I'm trying to help make an account for someone

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2026-09-18T00:39:18.89+00:00

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I've been trying for the last hour and a half to help someone make a Microsoft account so we can play Minecraft together, but whatever email I use or browser that I use won't work at all. We have tried this on both of our computers and nothing is working, we keep getting this message pop up on us. Is there any way to get an email set up under Microsoft so we can start playing together?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Identity Manager
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    2026-09-18T00:39:37.51+00:00

    That message indicates the account creation attempt was automatically blocked for unusual activity. Based on the documented guidance, the most effective steps are:

    1. Stop making more sign-up attempts for at least 24 hours. Repeated attempts can keep triggering the block.
    2. Turn off any VPN, proxy, ad blocker, or privacy extension.
    3. Clear the browser cache and try again in a normal browser window, not Incognito or InPrivate.
    4. Try a different browser or a different device.
    5. Try a different trusted network, such as switching between home Wi-Fi and mobile data.
    6. If the block is tied to the current environment, wait longer before retrying. In some blocked cases, waiting up to 1 week may be necessary.

    If sign-in or verification becomes blocked during the process, Microsoft also recommends:

    • trying another verification method if one is available
    • trying another network
    • avoiding repeated retries, because they can reset the time lock

    If the issue continues, use the Microsoft account sign-in helper to check for available support options.

    AI-generated content may be incorrect. Read our transparency notes for more information.

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