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i seriously tried all the suggested ways but none is working

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2026-06-19T08:28:40.3733333+00:00

i am trying my very best to recover my email address. two years ago microsoft locked my account, i manage to use the recovery email to recover it. but 2 years later, my account is locked again. i never changed my recovery email, yet why this time i cant receive the code? is there a human that i can connect and solve this? seriously very desperate to recover my emaill address.

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  1. Darhyl Amizola 44,120 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-06-19T09:28:14.4233333+00:00

    Hey there! Nice to meet you!

    Just to confirm, do you have access to your recovery email address linked to your account?

    Did you have two-factor authentication (2FA) active on the account?

    If yes, are you able to access the second factor of authentication?

    Important: If you have an active 2FA, ACSR will inform you that your recovery request will be ignored. If you only receive a message that the recovery request is either successful or indicates insufficient information, this means that 2FA is disabled.

    Also, may I know when was the last time you successfully signed in to your account?

    Best regards,

    Darhyl

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  2. AI answer

    2026-06-19T08:28:54.9233333+00:00

    Because only the official automated recovery paths can be used, the next steps depend on exactly what is failing now.

    1. If the account is locked (for suspicious activity or Terms of Use issues):
      • When signing in, if there is no Next button and a message about the account being locked, use the link in the window that begins with aka.ms/ and follow the unlock instructions. A Microsoft Online Safety agent will then review the request and contact via email.
      • Do not submit multiple unlock forms; that can slow the review.
    2. If the problem is not receiving verification codes on the recovery email/phone:
      • Follow the guidance in Troubleshoot Microsoft verification code issues. If access to some security info is still available, sign in to Advanced security options, choose Add a new way to sign in or verify, confirm it, then remove the old method.
      • If access to all security info is lost but the password is known, start sign-in, and at the Verify your identity prompt choose I don't have any of these, then follow the steps to replace security info. After replacement, there is a 30‑day wait before normal sign-in is allowed.
    3. If the password is not accepted or the account is not recognized:
      • Use Recover your account at the password reset page and follow the steps to get a security code and set a new password.
      • If the username is reported as not found, follow My username and password have stopped working and, if still blocked, use the Contact support option provided there.
    4. If none of the above works and security info is unavailable:
      • Use the Sign-in Helper tool first as recommended in Help with the Microsoft account recovery form.
      • If that fails, complete the Microsoft account recovery form with as much accurate information as possible. If a request is not granted, it can be retried (up to two times per day) after reviewing the guidance on how to fill it out.
      • For security reasons, support agents cannot bypass these automated checks, send password reset links, or directly change account details.

    If the account has been locked or security info changed in a way that cannot be verified through these automated tools, there is no additional manual or “human override” path beyond the forms and tools linked in the documentation.


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