Generating the secret key for Microsoft

  1. Access the Microsoft account > Security basics page (https://account.microsoft.com/security).
  2. Select More Security Options at the bottom of the page.
  3. Verify your account, if required.
  4. Click Next.
  5. Select Set it up now. The screen displays the model number of your mobile.
  6. Select your mobile. However, this step is not mandatory.
  7. Click Next.
  8. Click I can’t scan the bar code. The screen displays the Secret Key instead of the QR code.