How can I enable my Media & Purchases account?

My Apple ID shows the message “Your Media & Purchases account has been disabled.”


I think this happened because I entered my password incorrectly several times and tried logging in from a VPN.


I already tried resetting my password, verifying my phone number, and following Apple’s instructions, but my account is still disabled.




Can someone guide me on how to enable it again?




Device: iPhone 17


iOS version: 18.5

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Posted on Nov 3, 2025 4:05 AM

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Posted on Nov 3, 2025 4:38 AM

Hello,


If a message says 'Your Media & Purchases account has been disabled' - Apple Support read that eponymous support article if you see that message or one saying: “You cannot login because your account has been locked.” This is not something anybody on this forum can resolve for you. Tap or click on this link and choose the self help method, or a contact option ➞ https://getsupport.apple.com/?caller=kbase&PGF=PGF63005&category_id=SC0245&symptom_id=23362 .


or for additional telephone contacts refer to: Contact Apple Support - Apple Support


Use the above resources I provide to contact Apple instead of starting at the top level general support link at Contact - Official Apple Support . The special contact link I provided is the most direct contact method to get to the right people at Apple and it is the one Apple suggests you use. I am saving you the trouble and time looking for it. 😉


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Nov 3, 2025 4:38 AM in response to habibafg123

Hello,


If a message says 'Your Media & Purchases account has been disabled' - Apple Support read that eponymous support article if you see that message or one saying: “You cannot login because your account has been locked.” This is not something anybody on this forum can resolve for you. Tap or click on this link and choose the self help method, or a contact option ➞ https://getsupport.apple.com/?caller=kbase&PGF=PGF63005&category_id=SC0245&symptom_id=23362 .


or for additional telephone contacts refer to: Contact Apple Support - Apple Support


Use the above resources I provide to contact Apple instead of starting at the top level general support link at Contact - Official Apple Support . The special contact link I provided is the most direct contact method to get to the right people at Apple and it is the one Apple suggests you use. I am saving you the trouble and time looking for it. 😉


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