I cannot access my account and my authenticator app has been remotely disabled

Discus and support I cannot access my account and my authenticator app has been remotely disabled in XBoX Accessibility to solve the problem; I am posting this from my daughters account because I cannot access my account from any device and my authenticator app has been disabled. The... Discussion in 'XBoX Accessibility' started by Kenzie Reeves, Oct 7, 2022.

  1. Kenzie Reeves
    Kenzie Reeves Guest

    I cannot access my account and my authenticator app has been remotely disabled


    I am posting this from my daughters account because I cannot access my account from any device and my authenticator app has been disabled. The authenticator app is used to access my password manager app that stores all of my personal data. Included in the password manager is my health insurance and bank account information used to pay for medical treatment.

    I am a cancer patient and I missed a chemotherapy treatment today because I could not provide the proper information for payment. I will likely miss more treatments which will be detrimental to my health if this issue is not resolved. Microsoft support has refused to assist in the matter as well. I currently have an enforcement action against my Xbox Live account and it is causing me to not be able to access my account from any device and has disabled my authenticator app.

    That is not normal protocol for an enforcement action and the enforcement team has no way to be reached. The enforcement is likely to be false due to someone gaining malicious access to the Microsoft system and taking action against random accounts. There is no other explanation for this since I have not been logged into my Xbox in quite some time. Also, the details of an enforcement action are always known by the enforcement team and the team always provides a reason for said enforcement actions. However this time the enforcement team does not state any reason for the action nor is there one listed in their system.

    I am not really concerned with a gaming enforcement action right now, I just want to regain access to my account and authenticator app so I may receive medical services and treatment for a condition that is actively shortening my life. Can anyone please tell me why this may be happening?

    :)
     
    Kenzie Reeves, Oct 7, 2022
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  2. KindGryphon Win User

    I cannot access my account and my authenticator app has been remotely disabled

    I dont think you understand. I CANNOT access my account in any way on any device. When I enter my login credentials and hit enter I receive an error message that I have never seen in 13 years as an Xbox customer that reads "Access Denied: Account Suspended". I cannot manage my security settings, payment options, contact support, or use my authenticator app.

    Never, ever have I heard of an Xbox enforcement action that completely shuts down and disables an entire Microsoft account and every service connected to it. Also, the action on my account has no definitive end date. Every suspension of service is issued for a specific length of time and is given an exact end time down to the hour and the minute. The end time listed on my suspension is blank.

    Lastly, I really appreciate how you avoided commenting on the fact that this issue is actually restricting access to life saving medical treatment for the account holder and that a loss of life could result if the issue is not resolved in a timely manner. Its nice to know that Microsoft enjoys being above all laws and litigation and knows they are immune to liability when it comes to the safety and well being of their customers.
    Sorry to hear what you have going on but just keep in mind this is a mostly community ran forum and the person who responded to you is an independent consultant (i.e. they dont work for Microsoft) so wouldnt really be able to do anything directly with your account other than provide general suggestions to try and help based on the info you provided.

    I really do hope you are able to get this all sorted out though.
  3. Kenzie Reeves Win User

    I cannot access my account and my authenticator app has been remotely disabled

    I dont think you understand. I CANNOT access my account in any way on any device. When I enter my login credentials and hit enter I receive an error message that I have never seen in 13 years as an Xbox customer that reads "Access Denied: Account Suspended". I cannot manage my security settings, payment options, contact support, or use my authenticator app.

    Never, ever have I heard of an Xbox enforcement action that completely shuts down and disables an entire Microsoft account and every service connected to it. Also, the action on my account has no definitive end date. Every suspension of service is issued for a specific length of time and is given an exact end time down to the hour and the minute. The end time listed on my suspension is blank.

    Lastly, I really appreciate how you avoided commenting on the fact that this issue is actually restricting access to life saving medical treatment for the account holder and that a loss of life could result if the issue is not resolved in a timely manner. Its nice to know that Microsoft enjoys being above all laws and litigation and knows they are immune to liability when it comes to the safety and well being of their customers.
  4. Georges C. Win User

    I cannot access my account and my authenticator app has been remotely disabled

    Hello, first it's a pleasure to be able to help you today.

    My name is welcome to the community.

    Hello Kenzie, Enforcement is a department apart from this community and Xbox service.

    As this forum is public viewing and unfortunately as independent consultants we do not have access there is some data or your account, we cannot specify the actual reason or verify precisely what the reason for your suspension or ban.

    Types of Xbox enforcement actions

    https://support.xbox.com/en-us/help/family-onli...

    Xbox device suspensions and bans

    https://support.xbox.com/en-us/help/family-onli...

    Sign in to https://enforcement.xbox.com with the Microsoft account that received the enforcement action.

    1 - Select the handshake icon.

    2- Go to your account's enforcement history.

    3 - Locate your enforcement action.

    4 - Click on "Suspended features".
  5. Georges C. Win User

    I cannot access my account and my authenticator app has been remotely disabled

    Hello again, this is different because an Enforcement action comes with a warning from them.

    If your account has received a lockout from Microsoft, usually the notice has written because some unusual activity.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UVqBq_JVNc

    As this forum is public viewing and unfortunately as independent consultants we do not have access there is some data and neither your account, we can not specify the actual reason or accurately check this issue of blocking.

    I leave below some links that can help you to contact Microsoft.

    Contacting support for a Microsoft Account

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/account-bil...

    Global Customer Service phone numbers

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/globa...
  6. Adzinthe Win User

    Xbox keeps asking me to link my Microsoft Account

    No my Xbox is already linked to my Microsoft account, yet it still asks me to link when I try to access any settings on my Xbox.

    I use the Microsoft authenticator app, so to link I enter the code on screen from the Xbox into Microsoft.com/link, approve the login on the authenticator app, and then nothing happens on the Xbox. The prompt to link my account times out and I cannot access the settings on my Xbox.

    There is no error message.

    I don’t think the account linking is working because my account is already linked; it’s a bug it’s not supposed to be asking me to link again.
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