Need to change secondary email address

Discus and support Need to change secondary email address in XBoX Accessibility to solve the problem; I'm having an issue trying to update my Xbox account. I want to activate two step verification, but it wants to verify that it's actually me. The issue... Discussion in 'XBoX Accessibility' started by Shaun C1, Dec 7, 2023.

  1. Shaun C1
    Shaun C1 Guest

    Need to change secondary email address


    I'm having an issue trying to update my Xbox account. I want to activate two step verification, but it wants to verify that it's actually me. The issue is the secondary email address it wants to send the verification to is an address I haven't used in probably 15 years. I could probably guess the password if it actually showed me the whole email address, but just trying to get to any of that info requires verification from the email I can't access. Is there any way around this?

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    Shaun C1, Dec 7, 2023
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  2. Shaun C1 Win User

    Need to change secondary email address

    Courtney, that's kind of what I figured. Just thought I would ask here in case there was a way around it. I will contact them in the morning when I have a chance. Thank you for your time and patience!
  3. Courtney Todd Win User

    Need to change secondary email address

    Hello again Shaun C,

    I understand, in this case you would have to contact Support so they can give you better help since this is a public Microsoft forum where we are Members/Players like you, therefore we are not Microsoft employees.

    Here I can only guide the person towards a possible solution but since in your case you cannot modify any of the information since you are asked for a code to an email to which you do not have access, you should contact Support so they can help you in a better way.

    Support: https://support.xbox.com/contact-us/

    Thank you for being so kind, and I wish you good luck.

    Best regards,
    Courtney.
  4. Courtney Todd Win User

    Need to change secondary email address

    Thank you for being so kind Shaun C, let me know if they can help you with this problem. I will be very attentive to your response.

    I wish you all the best in this life, good luck.
  5. Shaun C1 Win User

    Need to change secondary email address

    Courtney, I really appreciate your quick response to my question.

    I can get into the security options, but as soon as I select one, it's asking me again to verify myself by sending an email to the account I can't access anymore. Almost any option I choose under my settings brings me back to verifying who I am through an email address I can't access. My main email isn't an issue, I can get into my account all day long, it's trying to change anything I seem to be stuck. I made my account a long time ago, and only bought an Xbox in the last year or 2.
  6. Courtney Todd Win User

    Need to change secondary email address

    Hi Shaun C, my name is Courtney and I would be happy to help.

    I'm sorry to hear that you are having this problem, and I hope I can help you find a satisfactory solution.

    Follow these procedures to modify the recovery email and phone number associated with your account:

    1. Go to Microsoft Account Security (https://account.microsoft.com/security/).
    2. If prompted, sign in to your account.
    3. Click "Update information" next to "Security details."
    4. Choose "Email" or "Phone" as the "Add security information" option.
    5. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter your new email or phone number and confirm your identification.
    6. The new recovery email or phone number will be added to your account after it has been validated.
    7. To delete the old recovery email or phone number, click "Delete" and follow the on-screen instructions.

    Let me know if this doesn't work or if you need more help.

    Information source (Credits): https://answers.microsoft.com/thread/12979992-e63e-40cb-9f9f-53499e4de6d0

    Disclaimer: This is a public user-to-user community forum. None of us here work for Microsoft, and it is beyond our ability to directly help with account or sign-in related issues.

    I hope this information is useful for you.

    Best regards,
    Courtney.
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