account locked

Login attempt failed

Account locked describes a security state where access to an online account has been suspended, typically after too many failed login attempts or suspicious activity: My account locked after I forgot my password.

The phrase appears in error messages and support contexts.

Unlocking usually requires identity verification or waiting out a timeout period.

Related

security · denied · access · login · verification · unauthorized · hacked · identity theft · security breach · breach · reset · recovery · disabled · restricted · authentication · credentials · timeout · failed

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access status

account lockedlogged in

Authenticated to a system

authenticated · signed in · full access · free access

Family

account, locked, accounts, accounting, accountant, accountants, accountable, accountability, unaccountable

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Top 200,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G