If you tried to sign in to your account and received a message that it’s been locked, it’s because activity associated with your account might violate our Terms of Use.
Why was my Microsoft Minecraft account locked?
Your account could have been locked for suspicious activity when a hacker signed in to it and tried to take control of the account. Usually this is the most common cause.
Why did Microsoft lock my account for no reason?
To help protect your account from fraud or abuse, Microsoft temporarily locks accounts when unusual activity is noticed. To unlock your account, sign in to your Microsoft account and follow the instructions to get a security code.
How long does Microsoft temporarily lock your account?
If Account lockout threshold is configured, after the specified number of failed attempts, the account will be locked out. If the Account lockout duration is set to 0, the account will remain locked until an administrator unlocks it manually. It’s advisable to set Account lockout duration to approximately 15 minutes.
