If you’ve ever had your Microsoft account blocked, you know that the process of unblocking it can be a bit of a hassle. Here’s how to delete a blocked Microsoft account in just a few simple steps. ..


If you haven’t logged in to your account for more than two years, it will be deleted permanently under the Microsoft Account Activity Policy.

Set the Account lockout duration option to 0 if you want the system to automatically unlock a locked-out account after its expiration. The number of minutes can range from 1 to 99,999. A value of 0 means that the account will be locked out indefinitely until an administrator unlocks it manually.

Go to account.microsoft.com with your login details and log in. Select the Your Info tab at the top of the page. Continue reading to learn more about Microsoft accounts.

If you try to log in to your account and are greeted with the message “your account has been locked,” it’s because

If you decide to close your Microsoft account, there is a 60-day grace period during which you may reconnect it. After 60 days, your Microsoft account will be permanently deleted. For further information, go to https://account.microsoft.com and sign in.