Error: “Your Account Has Been Temporarily Locked to Prevent Unauthorize Use...” When Trying to Log Into the Azure* Portal
Content Type: Product Information & Documentation | Article ID: 000094922 | Last Reviewed: 12/15/2025
Unable to log into the Azure* Portal due to unauthorized access.
Encountered this error when logging in to my account: Your account is temporarily locked to prevent unauthorized use. Try again later, and if you still have trouble, contact your admin.

If your account is temporarily locked, it usually means Microsoft has detected unusual activity or multiple failed sign-in attempts, and has locked the account to protect it from unauthorized access.