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This type of signup block is typically an automated security restriction triggered by unusual activity, repeated requests, or traffic risk from the current network or location. It is not something that support agents can manually bypass by sending codes or changing account details.
Based on what was already tried, the supported next steps are:
- Stop all signup attempts for at least 24 hours. Repeated attempts can keep the restriction active or reset the waiting period.
- Try a different verification path or network. If another method is offered during signup, use it. Also switch between Wi‑Fi and mobile data, or use a different Wi‑Fi network.
- If there is still no change after 24 hours, wait longer. The documented guidance is to wait as long as possible, up to 1 week, without repeated attempts.
- Use the sign-in helper/support entry points for account access issues.
- If creating the account on Windows, try the Windows account creation flow as a workaround. On Windows 11: Settings > Accounts > Other users > Add account, then select I don’t have this person’s sign-in information and continue creating the account there.
The documented causes for this block include unusual activity, high volume of requests, Terms of Service violations, or compromised traffic from a geographic location. In some cases, these blocks resolve automatically after a waiting period.
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