Why does Microsoft say my account is locked?

To help protect your account from fraud or abuse, Microsoft temporarily locks accounts when unusual activity is noticed. If you can’t get a security code, or if your security code doesn’t work, go to When you can’t sign in to your Microsoft account and follow the instructions under I can’t get a verification code.

What do you do when Microsoft locks you out of your account?

Go to https://account.microsoft.com and sign in to your locked account.

1. Enter a phone number to request a security code be sent to you via text message.
2. After the text arrives, enter the security code into the web page.
3. Change your password to complete the unlocking process.

Can Microsoft accounts get locked?

If you don’t see the Next option when you sign in, your account has been locked due to suspicious activity or for violating of Microsoft’s Terms of Use agreement. To reinstate your account, use the online form at the Reinstate your account link below.

How long is Microsoft account locked for?

The Account lockout duration policy setting determines the number of minutes that a locked-out account remains locked out before automatically becoming unlocked. The available range is from 1 through 99,999 minutes. A value of 0 specifies that the account will be locked out until an administrator explicitly unlocks it.

How do you unlock a Microsoft computer?

Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE to unlock the computer. Type the logon information for the last logged on user, and then click OK. When the Unlock Computer dialog box disappears, press CTRL+ALT+DELETE and log on normally.

How long does it take to unlock Microsoft account?

If Account lockout threshold is configured, after the specified number of failed attempts, the account will be locked out. If the Account lockout duration is set to 0, the account will remain locked until an administrator unlocks it manually. It is advisable to set Account lockout duration to approximately 15 minutes.

How do I contact Microsoft support?

1 (800) 642-7676
Microsoft Corporation/Customer service

How can I remotely unlock a computer?

You must use Remote Desktop in order to unlock any computer screen locked by Remote Desktop….Unlock a screen

1. In the Remote Desktop window, select a computer list. Then select one or more computers with a Locked Screen status.
2. Choose Interact > Unlock Screen.
3. Click Unlock Screen.

How do you unlock a locked computer?

Using the Keyboard:

1. Press Ctrl, Alt and Del at the same time.
2. Then, select Lock this computer from the options that appear on the screen.

How long do Microsoft accounts stay locked?

How long does a Microsoft account stay locked?

Why has my Microsoft account been locked?

Account has been locked If you tried to sign in to your account and received a message that it’s been locked, it’s because activity associated with your account might violate our Terms of Use. How to unlock your Microsoft account To unlock your account, sign in to get a security code.

How do I unlock my Microsoft account?

We’ve detected some activity that violates our Microsoft Services Agreement and have locked your account. To unlock your account, you’ll need some additional assistance. Navigate to “aka.ms/compliancelock” and we’ll get you to the right place.

How does account lockout work in Windows?

The Windows and Windows Server operating systems can track logon attempts, and you can configure the operating system to disable the account for a preset period of time after a specified number of failed attempts. Account lockout policy settings control the threshold for this response and what action to take after the threshold is reached.

How long can I lock out my account?

It is advisable to set Account lockout duration to approximately 15 minutes. To specify that the account will never be locked out, set the Account lockout threshold value to 0.