# Unlock User Account Unlock a user account that the system locked because of too many failed password attempts. ## Discussion Refer to the following sections to determine supported channels and requirements, and to see an example request and response. ### Command availability ||| |--------------------------|---------------------------| |Device channel |macOS | |User channel |N/A | |Requires supervision |macOS | |Allowed in user enrollment|N/A | |Required access right |DeviceLockAndRemovePasscode| ### Example request and response **Request:** ```plist Command RequestType UnlockUserAccount UserName graham CommandUUID 0001_UnlockUserAccount ``` **Response:** ```plist CommandUUID 0001_UnlockUserAccount Status Acknowledged UDID 91FE0F6E-F91C-589A-95E6-02835CE7126D ``` ## Topics ### Commands and responses [`UnlockUserAccountCommand`](/documentation/DeviceManagement/UnlockUserAccountCommand) The command to unlock a user account that the system locked because of too many failed password attempts. [`UnlockUserAccountResponse`](/documentation/DeviceManagement/UnlockUserAccountResponse) A response from the device after it processes the command to unlock a user account that the system locked because of too many failed password attempts. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)