The Microsoft account login server has detected too many repeated authentication attempts. Please wait a moment and try again. HOW LONG IS THAT MOMENT?

Anonymous
2023-05-09T07:27:51+00:00

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Today I received an email from Microsoft saying

Security alert
We think that someone else might have accessed the Microsoft account ed**___@___.___. When this happens, we require you to verify your identity with a security challenge and then change your password the next time you sign in.

I've changed logged in, went through the security checks, and I've changed my password, but now when I try to log in, it tells me

Something went wrong and we can't sign you in at the moment. Please try again later. The Microsoft account login server has detected too many repeated authentication attempts. Please wait a moment and try again.

I'm on a Mac, and I can't access it through the Mail app, nor through a web browser. I've cleared the cache, I've restarted both the app and the browsers and the computer, I've tried different browsers, as well as Incongito Window mode, with no luck. It works on my phone Outlook app, though. But I can't access my emails on my computer?

Any ideas? How long do I have to wait to try it again? I've allowed an hour to pass and I'm still experiencing the same issue.

Thanks.

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-04-11T00:10:32+00:00

    thx. I'll try.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-04-10T23:28:24+00:00

    I cleared my cookies in Chrome for the last 24 hours, then it had me enter my password and use my authentication method and it seems to be working now.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-04-10T21:06:56+00:00

    Same here. I restored my MBP to factory settings to sluggishness. I have downloaded Teams and remain locked out after waiting 24 hours. ****! Why isn't there a mechanism to verify my credentials?

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-04-04T20:15:08+00:00

    You're welcome brother. Spread the word! This is a very annoying issue. Glad it was resolved.

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-04-04T18:48:04+00:00

    I've had this problem since the word go. Never been able to login

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