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Question

SOMEONE/ ANYONE HELP PLEASE!!! My hotmail acct has been locked & I cant unlock it!!

I'll try to make this short. yesterday when I went to reply to an email, i got an error message that the email cud not be sent because there was a problem. And my account a was now locked. I followed the instructions how to Unlock my account -a MILLION TIMES!!!- but every time I get to the point where they text a code to my phone I get a error message in red ink say "Something went wrong" and I dont get a code!!! Itried several different phone numbers & same thing! So I just start over , but end up just going in circles!!! I cant get in, & I cant sign in anywhere else as my account is LOCKED!

I tried calling MS for a live agent, but thats impossible!

I NEED my email for doctors' appointments etc. etc etc.Someone!

WHAT CAN I DO??? Anyone HELP PLEASE???

Answer 1

Hello,

If the browser is failing to send the code to your phone I recommend trying it again but through incognito mode or a different web browser, if that doesn’t work try using your phone’s mobile data or a friend’s wifi, trying a different source of internet connection usually works to get around the bug.

If the account is still locked you can try the account reinstatement form instead.

Account Reinstatement

Hope this helps,

JC

Answer 2

If your Hotmail account is locked and you're unable to unlock it due to not receiving the verification code, here are some steps you can take:

1. Retry the Verification Process: Make sure you are entering the correct phone number associated with your account. Sometimes, using a different phone number can help, but ensure that the number is valid and can receive texts.
2. Check for Third-Party Apps: If you are using any third-party security apps, they may block the verification code from being sent. Try disabling any such apps temporarily and then request the code again.
3. Use Alternative Verification Methods: If your account is configured for multiple verification methods, try using a different method (like email) if available.
4. Contact Support: If the above steps do not work, you may need to contact Microsoft support directly for assistance. Since you mentioned difficulty reaching a live agent, consider using the support options available through the Microsoft website or their support forums.
5. Emergency Access Account: If you have set up an emergency access account in Microsoft Entra, you can use that to regain access to your account.
6. Wait and Retry: Sometimes, there may be temporary issues with the verification system. Waiting a little while and trying again later can sometimes resolve the issue.

If you continue to face issues, it might be necessary to submit a support ticket for more personalized assistance.

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References:

• Troubleshoot sign-in issues and account access problems
• Confirm that you're using the correct credentials to sign in