STEP 5

Please enter the "Generated App Password" within Outlook.com Backup Tool.

copy app password

Turn Off Two Step Verification / Generate App Password for Outlook.com Account

Procedure to Create App Password or Disable Two Step Verification in Microsoft Outlook.com Account