Reasons for Apple Account Disablement and How to Unlock

When using an iPhone to log in to the App Store, you may sometimes encounter the message “Account has been disabled.”
This situation is usually due to security considerations and can be caused by various reasons, such as multiple incorrect password attempts or prolonged inactivity of the Apple ID.
So, how can you unlock an Apple account when it is disabled? Below is a detailed guide.

Common Reasons for Account Disablement

Frequent logins to Apple ID on different devices
Sharing Apple ID information with others or exposing the account on public forums
Multiple incorrect password entries
Long periods of inactivity on Apple ID, triggering security protection

Unlocking Process

When your Apple ID is disabled, you can unlock it by following these steps:

1. Reset Entry

Click the “Reset” button
Enter your Apple ID and click “Next”

2. Choose a Reset Method

Reset via Email
Reset by Answering Security Questions

If choosing Email Reset:

Open the link in the email as prompted
Complete verification and reset your password

If choosing Security Questions:

Verify your date of birth
Answer the security questions and click “Next”
After successful verification, you can choose to reset the password or unlock Apple ID
After logging in successfully, the system will indicate Apple ID has been unlocked

Notes

Before opening the reset link, make sure the URL is the official Apple website
If you forget the security questions, it is recommended to reset via email
After unlocking or resetting, it is advisable to change your password and update account information to enhance account security

Summary

A disabled Apple account is not a serious issue as long as you follow the steps to unlock it.
To avoid being disabled again, remember to:

Do not share your account information with others
Regularly update your password and security information
Always use official Apple channels for operations

References

Apple Official Support: If your Apple ID is locked or disabled