Facebook or Instagram account suspended, locked, disabled or deleted for no reason? Here's how to potentially get it back

In today’s digital age, social media has become an essential part of our daily routine. Whether it’s for personal or business purposes, Facebook and Instagram are two of the most widely used social media platforms.

However, some have recently come across instances where their accounts have been suspended, locked, disabled, or deleted without any apparent reason.

Some Facebook or Instagram accounts suspended for no reason

This has been a frustrating experience for the affected users who reported (1,2) their concerns on forums like Reddit.

Instagram disabled my account for no reason?? My account was suspended two days ago for “violating community guidelines,” but my profile is super vanilla. Just pictures of my friends & family.
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my account has been gone for over a month now and I haven’t heard anything since.
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It appears that the inconvenience has been affecting some since as long as 2020 and the situation is only getting worse.

Furthermore, some users use the platforms for making their bread and butter and the issue is keeping them from the bare minimum.

How to get back a suspended, locked, disabled or deleted Facebook or Instagram account

Fortunately, there are ways that users can use to potentially get their accounts back.

Firstly, it is essential to understand why FB and IG might suspend, lock, disable or delete an account. These platforms have community standards and guidelines that users must follow.

Failure to comply with these rules can result in account suspension, locking, disablement or deletion.

These rules aim to maintain a safe and respectful environment for all users, and violation of these rules can lead to harsh consequences.

If your account has been suspended, locked, disabled or deleted, the first step is to check the community standards and guidelines.

But it is also crucial to note that in some cases there has been no violation of any guidelines or standards. And indeed, there are alternative methods that might work for some of those affected.

One method is to contact Facebook or Instagram through their official emails and sending a request to get Meta Verified.

I got my account back!!!! I sent emails everyday and then signed up for MetaVerified. Then I was connected to support within 24 hours.
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This method has worked for some users who were able to get their accounts back within 24 hours after reaching out to the platforms.

Another method that has worked for some users is to file a complaint with the California Attorney Group.

This group has helped users in the past who were affected by FB and IG account issues. It is essential to note that this method is more of a last resort and should only be used if all other methods have failed.

A user suggested submitting a complaint with the local AG.They also suggested sending one through online form, and one through certified physical mail.

Another way to curb the issue involves following the People Clerk Method as mentioned by another user.

“People Clerk Method” Send a demand letter through People Clerk https://www.peopleclerk.com/ but rather than mail to facebook/meta, mail their legal team:
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Using this method helped the user to get in touch with Meta Attorneys in a span of 1 week.

While these methods for retrieving a suspended Facebook and Instagram account may or may not work, they can also be very time consuming and comprehensive. But hopefully, either one of them gets you sorted out.

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