how to unlock an account after failed log in attempts

Nadin Abbott 20 Reputation points
2026-07-20T18:54:15.59+00:00

I accidentally logged in with the wrong credentials, and need to unlock the account.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
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Jonathan Deives 81,520 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2026-07-20T19:35:55.65+00:00

If the account appears as blocked, follow the instructions provided through this link. https://support.microsoft.com/account-billing/account-has-been-locked-805e8b0d-4141-29b2-7b65-df6ff6c9ce27

If the problem persists, use the reinstatement form, which is different from the recovery form. https://www.microsoft.com/concern/AccountReinstatement?SilentAuth=1&wa=wsignin1.0

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