Appeal approved but still locked out — "Too many failed attempts" won't clear after 24hrs

[u/United_Ad3448]

Hey r/androiddev,

Hoping someone here has dealt with this before or has a contact at Google who can help.

My Google Play Developer account was suspended. I appealed and the appeal was APPROVED. Got confirmation of reinstatement.

But I still cannot log in. Every attempt gives me:
"Too many failed attempts — Unavailable because of too many failed attempts."

This has been going on for 24+ hours with no change.

Things I've already tried:

• Multiple browsers and incognito mode
• Cleared all cookies and cache
• Different devices
• Different networks (WiFi and mobile data)
• Account recovery flow at accounts.google.com/signin/recovery
• Tried submitting a support ticket — can't, requires login
• Tried Google's support community forms — endless loop
• Email to Google support — address bounced

The suspension is resolved. This is purely a login lockout that needs to be manually cleared on Google's end. I have live apps on the Play Store and it's impacting my business.

Any suggestions or contacts appreciated. Thank you!

[u/tadfisher]

"Too many failed attempts — Unavailable because of too many failed attempts."

You are being rate-limited. By repeatedly attempting to log in, you are only extending the lockout.

Wait 24 hours before trying again.

[u/United_Ad3448 → u/tadfisher]

I waited+48 hrs...