Summary

This article explains that if you tried to create a Microsoft account and got a message saying account creation was blocked, it's because we detected some unusual activity.

Tips to get around the account creation blocked message when trying to create a new Microsoft account

If you see this message when trying to create a new account, we acknowledge that this can be frustrating, and we apologize for the inconvenience, but we do this to protect all our customers.

Follow these tips and try creating an account again: 

  • Try using a different device.

  • Clear your browser's cache.

  • Try using a different browser.

  • Don't use the browser's private mode.

  • Enable JavaScript in your browser.

Try again

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