Lost access to Authenticator app

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Lost access to Authenticator app

Mayank Kumar 0

I have lost access to my Microsoft Authenticator app and can no longer sign into my Microsoft 365 Developer account: ******@2c4scl.onmicrosoft.com.

I am the only Global Administrator for this tenant and did not configure a backup phone number or recovery method.

I am completely locked out of the admin portal and need help resetting or disabling MFA to regain access. Please let me know the next steps or how to verify ownership.

Thank you.

Raja Pothuraju 29,330 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-08-07T16:15:02.42+00:00
Hello Mayank Kumar,

Based on your description, it appears that you are unable to log into the Azure Portal due to an incomplete MFA process. Since the device registered for second-factor authentication are not getting any MFA prompts, you are unable to complete the authentication.

In such scenarios, another Global Administrator can help to re-register MFA on a new mobile device. However, since you mentioned that you are the only Global Admin in the tenant, this qualifies as a tenant lockout scenario. To resolve this, we need to engage the Data Protection team via a support ticket to unblock your access.

To proceed, I will need a few details from you. As this information contains Personally Identifiable Information (PII), please share the following details via private message:

Contact phone number (add +Country code)

Contact email address

Global admin email address (affected account)

Country

TimeZone

Please send me the detail via private message.

We can then connect offline to discuss further and assist you in resolving this issue.
Arvin Carlos 0 Reputation points

2025-08-11T07:25:15.89+00:00

Hello,

I have the same issue with MFA tenant lockout as one global admin using the phone authenticator, Hi Mr. @Raja Pothuraju can you help us to escalate with the Data Protection team please.

Account: ****@aldahanco.onmicrosoft.com
Raja Pothuraju 29,330 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-08-11T18:28:21.97+00:00

Hello Arvin Carlos,

I recommend creating a new thread on the same Q&A forum with as many details about your issue as possible. This will ensure better visibility within the community.

Please create a new Q&A post at https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/ask/ and select the Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID tag when submitting your question and tag me over new post.

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Raja Pothuraju 29,330 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-08-07T16:15:02.42+00:00

Hello Mayank Kumar,

Based on your description, it appears that you are unable to log into the Azure Portal due to an incomplete MFA process. Since the device registered for second-factor authentication are not getting any MFA prompts, you are unable to complete the authentication.

In such scenarios, another Global Administrator can help to re-register MFA on a new mobile device. However, since you mentioned that you are the only Global Admin in the tenant, this qualifies as a tenant lockout scenario. To resolve this, we need to engage the Data Protection team via a support ticket to unblock your access.

To proceed, I will need a few details from you. As this information contains Personally Identifiable Information (PII), please share the following details via private message:

Contact phone number (add +Country code)

Contact email address

Global admin email address (affected account)

Country

TimeZone

Please send me the detail via private message.

We can then connect offline to discuss further and assist you in resolving this issue.
Arvin Carlos 0 Reputation points

2025-08-11T07:25:15.89+00:00

Hello,

I have the same issue with MFA tenant lockout as one global admin using the phone authenticator, Hi Mr. @Raja Pothuraju can you help us to escalate with the Data Protection team please.

Account: ****@aldahanco.onmicrosoft.com
Raja Pothuraju 29,330 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-08-11T18:28:21.97+00:00

Hello Arvin Carlos,

I recommend creating a new thread on the same Q&A forum with as many details about your issue as possible. This will ensure better visibility within the community.

Please create a new Q&A post at https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/ask/ and select the Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra ID tag when submitting your question and tag me over new post.

Answer 1

Hello Mayank Kumar,

The issue pertains to a tenant lockout, where no other global admin in the tenant has the necessary permissions to re-register MFA.

To resolve this, we have engaged our Data Protection team through a support ticket. They will reach out to you via email or phone to help restore access to the tenant and assist in resolving the issue.

Once the issue has been resolved by our support team, please feel free to revisit and kindly click "Accept Answer," as this will be helpful to other community members facing similar issues.

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