Facebook account disabled? Here's how to recover a blocked Facebook account

Recover blocked Facebook account (2023)

When does Facebook disable your account?

Facebook disables accounts that do not comply with the company's terms of service. To be precise, Facebook says it will disable your account for any of the following reasons:

• Posting content that does not comply with the Facebook Terms.
• Use of a fictitious name.
• Impersonate someone.
• Continued behavior that is prohibited on Facebook and is against the Community Standards.
• Contacting other people for the purpose of harassment, advertising, promotion, or other activities that are not permitted.

Recover FB account disabled by Facebook

If you believe you have not violated any of the aforementioned Facebook terms, you can request a review. Here's how to do it:

1. Visit the Facebook account appeal form and fill in the required details. Facebook asks for your login email address or phone number, full name, and your ID for verification. Facebook accepts both government and non-government IDs. Check out the list of all supported identifiers at the link right here.

2. Once all data has been uploaded, click "Submit" to submit your appeal. Facebook will then review your appeal. The Company will allow access to your account if it believes that your account has been disabled by accident. In addition, the social network may contact you for additional information as part of the verification process.

Recover Disabled Facebook Account

If you have previously disabled or permanently deleted your Facebook account, you can still restore it as long as it is within the 30-day recovery window. Here's how to reactivate a disabled Facebook account:

1. The process to recover a disabled Facebook account is as easy as logging in with your credentials. Visit the Facebook website and log in with your username and password. If you have temporarily disabled your account, logging in will activate your account and you will be able to start using the platform.

2. If you chose to permanently delete your account instead, you will need to confirm your reactivation. On the confirmation page, you will see the date your account will be deleted. Click "Revert Delete" to restore and access your Facebook account.

Frequently asked Questions

Q: What happens when Facebook disables your account?

You cannot log into your disabled Facebook account. You are effectively locked out of your account and unable to use any of the Facebook features.

Q: How long does Facebook block your account?

Disabled Facebook accounts will be disabled indefinitely unless you file an appeal. Be sure to respond if company representatives contact you for more information. When replying, check to see if the request is actually from Facebook and not from scammers.

Q: Can Facebook disable your account for no reason?

Facebook doesn't usually disable accounts without a good reason. The company routinely disables accounts that violate its terms of service. If Facebook has blocked your account by mistake, you can submit a verification request to regain access.

Get Your Disabled Facebook Account Back

If you have a disabled Facebook account despite following the company's guidelines, you can expect positive outcomes on the appeal. If you have violated Facebook's terms of service, you can try creating a new account. Meanwhile, if you think someone has hacked your Facebook, use our linked guide to check and recover a hacked Facebook account.

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