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How Do I Recover My Micosoft Onenote Account Access?

How Do I Recover My Microsoft OneNote Account Access?

There many reasons that can make you unable to access and use your Microsoft OneNote account. The commonest reason is when you forget the password to your account. If you use a PIN to open your Microsoft account instead of a password, it will not go through. Some of the other common mistakes that can limit the access to your Microsoft OneNote account include keying in your username or password when the Caps Lock is activated.

Your Microsoft OneNote account can also get hacked and making it hard for you to access your information. Some of the signs that show that your account is hacked include receiving spam messages or suspicious emails that tell you that you need to update your information so that your account is not suspended. Most of these fraudulent emails come with a link that leads to a fake website in an attempt to steal your login credentials.

When there is suspicious activity in your Microsoft OneNote account, Microsoft may close your account until you resolve this issue or send you a message that tells you to take action to secure your Microsoft OneNote account. It is advisable to keep checking the activity in your Microsoft OneNote account and report the activities that you did not do.

To protect your data and Microsoft OneNote account against hacking in the future, you should update your security and privacy settings. Some of the ways to protect your account include activating the two-step verification system that requires a code and a password to unlock your account. It is also best if you choose a strong and unique password that is hard to guess.

How to Recover Your Microsoft OneNote account Access

To regain control over your Microsoft OneNote account, you can follow the guidelines given below or contact Microsoft customer support team for more help. This is how you go about recovering access to your Microsoft OneNote account:

  1. You will require your email address, your phone number, or Skype ID(in case you used it to log in to your account)
  2. Visit the Microsoft Website.
  3. Open the "recover your account" page.
  4. Enter your username which could be your email address, phone number, or Skype ID
  5. Click on "next"
  6. Microsoft will ask you where you prefer them to send you a security code( email address, phone number)
  7. Click on "next"
  8. Key in the information that Microsoft asks you
  9. Click on "send code"
  10. Type the security code in the required field.
  11. Verify your identity.
  12. Click "next"
  13. Enter the new password of your choice.
  14. Re-enter the new password to confirm it
  15. If you do not succeed in recovering your account after following these steps, you can fill in a recovery form that is provided by Microsoft.
  16. You can also reach Microsoft customer support by sending them an email or having a live chat with them.
  17. You can also get more assistance when you reach the Microsoft support team through their Facebook and Twitter handles.

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