What is the Single-use Code in the new Hotmail?

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The new Windows Live Hotmail includes several new security features, notable among which, is the Single-use Code feature, which you can use for a Hotmail Sign in.

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A single-use code is a code you can use instead of your password when you sign in with your Windows Live  Hotmail ID.

When you request a single-use code, Hotmail will send it in a text message to a mobile phone number that you’ve added to your Windows Live account.

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Each code acts as a one-time substitute for your password and can be used only one time, but you can request one whenever you need one.

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If you’re signing in on a public computer—like at the library or school—using a single-use code helps keep your account information secure, since you won’t have to type your password into a public computer, thereby helping to prevent it from being stolen by key loggers and other malware.

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Anand aka HappyAndyK is an end-user Windows enthusiast, a Microsoft MVP in Windows Desktop Experience since 2007, and the Admin of TheWindowsClub.com, TheGeeksClub.com & WinVistaClub.com. Creating a System Restore Point before trying out a new software or a tweak is always recommended.

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  • Grr

    Thanks for the share. This is interesting. I completely agree that it will prevent it from being stolen by key loggers and other malware.

  • StrayCat

    Thanks.This might come in handy when using public places.
    Did you use Snagit 10 for this tutorial
    -I love them torn edges :)

  • http://www.thewindowsclub.com/ Windows Club

    Yep, I use Snagit 10.

  • http://zpte.wordpress.com/ ZPE

    This is a very useful feature. Just noticed it on Hotmail but glad it’s there.

  • Farhan

    Please tell me how can I get single use code

  • interesting but confusing

    Why not just check your email on your cellphone?
    I’m confused by this single use code. How does one send themselves the message? Don’t you have to be sitting at a computer and signing into your account to send yourself the message with the single use code so you can close your account and sign back in with the single use code….Obviously I’m missing something here in the explanation. I thought passwords were supposed to be the line of defense and clearing the caches and the browsers is also good advice.

  • Zakria

    i can’t log in my Account my password and ID address was correct

  • Mattdelaney

    My mobile phone line has been cut and my e mail account has been closed because somebody else used it to send spam. What the hell can I do?

  • Altj121

    How do I get a code if I have no mobile number or secondary email account added to my primary windows live id account?

  • Raya
  • Peter Clark

    To aquire a single user code you give away your cell phone number. This is a method of finding your whereabouts 24/7 (when its switched on of course)

    You should consider this fact before requesting a code, very convenient as it is.

  • Ms. May J.

    I don’t give a living xxxx of a care what a single use code is. I know what it is & how to use it. I don’ t want to be all day xxxxing around with them getting the page up that provides that choice.