The Referenced Account is Currently Locked Out: How to Fix

To fix this issue, you might want to disable certain security features

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Are you having problems while trying tolog into your Microsoft account? In that case, you will most likely receive the following alert:The referencedaccountis currently locked out and may not be logged on to.

This can be a problem, and youwon’t be able to log in with your Microsoft account, so it’s important to fix this issue as soon as possible.

What does the referenced account is currently locked out and may be logged on to mean?

How long will I be locked out of my computer?

This depends on the administrator and the configuration of this policy. In some cases, you might be locked out for a few minutes.

In others, you might be locked out permanently until an administrator manually addresses the issue.

How to fix account locked-out issues?

1. Wait 30 minutes

2. Remove the Account lockout threshold

Now you can verify if everything was fixed by entering the wrong password several times. If you’re not gettingThe referencedaccountis currently locked out and may not be logged on tomessage, you successfully fixed this security issue.

Remember that if you can’t remember your password, you have to reset it manually. You may also try toremove your Windows password.

Speaking of passwords, if you want to manage better the passwords you use on your computer, check out this guide on the best password manager for Windows 10.

The Referenced Account is Currently Locked Out: How to Fix#

What does the referenced account is currently locked out and may be logged on to mean?#

How long will I be locked out of my computer?#

How to fix account locked-out issues?#

1. Wait 30 minutes#

2. Remove the Account lockout threshold#