How long does it take to unlock an account?

Discus and support How long does it take to unlock an account? in XBoX on Windows to solve the problem; So to start - for context (and I did explain this to MS) - I previously had attempted to purchase Minecraft by using my primary account. First time was... Discussion in 'XBoX on Windows' started by mikeSassilar, Jul 27, 2021.

  1. mikeSassilar
    mikeSassilar Guest

    How long does it take to unlock an account?


    So to start - for context (and I did explain this to MS) - I previously had attempted to purchase Minecraft by using my primary account. First time was back in 2010, via yahoo, it didn't go through cause the site (Mojang) apparently doesn't accept other emails (only conclusion I have). Sent a form to support, never got a reply.

    More recently, I tried again, this time with gmail, same thing with my yahoo - when attempting to login, site says "This account doesn't exist" and when trying to create an account with that same email, site then say "this email is already in use". Even tried freshly made gmail accounts, same as before.

    So VERY VERY recently, I finally decided to create a new hotmail account. THAT worked. So then I could FINALLY purchase it and play it.

    Then 3 days later "Your account has been locked because you have violated MS's ToS". All I did was play the game that I bought. I used the email for nothing else (and no, not risking going through those "popular" hack servers I hear about on youtube - I like my computer being alive).

    So I try to enter a phone number on the thing that says my account is locked. It refuses the number, it doesn't load, just instantly says "we cant use that number" (It can receive texts and I can contact them directly with it, if I can, they can too). So I go straight to live agents and find out WHY it was locked, first it's "Questionable Activity", again merely used to play the game I bought, then I'm told it's merely because it is 3 days old.

    Seriously? They think I'm a bot? I passed the captcha thing, I didn't make some random letter random number name account, AND I BOUGHT A PRODUCT. They are a gaming company now and should know that many ppl who play minecraft are KIDS, and very likely, will create brand new accounts, and that warrants locking an account????

    Finally, I'm told it will be resolved. I'm told to expect an update in a couple hours. Hours later, no update. I contact them again, same thing "wait a couple hours" and they wanted me to fill out some form. It's now been several hours since then.

    So, how long does it REALLY take to unlock an account where I did nothing wrong, nothing criminal, I didn't violate anything, and all I did was USE the product that I bought from them??? It feels like I am being stalled. Patience is wearing thin and I am REALLY REALLY not "satisfied" in the slightest.

    :)
     
    mikeSassilar, Jul 27, 2021
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  2. Pamie 45 Win User

    How long does it take to unlock an account?

    Microsoft has no right to block anyone’s account without prior consent. It’s been 2 days now and they have punished me by blocking my account because I have continued to try to use it. None of the robot remedies that they keep directing me to works. They just sent me another one.
  3. mikeSassilar Win User

    How long does it take to unlock an account?

    ticket - SIR4668235 - its now been 18 hours.

    I hope your fellows realize how dumb it is to lock an account for such a tiny reason, especially since I purchased a product with that account. If I were a bot, I wouldn't have bought anything, I would have spammed the site to death instead.
  4. Christopher Revoredo Win User

    How long does it take to unlock an account?

    Hi there Mike! Christopher here, an Xbox fan and been on Xbox for years already. I would really love to make your day by helping you out. Been there and unfortunately done that, in my case my account was locked due to a mistake, just like yours, this was 2 years ago and for me, my account was locked unfortunately around a week. Yes, I don't expect this to be the answer you were looking for but it was my case. I'm really sorry and I totally understand the frustration.
  5. mikeSassilar Win User

    How long does it take to unlock an account?

    nope, they are doing worse, stealing it from me. they send me their "solution", the very thing that refused my number in the beginning of this damnable mess. They know i already tried it.

    and same result as last time "we cant use that number".

    so its theft then....
  6. Christopher Revoredo Win User

    How long does it take to unlock an account?

    Once again I totally understand the frustration.
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