Signing in problem to outlook mail account

Reg Jeffery 5 Reputation points
2025-12-13T10:43:40.0633333+00:00

I am not able to sign in to my main Outlook email account. I have reset password as directed. I get a screen saying attempt failed. Try again. I repeat and same answer. Help please.

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  1. Q&A Assist
    2025-12-13T10:43:49.5566667+00:00
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    If you are unable to sign in to your Outlook email account despite resetting your password, there are several steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue:

    1. Check Account Status: Ensure that your account is not blocked. You can do this by signing in to the Microsoft Entra admin center and verifying the account status.
    2. Reset Password Again: Sometimes, the password reset may not have been successful. Try resetting your password again using the Self-Service Password Reset wizard if you have that option enabled.
    3. Multifactor Authentication: If you have multifactor authentication enabled, ensure that you are completing that process correctly. Check your authentication contact information to ensure it is up to date.
    4. Clear Cache and Cookies: Sometimes, browser cache and cookies can cause issues. Clear your browser's cache and cookies and try signing in again.
    5. Try a Different Browser or Device: If possible, try accessing your Outlook account from a different web browser or device to rule out any browser-specific issues.
    6. Contact Support: If none of the above steps work, you may need to contact Microsoft Support for further assistance. You can find the appropriate contact information for your region at the Microsoft support page.

    Following these steps should help you resolve the signing in issue with your Outlook account.

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  2. John Jefferson Doyon 49,700 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-12-13T11:18:36.9966667+00:00

    Hi, I'm John! I will help you with this.

    Microsoft Q&A is public, and we can only provide information. It is beyond our capability to assist directly with the account or login-related issues.


    To help narrow down the issue:

    1. Could you let me know if you’re seeing any specific error messages when you try to sign in?
    2. Also, could you provide the steps you have already taken? This will help me avoid recommending them again.

    Click "Add comment" to let me know.

    Regards,

    John J.D.

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