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How do I unlock my Xbox Live billing account?

If you are getting an error saying that you account it locked from making purchases then that is just it, your account is locked. The only way to get said lock removed is by contacting support: United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico: 1-800-469-9269.
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How do I unblock my Xbox Live account?

The quickest way to get your account unlocked is by requesting and entering a security code online. If you haven't tried unlocking your account online, we recommend you start there. Tip: If your security code doesn't work, make sure you enter the numbers in the body of the message, and not the numbers in the header.
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How do I fix my Xbox billing?

Sign in to the Microsoft account you want to update. Go to Payment & billing and select Payment options. Under Payment methods, you can select Add a new payment method, View or edit card, or Remove card. Enter your updated info, and select Save.
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What do I do if my Microsoft account is locked?

To unlock your account, sign in to your Microsoft account and follow the instructions to get a security code. If you can't get a security code, or if your security code doesn't work, go to When you can't sign in to your Microsoft account and follow the instructions under I can't get a verification code.
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How long does it take for Microsoft to unlock your account?

Note: If you recently verified your Microsoft account by entering a security code that you received as a text message, or if you shared a large number of files, the block will be removed within 24 hours.
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Why can't I pay for my Xbox Live subscription?

There are various reasons why a subscription can become locked for non-payment: Insufficient funds on your debit card. Your credit card has expired. Your credit card was stolen, so you closed the account.
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How do I pay my Xbox Live past due subscription?

To pay for your past-due subscription:
  1. Sign in to Services & subscriptions with your Microsoft account. Sign in.
  2. Find your past-due subscription in the list and select Pay now. ...
  3. Check your payment method. ...
  4. Once your payment option is set, select Next to make the payment.
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Why is my account not allowed on Xbox Live?

Players receive this message for one of three reasons: You do not have an active Xbox Live Gold account, which is required to play multiplayer games online. Sign up for an Xbox Live Gold account. Your Xbox Live Gold account expired.
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Who do I contact if my Microsoft account is locked?

Go to https://account.microsoft.com and sign in to your locked account.
  1. Enter a phone number to request a security code be sent to you via text message. ...
  2. After the text arrives, enter the security code into the web page.
  3. Change your password to complete the unlocking process.
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What is account lockout?

Account lockout allows you to lock an account after repeated failed login attempts. This helps protect against brute force password-cracking attempts.
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Why does my user account keep getting locked out?

The common causes for account lockouts are: End-user mistake (typing a wrong username or password) Programs with cached credentials or active threads that retain old credentials. Service accounts passwords cached by the service control manager.
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How long does Microsoft account lockout last?

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.
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How do I bypass Microsoft lock?

How to bypass the password login on Windows 10?
  1. Press Windows+R, type regedit and click OK;
  2. Access the path below in the registry editor: ...
  3. Double-click DevicePasswordLessBuildVersion;
  4. Set your value data to 0 and click OK.
  5. Restart your computer.
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Do locked Microsoft accounts get deleted?

If you haven't accessed the Microsoft account in more than 2 years (5 years, depending on when it went dormant), it will be deleted (closed for good).
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How do I contact Microsoft billing?

If you're an admin on the account, call (800) 865-9408 (toll-free, US only).
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How do I pay for Xbox Live again?

Turn on recurring billing from your console
  1. Press the Xbox button  on your controller and go to Profile & system > Settings.
  2. Select Account > Subscriptions, and then choose the subscription you'd like to set up with recurring billing.
  3. Select Turn on recurring billing.
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How do I authorize a payment on Xbox?

To add a new payment option from your Xbox console, follow these steps:
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Select System > Settings > Account > Payment & billing > Payment options. Select Add a new payment method to add a new form of payment.
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How to bypass Microsoft account without password?

In the Command Prompt window, type net user username “” and press Enter. Replace username with your actual Windows account name. This will reset your Windows 10 password to blank. Close the Command Prompt window and click Sign in on the login screen to log in to Windows 10 without a password.
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How do I unlock my Microsoft account as administrator?

For admins
  1. Sign in to the Microsoft 365 portal as an admin.
  2. Under Users, Select Active Users.
  3. Locate the user, and then click the users Display name to open the settings pane.
  4. At the top of the pane, select Unblock sign-in.
  5. In the Unblock sign-in screen, de-select Block this user from signing in and click Save changes.
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How do you know if your Xbox Live account is banned?

You'll receive a notification about your enforcement action when you try to sign in to the Xbox network on your console.
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What is the code 8015D000 on Xbox 360?

Status Code 8015D000

This may mean that there are issues with Xbox Live, that you entered an incorrect email address or password, or that there's a problem with your Microsoft account.
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What happens if you dont pay your Microsoft subscription?

Admins and users no longer have access to the services or Microsoft 365 apps that came with the subscription. All customer data—from user data to documents and email—is permanently deleted and is unrecoverable.
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Do Xbox Live memberships expire?

There are no fees or expiration dates, and either card can be used to buy: Subscriptions such as: Xbox Live Gold. Xbox Game Pass.
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Can your Xbox account expire?

After 24 months of inactivity, Microsoft will turn off recurring billing for that subscription, which means that after your then-current term has expired, you won't be billed for the next billing cycle and your subscription will terminate.
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How many unsuccessful attempts does an user account get locked?

Windows security baselines recommend configuring a threshold of 10 invalid sign-in attempts, which prevents accidental account lockouts and reduces the number of Help Desk calls, but doesn't prevent a DoS attack.
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