how to unlock my account

Andrew Hampel 5 Reputation points
2026-09-02T07:31:01.2166667+00:00

my account has been locked and I am told to contact a support person but I do not have a support person

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy
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  1. GsN5034 - IA 76,205 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-02T08:10:50.8666667+00:00

    Hello,

    If you tried to sign in and received a message that your 'Account is locked', you can use the Microsoft Sign-in Helper tool here. This tool will help you with the exact steps to recover your account.

    Microsoft account sign-in helper

    Alternatively, you can try the Account Recovery form here to recover your account. But this form doesn't work if you have two-step verification enabled.

    https://account.live.com/acsr

    Remember to use a familiar device from which you've frequently accessed your Microsoft account, as well as a familiar location. Microsoft will review your responses and respond within 24 hours. If you are verified, instructions on how to log back into your account will be sent to you, and if you are not verified, you will need to submit the Account Recovery form again. You can do this up to 2 times every 24 hours.

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    2026-09-02T07:31:17.1966667+00:00

    If this is a personal Microsoft account or Outlook.com account, use the self-service unlock flow first:

    1. Sign in at https://account.microsoft.com to request a security code.
    2. Any phone number can be used to receive the code. It does not need to be linked to the account, and it only needs to receive text messages.
    3. After verification, a new password may be required.

    If the account is locked and there is no Next option during sign-in, the account may be locked for suspicious activity or a Terms of Use issue. In that case, select the aka.ms/ link shown in the sign-in window and submit the account reinstatement form. After submission, a Microsoft Online Safety support agent reviews the request and contacts by email. Do not submit multiple requests, because that can slow the response.

    For Outlook.com specifically, start with the Sign-in Helper. If entering the security code or changing the password does not unblock the account, use the guidance in When you can't sign in to your Microsoft account from that page.

    If the account still cannot be unlocked, use Contact Microsoft Support, enter the problem, select Get Help, and then Contact Support if needed.

    Support agents cannot send password reset links or directly change account details for locked Microsoft accounts.

    AI-generated content may be incorrect. Read our transparency notes for more information.

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  3. tanya sport 0 Reputation points
    2026-09-07T20:31:35.59+00:00

    I have a problem with that message

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