Event ID 4767: A user account was unlocked

Written when a locked-out account is unlocked by an administrator.

Log
Security
Category
Account management

Why it matters

  • An unlock straight after a lockout caused by an attacker can let the attack continue.

What to check

Check who unlocked it and whether the cause of the lockout was understood first.

How to turn it on

Advanced Audit Policy: Account Management > Audit User Account Management.