A lock after reset can happen when old devices keep submitting the previous password, too many attempts trigger a rate limit, or the reset did not apply to the account you expected.
Short answer: Stop repeated attempts, verify the account identifier, wait for any stated lock period and use only the provider’s official recovery page.
Check the likely cause first
- Confirm the username or email shown on the reset confirmation.
- Disconnect or update old mail apps, browsers and devices that may retry saved credentials.
- Check for a security alert showing an unfamiliar recovery change.
Fix it in the safest order
- Pause login attempts so the temporary lock can expire.
- Open the official recovery page by typing the known domain or using the app.
- Secure the recovery email and phone, then create a unique password not used elsewhere.
- After access returns, review sessions and update saved passwords on each trusted device.
Change one thing at a time and retest. That makes it easier to identify the cause and undo a setting if the result is worse.
How to confirm the fix
Sign in once in a private window, then add devices back one at a time and watch for new lock alerts.
What not to do
- Do not pay third parties promising instant unlock.
- Do not reuse the old password with a small variation.
When to contact support
Use official support and identity verification if recovery details were changed or the lock continues beyond the stated period.
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