It does not really mean that the checking account is locked-- you can still write checks provided you have sufficient funds in your account. What it does mean is that
you cannot access it on-line. What you have to do to fix it depends on the bank.
You may have to call them or you may be able to request your password via e-mail.
This means that if the account gets locked (by failed logon attempts amounting to the value in the field, account lockout threshold), the account can only be unlocked by an administrator.
account lockout threshold
You need to go in at the administrator level and reset it. If you have locked out the administrator account your only option is to flatten (format) the machine and reload all the software.
His password is undead but it's always locked due to failed login attempts
Most operating systems allow the number of authentication attempts to be set to any of a range of numbers. Best practice is to cause a user account to be locked after 3 to 5 consecutive failed authentication attempts. Beyond that, some lock the account only for a period of time, like 15 minutes to an hour, or may lock it until an administrator intervenes to unlock the account.
never it can never get locked
It is locked because you got reported to many times
how to back your account locked
You go to the bank in person and ask. The account could have been locked for a very good reason.
Try to recover it.
You go to the bank in person and ask. The account could have been locked for a very good reason.
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