Please help with account recovery- almost a year of being locked out

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Please help with account recovery- almost a year of being locked out

Tj H 0

I would like to start of saying that I have had a Microsoft account linked to my Xbox since approximately 2014.

In November of 2025 I turned on my Xbox and was prompted to login. I inputted the incorrect password and was then locked out of my Xbox account and advised to login to Microsoft.

upon logging in to Microsoft account with my correct password, I was advised that due to suspicious activity on my account, I would need to verify my information prior to changing my password.

The email connected to the account is no longer active and through various conversations with the carrier, cannot be accessed or reinstated.
The phone number connected to the account is no longer my phone number and does not appear to be active .
i have attempted to recover my account more than 20 times, attempting 2 times per day in a 24 hour period.
i have had multiple chats with online representatives advising me that they would be the rep that would be able to help me recover my account, but send me to the same recovery form.

at this point, it has almost been a year since I have had access to my account. I have received no option of a 30 day lock on my account for the information to change nor anything similar. I would really appreciate any assistance with this as I have spent thousands of dollars over the years on this account and no longer have access to any of it .

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Vikki-T 12,080 Microsoft External Staff Moderator

Hi Tj H,

I understand how difficult this must be after being locked out for so long, especially when the account contains purchases and an Xbox profile you have used for many years.

From your description, the main issue is that you no longer have access to either of the security verification methods associated with the account. Unfortunately, this is a user-to-user support forum, and forum contributors and support agents cannot manually bypass account verification, change the security information, or restore access to an account.

Since the account was locked due to suspicious activity, please check the message displayed when you try to sign in:

If it contains a link beginning with aka.ms/, use that specific link to submit an account reinstatement request. After submitting it, avoid sending duplicate requests because this may delay the review.
If no such link appears, try the Microsoft account Sign-in Helper.

If you are directed back to the recovery form, review Microsoft’s guidance for completing the account recovery form before submitting it again. If possible, submit it from a device and location previously used with the account and include accurate Xbox-related information, such as the gamertag, console details, previous passwords, and purchase information requested by the form.

I realize you have already made many recovery attempts, but these are the only secure channels available for verifying ownership. I hope the reinstatement or Sign-in Helper process can direct your case to the appropriate review path. Thank you so much for your understanding.

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Tj H 0 Reputation points

2026-10-16T16:37:50.53+00:00

I have attempted to recover the account so many times that I have a chart with all my attempts and info that’s been attempted. The fact that I have been doing this for almost a year should be enough to escalate this matter.

At what point can I speak with an actual Microsoft representative to help me with this?

Am I supposed to just give up on an account that I have spent years of my life using because Microsoft doesn’t have a support centre?

Why can’t I suspend the account for 30 days and have the information changed? It’s been suspended for 343 days Already

please advise where and how I can escalate this matter as it feels like there is no solution presented.
Vikki-T 12,080 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-10-17T11:43:33.15+00:00

Hi Tj H,

I understand why you are asking for an escalation after 343 days and so many unsuccessful recovery attempts. I also recognize that being directed back to the same form does not feel like a meaningful next step.

The 30-day security information process is separate from the length of time an account has been locked. The 30-day period begins only after a request to replace all security information has been successfully initiated. Unfortunately, the 343 days that the account has remained inaccessible do not count toward that waiting period.

Since you would like to speak with a Microsoft representative, please visit Contact Microsoft Support and sign in with another Microsoft account that you can access. Enter Microsoft account recovery as the issue, select Get Help, and then check whether Contact Support or live chat is available.

Please keep in mind that a support representative cannot manually bypass ownership verification, replace the security information, or restore access directly. However, the representative may be able to clarify which official review path applies to the lock message you are receiving.

I understand this is not the immediate restoration you are seeking, but you should not have to keep repeating the same recovery attempt without first receiving clarification about the correct review path. Thank you for your patience and understanding.