Verification code isn’t sending and won’t let me choose alternative email

Discus and support Verification code isn’t sending and won’t let me choose alternative email in XBoX Accessibility to solve the problem; I use a PC to sign in and play Xbox games through my Xbox account. Earlier, I was playing Forza Horizon 5 without any issues. However, later in the... Discussion in 'XBoX Accessibility' started by David Tran6, May 8, 2025.

  1. David Tran6
    David Tran6 Guest

    Verification code isn’t sending and won’t let me choose alternative email


    I use a PC to sign in and play Xbox games through my Xbox account. Earlier, I was playing Forza Horizon 5 without any issues. However, later in the day, I was signed out and prompted to sign in to my Microsoft account to continue. The email shown during sign-in is the one linked to my PC, but the verification codes are usually sent to my alternate email.

    The issue is that when I'm prompted for a verification code on Xbox, it doesn't send the code to my alternate email, nor does it give me the option to choose that address. As a result, I can't sign in on Xbox, even though I can still log in on a web browser using the same credentials without any problems.

    Additionally, when trying to play Ubisoft games through Game Pass, I’m unable to link my Ubisoft account to Xbox, even though they’re already linked. When I attempt to relink them, I receive an error stating that the connection can't be established.

    I would love if I can talk to a live agent or email back and forth with someone personally.

    :)
     
    David Tran6, May 8, 2025
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  2. Bosun1DH Win User

    Safety concern

    Hi there,

    Something else has happened today, my name appeared randomly in a game (actual name not my gamer tag ) when it shouldn’t have. Never happened before. It makes me anxious and again worry about safety.

    I want to try and delete my account, it was set up ages ago with my brother’s email (and his backup email address), but the verification code isn’t sending through and it won’t let me delete it (my brother probably does not use this email after).

    Any help/advice appreciated.
  3. Martin Phillips1 Win User

    Won’t send verification code to email

    Thanks Jhon, appreciate your help
  4. Martin Phillips1 Win User

    Won’t send verification code to email

    Hi Jhon

    Thanks for the advice but I can’t update anything as I can’t verify anything due to the email issue,

    Thanks
  5. Jhonkito Win User

    Won’t send verification code to email

    Hi again Martín

    It may be a delay in the services, you could try at another time of the day and request the code again, if the problem persists there may be a problem with your account, if so it is advisable to contact technical support directly through the following link:

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

    I really hope your problem is solved soon, remember in advance that in this forum we are only gamers like you, we are not Microsoft employees. Therefore we do not have access to accounts but we provide the best help at our disposal.
  6. Jhonkito Win User

    Won’t send verification code to email

    Hi again Martin

    Perfect then, I can suggest some recommendations to keep your account more secure, among them are:

    1. always keep your information up to date
    2. Don't share your password with anyone
    3. activate 2FA
    4. Be careful with suspicious links from strange pages, they can hack you if you are not careful.

    I hope something like this doesn't happen to you again, Happy New Year
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