Free account help

Accountbanned,disabledorrestricted?

Here’s what to do on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and X, using each platform’s official appeal process. It’s free, and it’s the only way that actually works.

Scam warning: services that promise to “unfreeze”, “unban” or “recover” accounts for money can’t actually do it. Never share your password, OTP or verification codes with anyone.

The 6 steps that work everywhere

  1. STEP 1

    Don’t pay anyone

    No website, agent or “hacker” can restore an account. Only the platform’s own review team can. Anyone asking for money, your password or a login code is scamming you.

  2. STEP 2

    Read the notice carefully

    The notice or email usually says what happened (ban, restriction, removal) and which rule was involved. Screenshot it.

  3. STEP 3

    Use the official appeal

    Look for “Appeal”, “Request review” or “Disagree with decision” on the notice itself. That is always the fastest route.

  4. STEP 4

    Write a clear, polite appeal

    Explain briefly and honestly why you believe your content follows the rules. Use the free writer below.

  5. STEP 5

    Secure your account

    If you think you were hacked: change your password, turn on 2-step verification and remove unknown devices.

  6. STEP 6

    Wait — don’t spam

    Reviews can take hours to several days. Sending many duplicate appeals does not speed things up.

Platform-specific steps

TikTok

  • Open the app. On a ban or restriction notice, tap “Appeal” / “Submit an appeal”.
  • For removed videos: Inbox → System notifications → open the notice → Submit an appeal.
  • No button? Profile → Menu (☰) → Settings and privacy → Report a problem.
Write a TikTok appeal

Instagram

  • Disabled account: open the app and log in — follow the “Disagree with decision” / “Request a review” steps shown. You may be asked to verify your identity.
  • Removed post or restriction: Settings → Account Status to see what happened and request a review.
  • Hacked account: use “Need more help?” on the login screen or instagram.com/hacked.
Write a Instagram appeal

Facebook

  • Log in — if your account is disabled, follow the on-screen option to request a review.
  • For posts, Pages or ad account restrictions: Settings & privacy → Account Status, or Meta Business Suite → Account Quality for ads.
  • Hacked: visit facebook.com/hacked.
Write a Facebook appeal

YouTube

  • Community Guidelines strike: YouTube Studio → Content → find the video with a restriction → select it and choose “Appeal”.
  • Terminated channel: use the appeal link in the email you received, or sign in to YouTube Studio to see the appeal option.
  • Monetization issues: YouTube Studio → Earn to check your status and review options.
Write a YouTube appeal

X (Twitter)

  • Locked account: log in and follow the on-screen steps (often phone or email verification).
  • Suspended account: log in and use the appeal option shown, or the appeals form in the X Help Center.
Write a X appeal

Menus change often. If a button has moved, check the notice or email you received, or the platform’s Help Center.

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ReachFuel is not affiliated with any social media platform. More help: TikTok account banned — what to do.