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Hi there - I am hoping for some advice to resolve an issue where I cannot create a new Child email account to add to my 365 premium family subscription. The following error message appears on the Family Safety app on my mobile device:
"We have detected some unusual activity and have blocked the creation of a Microsoft account."
Similar errors appear when trying to do this through a web browser (tried two different browsers, cleared both caches, etc., as per troubleshooting).
It seems like my account has been flagged or something? Any assistance or tips would be appreciated.
Thanks, Clint
(No screenshots possible due to site errors uploading and / or pasting ...sigh)
Microsoft 365 features that help users manage their subscriptions, account settings, and billing information.
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An update - I have managed to create the account. I still got advised that creation was blocked, but somehow still rolled through the not a robot process. Not sure on why it glitched repeatedly, but I now have my account setup.
This is so frustrating! My child got an Xbox for Christmas and we can't create their Microsoft kid's account because it keeps being blocked. Tried calling multiple support phone numbers and they redirect to the general help website and hang up. I've tried multiple devices and it keeps being blocked.
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Happy holidays! I am experiencing the very same issue today. Is there still a ticket open for this bug fix? Can someone help me with a work-arond? Does anyone have any advice for me? It is very frustrating on Christmas day to be experiencing this and delay the fun for my kid. Hope someone can help. Thanks
Hi there - I am hoping for some advice to resolve an issue where I cannot create a new Child email account to add to my 365 premium family subscription. The following error message appears on the Family Safety app on my mobile device:
"We have detected some unusual activity and have blocked the creation of a Microsoft account."
Similar errors appear when trying to do this through a web browser (tried two different browsers, cleared both caches, etc., as per troubleshooting).
It seems like my account has been flagged or something? Any assistance or tips would be appreciated.
Thanks, Clint
(No screenshots possible due to site errors uploading and / or pasting ...sigh)
Same issue here, hopefully it'll allow us in soon!