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I have a pop up on my phone asking me to sign in when i allready am in my account,

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2026-04-07T18:36:03.74+00:00

I have a pop up on my phone asking me to sign into outlook when i allready am in my account, i did what it says at first, and now it wont go away and i am not recieving any messages now also. how do i get rid of it

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  1. Q&A Assist
    2026-04-07T18:36:17.34+00:00
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    The pop-up is likely a sign-in or verification prompt that is stuck or repeatedly triggered. Use these steps to clear it and restore mail flow:

    1. Deny any sign-in prompts not explicitly requested
      • If the pop-up is an “Are you trying to sign in?” style prompt that you did not initiate, always choose Deny. This keeps the account secure and prevents unwanted sign-ins.
    2. Turn off Outlook mobile sign-in requests (if using Outlook mobile to approve sign-ins)
      • In the Outlook mobile app:
        1. Go to Settings.
        2. Select Accounts, then choose the affected account.
        3. Select Account > Sign-in requests.
        4. Turn off the toggle for Allow sign-in requests.
      • This stops Outlook from sending/receiving sign-in approval prompts that may be blocking normal use.
    3. Re-add Outlook mobile as a sign-in method only if needed
      • If Outlook was removed or misconfigured as a sign-in method and you want to use it again:
        1. Go to Settings in Outlook mobile.
        2. Accounts > select the account.
        3. Account > Sign-in requests.
        4. Turn on Allow sign-in requests.
    4. Check for unrequested prompts or suspicious activity
      • If the pop-up appears when no sign-in was started, it may be due to someone entering the email/phone by mistake or attempting access.
      • Do not approve any prompts you did not start.
      • Review account activity at the recent activity page and, if anything looks unfamiliar, choose Secure your account.
    5. If mail is still not arriving
      • After disabling sign-in requests and dismissing/denying the prompt, close and reopen Outlook.
      • If using Outlook on the web, sign out and sign back in.
      • If the issue persists, use the Outlook.com in-product Help option or the Outlook.com support link from the context to contact support while signed in.

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