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Why do Xbox accounts get locked?

If Microsoft has identified any suspicious activity on your account, we'll lock the account for your security. If this happens, you'll see the message Help us secure your account. Follow these steps if you see this message: Select Next.
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Why did my Xbox account get locked for no reason?

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.
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How do you fix your account has been locked Xbox?

Lost password and can't sign in?
  1. Go to Reset your password and enter your email address.
  2. Tell us where you'd like us to send a security code (email or phone number).
  3. Once you receive your security code, you'll be prompted to choose a new password and enter it twice.
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Why does my account keep getting locked?

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.
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How long is a Microsoft account locked for?

The Account lockout duration policy setting determines the number of minutes that a locked-out account remains locked out before automatically becoming unlocked. The available range is from 1 through 99,999 minutes. A value of 0 specifies that the account will be locked out until an administrator explicitly unlocks it.
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How do I resolve a lockout account?

How to Resolve Account Lockouts
  1. Run the installer file to install the tool.
  2. Go to the installation directory and run the 'LockoutStatus.exe' to launch the tool.
  3. Go to 'File > Select Target…' ...
  4. Go through the details presented on the screen. ...
  5. Go to the concerned DC and review the Windows security event log.
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What happens if your account is locked?

An account freeze essentially means the bank suspends you from conducting certain transactions. You can still access your account, but there are limits to what you can do. Preauthorized payments scheduled from your account will bounce when your account is frozen.
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Can Xbox permanently ban your account?

Permanent bans are never issued lightly, and only occur after severe or repeated violations of the Community Standards for Xbox. Because of the seriousness of these violations, and to keep other players safe, permanently banned profiles are blocked from accessing the Xbox network in any capacity.
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Can I make a new Xbox account after being banned?

If your previous accounts have been permanently banned you are able to create a new account an return. Just remember to follow the Code of Conduct and you will not have any trouble.
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Can Xbox One be locked?

Go to Profile & system > Settings > Account > Sign-in, security & PIN > Change my sign-in & security preferences. Choose Ask for my PIN or Lock it down to use the default security settings, which will require verification of your account before using certain Xbox features and services.
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How do I unblock my Microsoft account?

To unblock your account, you'll need to reset your password. Enter the email address of the blocked account, then enter the characters you see on your screen and select Next. Enter the code generated by your authenticator app or select Use a different verification option to get a text message.
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What is the longest Xbox ban ever?

He played the game with his console connected to Xbox Live, and quickly came to the attention of Microsoft. On September 2007, his gamertag and console account were banned until December 31, 9999, resulting in the longest ban from Xbox Live ever.
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How many Xbox bans until perma?

There's no set number of suspensions that will lead to a permanent ban. You can get a permanent ban without having any prior suspensions.
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How long is a normal Xbox ban?

http://enforcement.xbox.com should show you the length of your suspension. Generally suspensions go from 24 hours, to 7 days, to 14 days, and then permanent. Since it is a communication ban, then yes, you won't be able to communicate through your mic.
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What is error 1331 account currently disabled?

This problem occurs most commonly when a Windows computer that has been a member of one domain is moved to another domain. The computer account for the computer that has been moved displays a red "X". For this problem to occur in a single-domain environment, the computer account had to have been set to disabled.
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What is the event code 4776?

Introduction. Event ID 4776 is logged whenever a domain controller (DC) attempts to validate the credentials of an account using NTLM over Kerberos. This event is also logged for logon attempts to the local SAM account in workstations and Windows servers, as NTLM is the default authentication mechanism for local logon.
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What is 0xC000006A?

The error code 0xC000006A does means Account logon with misspelled or bad password but not necessarily locked out.
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What is frozen account?

(Finance: Banking) A frozen account is a bank account that cannot have money withdrawn from it, because of a court order. Funds may not be withdrawn from the frozen account until a lien is satisfied and a court order is received freeing the balance.
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How do I check my lockout status?

Go to the Group Policy management console → Computer configuration → Policies → Windows Settings → Security Settings → Local Policies → Audit Policy. Enable Audit account logon events and Audit logon events. Turn on auditing for both successful and failed events.
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What is status 0x0000234?

0xc0000234 - The user account has been automatically locked because too many invalid logon attempts or password change attempts have been requested.
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What is temporary account lockout?

What does it mean to be locked out? After a limited number of failed attempts to sign in to Twitter, you will be temporarily locked out from trying to sign in. When your account is locked, you will not be able to sign in — even with the correct password.
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How do you know if you got reported on Xbox?

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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Is a console ban permanent?

You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. console bans a permanent, you need to contact seller and get a refund, there is no way to reverse a console ban regardless if you are the new owner or any other reason.
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