Why is SQL Server account locked out?

What happens if SQL account is locked?

Login into SQL Server using Windows Authentication. In Object Explorer, open Security folder, open Logins folder. Right click on SA account and go to Properties. In the Login Properties window, uncheck the box beside Login is locked out and click OK.

How do you unlock a SQL user?

Using SQL*Plus to Unlock Accounts and Reset Passwords1Start SQL*Plus and log in as the SYS user, connecting as SYSDBA: Copy $ $ORACLE_HOME/bin/sqlplus SQL> CONNECT SYS as SYSDBA Enter password: sys_password.2Enter the command ALTER USER account IDENTIFIED BY password ACCOUNT UNLOCK; to unlock an account. Note:Using SQL*Plus to Unlock Accounts and Reset Passwords

How do I unlock a SQL database?

Steps to unlock SQL Server database with SQL Password Genius1Get SQL Password Genius on your computer. ... 2Browse SQL database file in computer to open it in SQL Password Genius. ... 3Select user and click "Reset" button. ... 4Exit SQL Password Genius and unlock SQL Server database.How to Unlock SQL Server Database without User Password - iSunshare

How do I stop a SQL Server lock?

The following methods can be used to reduce lock contention and increase overall throughput:1Avoid situations in which many processes are attempting to perform updates or inserts on the same data page. ... 2Avoid transactions that include user interaction. ... 3Keep transactions that modify data as short as possible.How to reduce lock contention in SQL Server - Microsoft Support