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:
- 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.
- Turn off Outlook mobile sign-in requests (if using Outlook mobile to approve sign-ins)
- In the Outlook mobile app:
- Go to Settings.
- Select Accounts, then choose the affected account.
- Select Account > Sign-in requests.
- 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.
- In the Outlook mobile app:
- 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:
- Go to Settings in Outlook mobile.
- Accounts > select the account.
- Account > Sign-in requests.
- Turn on Allow sign-in requests.
- If Outlook was removed or misconfigured as a sign-in method and you want to use it again:
- 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.
- 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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