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What to do if it says you cannot login because account has been locked

i cannot sign into App Store it says my account is locked

Posted on Feb 6, 2023 2:48 AM

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Posted on Feb 6, 2023 3:10 AM

If you get the your account is disabled in the App Store and iTunes notice, there is something going on with your account that cannot be fixed at your end. Please " contact Apple Support for help at a time they're open.


If your account is locked:

If you see one of the following messages, your Apple ID locked automatically to protect your security and you can't sign in to any Apple services:

  • “This Apple ID has been disabled for security reasons”
  • "You can't sign in because your account has been disabled due to security reasons"
  • "This Apple ID has been locked due to security reasons"

You need to reset your password to regain access. Find out how to reset your password

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Feb 6, 2023 3:10 AM in response to Soccerskillz11

If you get the your account is disabled in the App Store and iTunes notice, there is something going on with your account that cannot be fixed at your end. Please " contact Apple Support for help at a time they're open.


If your account is locked:

If you see one of the following messages, your Apple ID locked automatically to protect your security and you can't sign in to any Apple services:

  • “This Apple ID has been disabled for security reasons”
  • "You can't sign in because your account has been disabled due to security reasons"
  • "This Apple ID has been locked due to security reasons"

You need to reset your password to regain access. Find out how to reset your password

What to do if it says you cannot login because account has been locked

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