NZ SMS Shortcode

8685

Microsoft 2 Factor Authentication

Carrier Service / Brand Cost to send Cost to receive Category Source
Spark Spark Microsoft 2 Factor Authentication Free Free OTP & 2FA 2026-04-20
One NZ One NZ Microsoft Free Free OTP & 2FA 2024-09-30
2degrees 2degrees Microsoft 2 Factor Authentication Free Free OTP & 2FA 2026-04-22
Skinny Skinny Microsoft 2 Factor Authentication Free Free OTP & 2FA 2026-04-20

How to stop messages from this shortcode

Reply STOP to the number 8685. Under the NZ TCF Mobile Messaging Services Code, commercial and premium senders are required to honour STOP requests within two business days.

Note: transactional notifications (delivery updates, appointment reminders, OTP codes) are generally exempt from STOP obligations — you need to unsubscribe via the service itself.

Contact details published by carriers

Phone
0800 800 004 — listed by 2degrees
Website
https://account.live.com/pw — listed by 2degrees

Frequently asked questions about shortcode 8685

Who owns shortcode 8685 in New Zealand?
Shortcode 8685 is operated by Microsoft 2 Factor Authentication. Some carriers list it under other names including Microsoft.
Which NZ mobile carriers list shortcode 8685?
Shortcode 8685 is listed in the public premium-text directories of Spark, One NZ, 2degrees, Skinny.
How much does it cost to send an SMS to 8685?
Sending a text to shortcode 8685 is free to send to (you only pay your plan's normal SMS rate). All prices include GST where applicable.
How do I stop receiving messages from shortcode 8685?
Reply STOP to 8685. Under the NZ TCF Mobile Messaging Services Code, commercial senders must honour STOP requests within two business days. Transactional messages like OTPs and appointment reminders are exempt — unsubscribe via the service itself.
What is the contact number for shortcode 8685?
The contact number for Microsoft 2 Factor Authentication is 0800 800 004 (listed by 2degrees).
What is the website for shortcode 8685?
The website for Microsoft 2 Factor Authentication is https://account.live.com/pw (listed by 2degrees).
What type of service is shortcode 8685?
Shortcode 8685 is categorised as OTP & 2FA in this directory, based on data published by NZ mobile carriers.

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Each NZ mobile carrier publishes a list of the shortcodes active on their network. This directory downloads those PDFs daily and consolidates the latest versions. The “Source” column above shows the publication date of the document we saw this code in.

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