Forgot phone number and cant sign into xbox now

Name010112 0 Reputation points
2026-08-12T11:30:58.6133333+00:00

So i whanted to sign into xbox but the code got sent to my old phone number, which i dont have anymore, and i cant change it because i need a code from my old phone number to be able to change it.

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    2026-08-12T11:31:18.25+00:00

    For a personal Microsoft/Xbox account, if the code is going to an old phone number and there is no access to any current verification method, the supported path is:

    1. Start signing in to the Microsoft account.
    2. At Verify your identity, select I don't have any of these.
    3. Follow the prompts to replace the security info with a new method.
    4. After replacing all security info, there is a 30-day wait before sign-in is available again.

    If the password is known and there is still access to at least one existing security method, use Advanced security options to add a new way to sign in or verify, confirm it with the code sent there, and then remove the old phone number.

    Important:

    • Do not keep making repeated code requests. That can temporarily block code delivery.
    • Support agents cannot send verification codes or change account details for account recovery.
    • If normal recovery is not working, use the Sign-in helper.

    If the password is also forgotten and there is no access to any security info, use the account recovery form.


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