Your Outlook.com account might be temporarily blocked because we noticed some unusual sign-in activity. We know that having your account blocked is frustrating, but we also want to protect you from fraud or abuse. Here's how to unblock your account. Unblock or unlock your account To unblock your account, you'll need to reset your password. Unblock your account Enter the email address of the blocked account, then enter the characters you see on your screen and select Next . Enter the code generated by your authenticator app or select Use a different verification option to get a text message. Notes: You don't need a smartphone to receive a security code. Text messages may c...