𝟏-𝟖𝟖𝟖-𝟕𝟓𝟑-𝟑𝟓𝟗𝟖🍁 How to set up two-factor Authentication in my Hotmail Account? (Hotmail 2fa Authentication)

To set up two-factor authentication (2FA) for your Hotmail (Outlook.com) account, follow these steps:

### Step 1: Sign in to Your Microsoft Account

1. Go to [Outlook.com](https://www.outlook.com) or [Microsoft Account login page](https://account.microsoft.com).

2. Log in with your Hotmail (Microsoft) account.

### Step 2: Go to Security Settings

1. Once logged in, click on your profile picture or initials in the upper-right corner.

2. From the dropdown, select **"My Microsoft account"**.

3. On the next page, click on **"Security"** in the top navigation menu.

4. Under **"Security basics"**, click on **"Advanced security options"**.

### Step 3: Turn on Two-Factor Authentication

1. Scroll down to the **"Two-step verification"** section.

2. Click on **"Set up two-step verification"**.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up two-factor authentication. You'll be asked to choose a second method to receive the verification code, such as:

- **Microsoft Authenticator app** (recommended)

- **Text message** (SMS)

- **Email** (to a different account)

- **Authenticator app** (third-party apps like Google Authenticator)

### Step 4: Set up Verification Method

1. If you choose the **Microsoft Authenticator app** (recommended for security):

- Download the **Microsoft Authenticator app** on your phone (available for iOS and Android).

- Open the app and follow the instructions to link your account.

- Once linked, you'll receive a notification on your phone for future login attempts.

2. If you choose **Text message**:

- Enter your phone number.

- You'll receive a code via SMS, which you'll need to enter.

3. If you select **Email**:

- You'll receive a verification code on your email address. Enter it to confirm.

### Step 5: Complete the Setup

1. After setting up your second verification method, Microsoft will ask you to confirm it works by sending a test code.

2. Enter the code to complete the setup.

### Step 6: Backup Options

- After enabling 2FA, Microsoft may prompt you to set up backup security options in case you lose access to your primary 2FA method (e.g., a backup phone number or email).

- It’s important to configure these backup options to ensure you can recover your account if needed.

### Step 7: Verify and Finish

- Once everything is set up, you can check that 2FA is working by trying to log out and then logging back in, where you'll be prompted for your second verification step (either the code from the app, text, etc.).

That’s it! You’ve now set up two-factor authentication for your Hotmail (Microsoft) account, increasing your account's security.