Should I ask customers to send passwords or one-time codes?

No. The templates explicitly tell shoppers not to send passwords, one-time codes, backup codes, private links, ID images, card numbers, bank details, or other secrets in support email.

Does this template guarantee account access?

No. It explains a next support step without promising unlock, restored access, verification success, order access, refund, or exact timing.

Account-support email template

Account locked escalation template for Shopify merchants

A concise note for moving a locked account issue to the proper support path. It keeps the response safe and practical: use store-side lookup details, avoid collecting secrets, and do not promise account unlock, restored access, verification success, order access, refund, or exact timing.

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Use this when

A concise note for moving a locked account issue to the proper support path.

Keep these guardrails

Do not promise escalation outcome
Avoid collecting sensitive documents in email
Set one clear next step

Do not collect secrets

Do not ask for passwords, one-time codes, backup codes, government ID images, private account links, full card numbers, bank details, private payment details, or remote-access invitations in ordinary support email.

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This account access issue may need to be reviewed through the appropriate account-support process. Please do not send passwords, one-time codes, backup codes, government ID images, full card numbers, bank details, or private account links in this email. We will use the available store record to identify the next support step.

Adapt it safely

Replace unlock promises with one concrete support step.
Keep security-code handling strict: customers should never email codes.
Separate order help from account access outcomes when possible.
Use your own store policy before describing any account-support process.

More locked-account templates

Account locked first reply templateA first response when a shopper says their customer account is locked or blocked. Too many login attempts templateA cautious reply when the shopper sees a too many login attempts or temporary lock message. Account locked after password reset templateA response when the account remains locked after a password reset attempt. Account locked security review templateA neutral message when support needs to describe a possible security-related review without overclaiming. Account locked order access templateA reply when a locked account prevents the shopper from viewing order information. Account locked digital download templateA safe response when a locked account affects access to a digital download or file.