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How do I recover a disabled ineligible Facebook account?

By Mia Kelly

Only submit this form if your account has been disabled for violating Facebook’s Community Standards. If you can’t access your account for a different reason, please return to the Help Center to find the appropriate contact channel.

Can a disabled Facebook account be reactivated?

You can easily reactivate your own account if you disable it and restore your account in its entirety, including all your content, friends and account settings. However, if Facebook disabled the account without your consent, you must contact Facebook to plead your case to have your account reinstated.

What happens when Facebook disables your account?

If your account is disabled, you won’t be able to log in. If your Facebook account has been disabled, you’ll see a message saying your account is disabled when you try to log in. If you don’t see a disabled message when you try to log in, you might be having a different login problem.

How do I recover my disabled account?

Go to and log in with your username and password. If you see a message that says “Your account has been disabled,” you can send an appeal to have it recovered.

How can I activate my disabled Facebook account?

You can reactivate your Facebook account at any time by logging back into Facebook or by using your Facebook account to log in somewhere else. Remember that you’ll need to have access to the email or mobile number you use to log in. If you can’t remember your password, you can request a new one.

Is Facebook disabled permanently?

You can submit more information here for up to 30 days after your account was disabled. After that, your account will be permanently disabled and you will no longer be able to request a review. Only submit this form if your account has been disabled for violating Facebook’s Community Standards.

Will Facebook delete my disabled account automatically?

Account Deletion

Like deactivation, Facebook will not delete your account for inactivity. It’s something you must do from your “Account Settings” page. Once deleted, your account cannot be reinstated.

How long can you be banned from Facebook?

Feature bans can last a few days, but bans due to repeated violations can last up to 30 days. Sometimes, the ban is permanent. If your Facebook account is suspended temporarily, it will be restored automatically when the suspension expires.

What happens if your account is disabled?

What Does Disabled Account Mean? A disabled account means you’ve been taken offline, often for security reasons. It can mean everything from illegal activity on your part to a hacking attempt from someone else.