How do I recover a disabled Facebook account?
In a nutshell: Facebook may disable your account for violating its Community Standards, with threats of suspension or permanent disablement due to issues like harassment or inappropriate content. Users typically receive warnings before suspension. Account recovery is possible within 180 days through an appeal, but if unsuccessful, permanent disable
Introduction
Facebook may disable your account if you publish content that goes against its Community Standards. Bullying, harassment, fraud, self-injury, and adult nudity are example violations that could get your account suspended or permanently disabled. If your account is disabled, expect an email from Facebook. You'll also get a "we disabled your account" message upon logging in. When your account is disabled, it means you won't be able to use it. Other people also can't view your Facebook profile. You can recover your disabled account by appealing the account suspension within 180 days. How to do it? Read this helpful guide.
Log in to Facebook
To sign in to Facebook, enter your phone number or email and password. Then click Log In. If you've forgotten your password, just click Forgot Password to reset it.
Check Facebook's Message
Facebook does not disable accounts after just one violation. Instead, users usually receive a warning in the form of a post removal for going against the Community Standards. If you continue to commit the same violation, your account may eventually be suspended or permanently disabled.
If you get a "we've suspended your account" message, be sure to appeal the suspension as soon as possible. The time period to appeal an account suspension varies by region, but it's usually 180 days. To appeal a suspension, proceed to the next step.
Click Appeal
Click Appeal to appeal an account suspension on Facebook. Do this within 180 days or within the time period specified on your account. If you don't submit an appeal or if it's unsuccessful, your Facebook account will be permanently disabled. This means that users will no longer be able to view your profile. You can no longer recover your account. To use Facebook again, the only option is to create another account on Facebook.
Log Back in For the Result
You can sign back in after a day to check if your appeal was successful, and that Facebook made a mistake in suspending your account. However, if you did violate the Community Standards, you will no longer be able to recover your disabled account.
To avoid issues with your account, strictly follow Facebook's Community Standards. It's better to be aware of the rules before using Facebook or publishing content. As much as possible, use your real name and avoid creating multiple accounts. Never post sensitive or harmful content, so you don't get warnings or account suspension. If you get a notification about a post removed by Facebook, avoid posting the same content.
Additionally, protect your account so that other people can't use it to post spam or deceive someone. Use strong passwords and never share them with anyone. If you notice suspicious activities, we recommend resetting your password right away.
Conclusion
Have you already submitted your appeal? It usually takes Facebook just a day to review your account. You should be able to fully recover it if you did not go against Facebook's Community Standards. When unsure whether your post may trigger a ban, review the Community Standards again. You can check what's allowed and not allowed to post on Facebook here. When it is removed, refrain from posting the same content. Otherwise, you may completely lose access to your account. Do you still have questions about how to recover a disabled Facebook account? Get in touch with Customer Support today.
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