{"id":6929,"date":"2023-07-20T17:00:40","date_gmt":"2023-07-20T17:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=6929"},"modified":"2025-10-16T20:39:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T20:39:15","slug":"microsoft-account-requires-attention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/microsoft-account-requires-attention\/","title":{"rendered":"[FIXED] Windows Insider: Microsoft Account Requires Attention to Get Insider Builds"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Windows Insider Program lets enthusiasts preview and test new Windows features before they make it to the final cut. It, however, can trigger problems, including the Your Microsoft Account requires attention to get Insider builds error, appearing when you try to download Windows<\/p>\n

Insider Preview builds. This article will help you fix this Microsoft account issue.<\/p>\n

What Is the Windows Insider Program?<\/h2>\n

The Windows Insider Program is Microsoft\u2019s special initiative for users who want to try out new versions of Windows before they are released to the public.<\/p>\n

Thanks to Microsoft\u2019s Insider Program, eager individuals get early access to upcoming features and updates \u2013 which often arrive with bugs and issues due to their unpolished nature \u2013 and can help the company introduce timely fixes and improvements.<\/p>\n

Requirements for Joining the Windows Insider Program<\/h2>\n

To enroll into the Windows Insider Program and get Windows Insider Preview builds, you need a device running a legitimate and activated copy of Windows 10\/11, such as a desktop computer, laptop, or tablet.<\/p>\n

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You also need a valid Microsoft account. If you don\u2019t have one yet but want to take part in the Microsoft Insider Program, here is how to create it:<\/p>\n

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  1. Type account.microsoft.com into your address bar and press Enter.<\/li>\n
  2. Click the blue Sign in button and then select the Create one! option.<\/li>\n
  3. Enter an existing email address or click the Get a new email address link to create a new one.<\/li>\n
  4. Click the Next button to proceed.<\/li>\n
  5. Create a strong password<\/a><\/strong> and enter it into the corresponding field. Then click Next.<\/li>\n
  6. Enter your first and last names and click Next.<\/li>\n
  7. Then select your country\/region from the list of available locations, enter your birthdate and click Next.<\/li>\n
  8. Click Next again. You will be asked to solve a security puzzle. After doing so, you will be informed that you have a Microsoft account.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    You may need to verify your Microsoft Account to be able to participate in the Windows Insider Program :<\/p>\n

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    1. Go to https:\/\/login.live.com\/<\/a><\/strong> and log in with your Microsoft account.<\/li>\n
    2. Navigate to the Security tab and click on Get Started under Advanced security options.<\/li>\n
    3. You will see the Verify link. If you see it, select a way to verify your account.<\/li>\n
    4. If you can\u2019t see it, it means you have already configured a way for account verification and confirmed it. You may add an extra level of verification by clicking the Add a new way to verify or sign in link.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Why Get Windows Insider Preview Builds and Updates?<\/h2>\n

      Installing Windows Insider Preview builds and updates allows you to explore new Windows features and improvements before the general public. You can provide feedback to Microsoft and help it find bugs, usability problems, and areas for improvement. Microsoft claims that Insiders helped create Windows 11 and boasts millions of Windows Insiders<\/a><\/strong> at the time of writing.<\/p>\n

      How to Join the Windows Insider Program<\/h2>\n

      To take part in the Microsoft Insider Program, you need to follow the instructions below:<\/p>\n

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      1. Click the Windows logo button in the lower-left corner of your screen.<\/li>\n
      2. Select Settings and click on Update & Security.<\/li>\n
      3. Navigate the left pane and select Windows Insider Program from the menu.<\/li>\n
      4. If required, turn on optional diagnostic data by clicking on the corresponding link and checking the option.<\/li>\n
      5. On the Windows Insider Program screen, click on Get started.<\/li>\n
      6. Click Register or switch to another account.<\/li>\n
      7. The Join the Windows Insider Program window will appear. Click the Sign Up button.<\/li>\n
      8. Accept the terms of the program agreement and click Submit.<\/li>\n
      9. After enrolling into the Microsoft Insider Program, feel free to check the Windows Insider blog<\/a><\/strong>, where you can see what\u2019s coming for Windows Insiders.<\/li>\n
      10. Then restart your PC, enter Settings, expand Update & Security, and navigate to Windows Insider Program. Click on Get Started<\/li>\n
      11. You will be then asked to pick an account and select a Windows Insider channel<\/a>.<\/strong>\"Windows<\/li>\n
      12. Read and agree to the program\u2019s terms of use and privacy statement.<\/li>\n
      13. Restart your PC. Congrats! Now you are a Microsoft Insider .<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        You need to regularly check Windows Update for new builds and updates: Win + I -> Settings -> Update & Security -> Windows Update -> Check for updates. \"Windows<\/a><\/p>\n