How to Get Your Tiktok Account Unbanned
After hours of thinking on TikTok video, you are ready to record your idea.
But when you open the app, you get a horrific notification.
Your account is banned.
But what exactly did you do? Can you reverse it?
The most common reason for accounts being banned is breaking the community guidelines.
Luckily, you can get your account back.
And there are few ways to accelerate the process.
If your account was recently banned, here’s what you need to know:
- Can you get back a banned TikTok account?
- How to get Your TikTok account unbanned?
- Why is your TikTok account banned?
Can You Get Back A Banned TikTok Account?
The good news is that yes, you can get a temporarily banned account back.
But there are no cases of a permanently banned account being brought back.
If you want your banned TikTok account back, there is still hope!
But first, we need to know which type of ban you received.
What Types Of Bans Can An Account Have?
There are four different types of TikTok bans.
Three of them are temporary and one of them is permanent.
Whenever you get banned, you’ll receive a banner notification.
You won’t receive a notification for a shadowban since it’s supposed to be “secret.”
- Shadowban. A shadowban limits your exposure when posting new content.
- Banned from live streaming or the comments section. You lose the ability to comment and live stream on TikTok.
- Temporary ban. Whenever you make a minor violation.
- Permanently banned. After committing multiple violations.
After your account has been banned you need to wait a few days before you can use the TikTok app again.
The time of the ban depends on the offense.
How to Get Your TikTok Account Unbanned
A temporary or permanently banned TikTok account won’t be able to post videos, or access certain features.
If you think there was some sort of mistake regarding your ban, you have two options.
You can wait until the suspension expires or submit an appeal.
An appeal is a form of feedback so an individual TikTok employee can review your case.
Here’s how to appeal on TikTok:
Fill An Appeal Form
When you access TikTok, you can make an appeal on your account.
To appeal, follow the instructions provided here:
- Step 1: Open TikTok.
- Step 2: Select your profile icon.
- Step 3: Tap the icon on the top right corner.
- Step 4: On Settings & Privacy, scroll down and tap “Report a Problem.”
- Step 5: Click “Account and Profile.” Select the Profile Page, and then select Other.
- Step 6: Click on “Need More Help”
- Step 7: Create a report and tap appeal or report.
After that, you’ll need to wait for TikTok’s response. It usually takes them something between 1 to 5 days to write a reply.
Write To Support From Outside The App
To contact TikTok support, you’ll need this email: business-servicesupport@tiktok.com
Before submitting your email, think of what you will write.
You’ll need to explain that there was a mistake regarding your account or apologize.
Make sure to write the following:
- Provide your TikTok username.
- Be polite.
- Write your feedback eloquently.
- Remember that you are talking to a person, not a corporation.
- Provide photos or videos as evidence.
- Briefly explain what went wrong.
After that is done, send your email and hope for the best.
How Long Does A TikTok Banned Account Appeal Take?
There is no exact amount of time.
However, many users have reported receiving a response after 1 to 5 working days.
It mostly depends on each user case and the current volume of requests.
Be patient, as they receive reports from all over the world.
Why Is Your TikTok Account Banned?
You get a ban because:
- You use a third-party app to increase your followers
- Being underage (you can change your age on TikTok)
- Someone filed a report against you.
- You consistently violate community guidelines.
Most social media platforms have similar guidelines. So if you read them, you know the TikTok guidelines as well.
Just to be clear, let’s briefly explain them all.
TikTok Community Guidelines
TikTok’s Community Guidelines are pretty clear about what is not allowed on the platform. However, most people skipped over them; here’s a quick recap of all of them:
- Don’t post violent content or incite violence.
- Don’t promote eating disorders.
- Don’t threaten a minor safety.
- Don’t promote illegal activities.
- Don’t promote self-harm.
- Don’t encourage hate speech.
- Don’t promote harassment.
TikTok policies are very clear about what you and other users can do on the app.
Can You Bypass A TikTok Ban?
There are ways to bypass a TikTok ban; however, they require a bit of outside-the-box thinking.
Nothing stops you from creating a new TikTok account if your account was banned.
You won’t get the same followers, but it’s better than not using the app.
Just keep a low profile.
Lastly, in some countries, TikTok is banned permanently, and a great way to cheat the system is by using a VPN.
FAQ
How Do I Get My TikTok Back After Being Banned?
You’ll need to make an appeal.
Write to TikTok and explain why you think they made a mistake.
If that doesn’t work, you’ll need to do an account change.
How Long Does A Permanent Ban Last On TikTok?
If you were banned from TikTok temporarily, you’ll need to wait a couple of days.
However, a permanent ban is… permanent! You can’t do much but create a new account or make an appeal.
Karen is a senior technical writer and copywriter at Hypegrowth. Her area of expertize are social media apps and new media.