Error Code 399287, unable to log in it to admin account

Kostrej 20 Reputation points
2025-10-20T14:32:01.2433333+00:00

Dear Microsoft Support Team,

I have small company, we have 2 email accounts, one public (used also on this website) and one admin account.

Few months ago, my app "Authenticator" was unfortunately uninstalled on my phone.

Few days ago, when I wanted to log in to the admin account to download the invoice, I found out I needed to use Authenticator. I tried to install it, but I cannot authenticate it. It will not provide me with option to send SMS, because my phone is blocked. Password to admin account is working, but without Authenticator I am blocked.

Can you please help me to unblock my phone?

Error Code: 399287

Request Id: RemovePII

Correlation Id: RemovePII

Timestamp: 2025-10-20T13:52:20Z

Thank you for your help,

Best regards,

RemovePII

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For business | Android
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  1. Lia V 3,475 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2025-10-20T17:06:57.5+00:00

    Hi @Kostrej,

    Welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum.

    Thank you for contacting us regarding the issue you're experiencing with your account sign in.

    When multi-factor authentication (MFA) is enabled, signing into the account requires both the password and a secondary verification method such as the Microsoft Authenticator app or a registered phone number. If access to this second factor is lost (for example, due to a device change or number update), the system will restrict access to safeguard the account against unauthorized use.

    Based on your description, it appears that you are the sole admin in your company. In this case, please find below the steps to recover your account:

    1/ Sign in using alternate verification method:

    Try to log in at https://office.com, click on the "Sign-in options". User's image

    If your phone number was previously registered to your account, you may be able to choose to receive a verification code via SMS or phone call instead of entering your password.

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    Notes:

    If you don't see the Sign in another way link, it means that you haven't set up any other verification methods and that you'll have to contact the Data Protection team for assistance to recover your account. 

     

    2/ Contact Microsoft Support via phone:

    If you have only one administrator account on your system and it's locked, you'll need to contact the Microsoft Data Protection team by phone. You can find the support number for your region here: Customer service phone numbers - Microsoft Support

    In this situation, only the Microsoft Data Protection team has the necessary privileges to reset your account at the server level. They are the only team authorized to handle issues related to access recovery and account security.

    Please note that forum moderators do not have access to user account settings and cannot assist with logging in, resetting passwords, or changing access rights. While we do not have access to internal systems or administrative tools required to resolve account-specific or backend-related issues, we’ll continue doing our best to support you within the scope of our responsibilities. 

    During the call, you will be required to provide information related to your subscription, such as:

    • Name of your organization
    • Payment Information
    • Registered phone number
    • Alternate email address

    Once your identity is verified, the privacy team will be able to reset your MFA settings. You can then reset your account in the Microsoft Authenticator app on your new device or choose a different authentication method to sign in.

    Tips for navigating the IVR:

    In some countries, an automated voice system is used. Example of a dialogue:

    • IVR: What problem is bothering you?
    • Client: Lost access to the only admin account
    • IVR: What product do you use?
    • Customer: Office 365 for business
    • IVR: School or Business Account?
    • Client: Companies
    • IVR: Are you an administrator?
    • Client: Yes
    • IVR: Is there another administrator in your organization?
    • Client: No. I am the only admin in my tenant    
    • IVR: Do you need to create a support ticket?
    • Client: Yes. I need to create a ticket. Please send me directly to the Data Protection Teams.

     

    3/ Create a new additional trial tenant:

    In case you are unable to contact the frontline support:

    Consider signing up for a trial subscription to create a new tenant. After the set up, you can access the new tenant's admin console and submit a support ticket to speak with the data protection team on behalf of the previous tenant. Once your issue is resolved, please remember to cancel the trial subscription to avoid any unintended charges.

    If your organization's subscription is from a partner or reseller:

    Contact the reseller support provider to help open a service request on behalf of you.

     

    Hopefully, this information will help you successfully contact the Microsoft Data Protection team and open a support request. I sincerely hope that my answer comes on time, and you are doing well.

    Thank you for your patience and your understanding during this process. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

    I'm looking forward to your reply.


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  1. Kostrej 20 Reputation points
    2025-10-22T08:24:33.81+00:00

    Dear Lia,

    Thank you for your respond.

    • You are correct, MFA was enabled.
    • I know my password, however the secondary verification method is problem.
    • My app was uninstalled, therefore verification through Microsoft Authenticator app is not available. Please let me clarify, I have not lost my device, it is the same device, just the app was removed.
    • You are correct, the other option is to verify through the phone number, which was registered to the account. Please let me clarify, I have not changed my phone number. It is the same number, I have had the number for more than 15 years and it is my private number.
    • I see the option to verify through verification code via SMS and I see that last 2 digits of phone number are correct
    • but when I want to use this option, there is an error, which I mentioned in the previous message. I tried it today again and the same Error Code: 399287
    • you are correct, I am the sole admin in my company. Therefore I cannot even create support ticket for help on microsoft support, because it asks me to connect to admin account, which is not available now for me.

    Therefore, I used the other option you have mentioned. I contacted the Microsoft Data Protection team by phone and they successfully created a support request number for me.

    Hopefully they will reset MFA or unblock my phone number.

    Thank you for your help,

    Best regards,

    Kostrej


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