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Updated on 2024-05-11 GMT+08:00

Why Is the Error Message "The account is locked." Displayed?

If your Huawei Cloud account is locked, wait for 15 minutes and log in to the account again. If you need to change your account password, see (Optional) Resetting a Password.

(Optional) Resetting a Password

  • If you remember your password:
    • If your Huawei Cloud account has not been upgraded to a Huawei ID and you remember the password, you can change the password on the Basic Information page of My Account.
    • If your Huawei Cloud account has been upgraded to a Huawei ID and you remember the password, you can change the password on the Huawei ID website. To do this, go to the Basic Information page of My Account, and click Manage next to HUAWEI ID Information. You are automatically redirected to the Huawei ID website. Choose Account & security, and reset the password in the Security center area.
    • If you are an IAM user and remember the password, hover the cursor over the username in the upper right corner of the console and choose Security Settings. Then change the password on the Basic Information tab page.
  • If you have forgotten your password: