Access Restricted (2024)

FAQs

Why is Google saying my access is restricted? ›

It looks like this account is associated with a country or territory where one or more Google services aren't available. Under Google's Terms of Service, you no longer have access to these services."

Google Accounts are usually disabled if the account's owner hasn't followed our policies. Google's policies include: Google Terms of Service. Other policies and terms for our products and services.

In Drive, right-click the file with a content restriction and click Unlock lock_open. Figure 2. Remove a file content restriction within a Drive file list. Open the file with a content restriction and click (Locked mode) lock > Unlock file.

If your account is disabled, you can ask Google to restore your access. To get started, head to myaccount.google.com and enter your Gmail address. Tip: If you can't get in to your account, you may be able to download and save account data from some Google Services.

Bank accounts are typically frozen for suspected illegal activity, a creditor seeking payment, or by government request. A frozen account may also be a sign that you've been a victim of identity theft. Each situation requires specific actions to unfreeze the account.

If an app or site doesn't meet our security standards, Google might block anyone who's trying to sign in to your account from it. Less secure apps can make it easier for hackers to get in to your account, so blocking sign-ins from these apps helps keep your account safe.

Restricted content is potentially sensitive content about an individual. Restricted content can be marked as Restricted or Restricted+ depending on the sensitivity of the content. Restricted and Restricted+ content may occasionally be stored in Google Issue Tracker.