On logging in to my hotmail account; it prompts 'Too many requests'

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On logging in to my hotmail account; it prompts 'Too many requests'

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On trying to login in to my hotmail account from home pc it is displaying message as 'Too many requests'. Happening from last 3 days; clearing cache of browser didn't help; was happening prior to 3 days correctly. I am able to successfully login to my hotmail account from my office machine.

(Note that in above; 'select a child subitem tag' had only 'For business' option. I am using this id for personal use)

Guide please; thanks in advance.

Anonymous

2025-07-17T18:59:29.8533333+00:00
Hello,

Welcome to community support,

Thanks for getting in touch. This 'Too many requests' message typically appears when Microsoft detects repeated login attempts from the same IP address, triggering a temporary block for security reasons.

In your case, since you're able to log in from your office machine, the issue likely seems tied to your home network or device. In order to fix this, follow the below mentioned steps:

The first thing you can try is use a different browser or open your current browser in Incognito/Private mode and then try to login.

You can also try restarting your router to refresh your IP address.

If you're using any VPN, try disabling it, then restart your browser and attempt to log in again using your regular internet connection. This allows Microsoft's servers to detect your login as coming from a stable, trusted network and making it less likely to trigger the “Too many requests” error.

Try accessing your account from a mobile hotspot or different network to see if the issue persists.

If in case, none of these step's work, give it about 24 hours without any login attempts, as this pause usually allows servers to lift the temporary block.

Hope this helps!

Regards,

Sage (23) |Microsoft Community Moderator
DM 546 Reputation points

2025-08-18T04:54:09.0733333+00:00

Dear Sage(23),

Thanks for guidance.

Tried all the options mentioned above at regular intervals; it logs in randomly; but again same message comes of 'Too many requests'; apart from above all steps tried changing dns; changing device to another laptop; my mobile; another mobile; tried mobile data apart from my regular ISP; still same issue at home. This issue happens at home only and not in office. Please provide permanent solution.
DM 546 Reputation points

2025-09-12T18:42:34.91+00:00

After doing much research; we flushed the dns and reset again. It's working now; shall check for couple of days before accepting answer.
DM 546 Reputation points

2025-10-05T18:20:32.2766667+00:00

After constant checking; it has been found to work fine; flushing dns and resetting it did it. Your suggestions guided to this step; hence accepting them as answer.

Your answer

Anonymous

2025-07-17T18:59:29.8533333+00:00

Hello,

Welcome to community support,

Thanks for getting in touch. This 'Too many requests' message typically appears when Microsoft detects repeated login attempts from the same IP address, triggering a temporary block for security reasons.

In your case, since you're able to log in from your office machine, the issue likely seems tied to your home network or device. In order to fix this, follow the below mentioned steps:

The first thing you can try is use a different browser or open your current browser in Incognito/Private mode and then try to login.

You can also try restarting your router to refresh your IP address.

If you're using any VPN, try disabling it, then restart your browser and attempt to log in again using your regular internet connection. This allows Microsoft's servers to detect your login as coming from a stable, trusted network and making it less likely to trigger the “Too many requests” error.

Try accessing your account from a mobile hotspot or different network to see if the issue persists.

If in case, none of these step's work, give it about 24 hours without any login attempts, as this pause usually allows servers to lift the temporary block.

Hope this helps!

Regards,

Sage (23) |Microsoft Community Moderator
DM 546 Reputation points

2025-08-18T04:54:09.0733333+00:00

Dear Sage(23),

Thanks for guidance.

Tried all the options mentioned above at regular intervals; it logs in randomly; but again same message comes of 'Too many requests'; apart from above all steps tried changing dns; changing device to another laptop; my mobile; another mobile; tried mobile data apart from my regular ISP; still same issue at home. This issue happens at home only and not in office. Please provide permanent solution.
DM 546 Reputation points

2025-09-12T18:42:34.91+00:00

After doing much research; we flushed the dns and reset again. It's working now; shall check for couple of days before accepting answer.
DM 546 Reputation points

2025-10-05T18:20:32.2766667+00:00

After constant checking; it has been found to work fine; flushing dns and resetting it did it. Your suggestions guided to this step; hence accepting them as answer.