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# Unlocking a User

Unlock a My Users, Reseller Users, or Merchant Users account after failed password attempts.

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**Use this page when** you have appropriate access, such as an Administrator, and need to unlock an account that's locked after failed password attempts.
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**Do NOT use this page when** your own account is the one that's locked — see the note below instead.
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An account locks after three consecutive failed password attempts. Only users with appropriate access, such as an Administrator, can unlock accounts.

## Setup / If a merchant administrator is locked out or has lost their password

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Locked merchant administrators can contact you or wait 30 minutes for automatic unlocking. If necessary, they can contact PAYware Connect Technical Support.

If a merchant administrator loses their password, reset it. Passwords are encrypted and cannot be retrieved.
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## Unlock a user

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### Open User Manager

Go to **Account Admin** → **User Manager**.
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### Choose the user group

Select **My Users**, **Reseller Users**, or **Merchant Users**.
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### Select the locked user

Find the user in **User Search/Maintenance**. A lock icon in the first column identifies a locked user. Select the user's row, then click **Unlock**.
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### Confirm the unlock

Confirm the unlock. The lock icon disappears when the account is unlocked.
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Also called: locked account, locked out, failed login, unlock account. Search terms: user manager, My Users, Reseller Users, Merchant Users, three failed attempts.

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