My Yahoo messenger account is locked, how do I unlock it?

As its name implies, Yahoo Messenger allows you to exchange instant messages with other Yahoo users. But the software's capabilities extend far beyond one-on-one text conversations. You can use Yahoo Messenger to participate in chat rooms, share photos, make telephone calls, video chat, play games and more. When you experience problems accessing your Yahoo Messenger account, you may receive a message that it has been locked.


Locked Accounts
Yahoo places locks on Messenger accounts as a security precaution. The locks take effect when there are multiple, failed attempts to access a user's Yahoo account. Even if you unsuccessfully tried to to sign in to a different Yahoo product, you may find your Messenger account locked. b> Unlocking Accounts b> To unlock your account, go to Yahoo's sign-in page and enter your user ID and password. When you reach your My Yahoo page, click on one of the Quicklinks you see on the left side of the page. Leave your My Yahoo page open. Sign into Yahoo Messenger for the Web, then try to sign into Yahoo Messenger. If you are unsuccessful, contact customer care. b> Current Versions b> "Account locked" messages aren't the only sign-in problems you may experience with Yahoo Messenger. Some users experience sign-in issues when using older versions of the software. Yahoo engineers recommend upgrading to the newest version of Messenger. To determine what version you have, look for the "About Yahoo Messenger" link under the Help menu. Visit the Yahoo Messenger website to determine if this is the current version. b> Other Sign-in Issues b> When you have trouble signing in to Messenger, verify that your Internet connection is working. You can do this by navigating to a webpage. If you are able to sign into Yahoo Mail but not Messenger, there may be a problem with your connection settings. The Yahoo Help website offers troubleshooting steps for these settings. Hope this helps

I can't sing in to my yahoo messenger because it keep saying that my account is lock n it says go to yahoo via web browser and unlock it how do i unlock it my

It has been locked by my brother . when i am trying to sign my mail or messenger it is showing YOUR ACCOUNT HAS BEEN LOCKED (81003003).my messenger is Yahoo! messenger 9.0 (beta).

there was a problem signing you into yahoo. messenger your acount has been locked.please click forgot password to start the unlocking process

Hello nhetperez,
You must call the number and speak with a yahoo support representative. They will be able to unlock her account for you!

81003003

You will have to take the same route as if someone has accessed your account and changed the security questions
Follow the route for 'my account has been compromised'

https://edit.yahoo.com/forgotroot/

To unlock your account

1) Close Yahoo Messenger completely
2) Go to Yahoo WEB Messenger
3) Log in there
4) Hey presto your account is unlocked
5) log out of web messenger
6) reboot computer
7) Yahoo Messenger should now log in properly

If this has helped you then please help me and vote kindly, thank you.

It sounds like your account has been locked. This is quite common. To unlock your account --

1) close and exit Yahoo Messenger
2) Got to Yahoo Web Messenger
3) Log on as normal
4) Your account is now unlocked
5) Log out of web messenger
6) Reboot your computer

Yahoo Messenger should now work as expected.

If this helped you then please help me by voting. Thank you.

Hi, locked accounts are quitecommon with Yahoo! To solve this problem, do the following.

1) Close and exit from Yahoo! Messenger completely
2) Log on to Yahoo! Web Messenger
3) Log off Yahoo! Web Messenger
4) Your account is now unlocked
5) Reboot your computer
6) Yahoo! Messenger should now work as expected

If this helped you then please help me by voting kindly, thank you