Is your Facebook account disabled for no reason?
Or did you violate one or more of Facebook’s community standards?
If so, you need to appeal as soon as possible to recover your Facebook account.
This is because you only have 30 days to make an appeal.
After 30 days. your Facebook account will be permanently disabled and you won’t be able to get it back.
If your account is disabled for no reason, you need to submit an appeal as well.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to get back or recover a disabled Facebook account.
You’ll also learn why is your Facebook account disabled and how long does it take for Facebook to undisable your account.
Here’s how to recover a disabled Facebook account:
- Go to the “My Personal Account Was Disabled” form
- Complete and submit the form
- Wait for Facebook’s response
1. Go to the “My Personal Account Was Disabled” form
My Personal Account Was Disabled – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/260749603972907.
The first step is to go to the “My Personal Account Was Disabled” form.
The form allows you to make an appeal if your Facebook account is disabled.
You can submit the form if you violated one or more of Facebook’s community standards.
You can also submit the form if you think that your account was disabled by mistake.
For any other reasons, you need to visit the Facebook Help Center to find the appropriate category.
Firstly, go to Google and search for “My Personal Account Was Disabled”.
Then, tap on the search result that says, “My Personal Account Was Disabled – Facebook”.
Alternatively, you can click on this link to go to the form: https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/260749603972907.
Make sure to log out of Facebook if you’re logged in.
Otherwise, you won’t be able to access the form.
2. Complete and submit the form
Once you’re on the “My Personal Account Was Disabled” form, you’ll see some information about it.
This includes the usage of the form and when you can submit it.
You should only submit the form if your account has been disabled for violating one or more of Facebook’s community standards.
You can also submit it if you think that your account was disabled by mistake.
Facebook will then consider your profile for review.
Keep in mind that you only have 30 days to submit your information.
After 30 days, your account will be permanently disabled.
Firstly, enter your email address or phone number in the “Login email address or mobile phone number” field.
Make sure to enter the email address or phone number that is linked to your Facebook account.
Secondly, enter your full name in the “Your full name” field.
For example, if your full name on Facebook is “John Doe”, enter “John Doe”.
Thirdly, you need to attach a photo of your ID.
Your ID will not be visible to others on Facebook.
Lastly, tap on “Send” to submit the “My Personal Account Was Disabled” form.
3. Wait for Facebook’s response
After you’ve submitted the “My Personal Account Was Disabled” form, you need to wait for Facebook’s response.
Facebook will typically respond in 3 to 5 days.
However, it can take more than a week due to the lack of reviewers.
Check your email periodically for Facebook’s response.
Make sure to check your junk/spam folder as well.
If successful, you’ll receive an email from Facebook stating that your account has been reactivated!
Keep in mind that if you violated Facebook’s community standards more than once, your account may permanently disabled.
Your Facebook account will have a higher chance of getting reactivated if it is disabled by mistake.
Why is my Facebook account disabled?
Your Facebook account is disabled because you probably violated one or more of Facebook’s community standards.
In some cases, your Facebook account can be disabled by mistake.
If your account is disabled by mistake, you can request a review by submitting the “My Personal Account Was Disabled” form.
To see a full list of Facebook’s community standards, you can visit this link: https://transparency.fb.com/en-gb/policies/community-standards/.
How long does it take for Facebook to undisable my account?
It takes about 3 to 5 days for Facebook to undisable your account.
In some cases, it can take more than a week due to the lack of reviewers.
Unfortunately, there is no way to speed up the process.
If you’re lucky, it can take less than a day for your Facebook account to be reactivated.
Conclusion
Getting your Facebook account disabled is frustrating, especially if you don’t know why.
If your account is disabled, your best bet is to follow the steps above to reactivate it.
The “My Personal Account Was Disabled” form requires you to submit your ID—which is quite vexing.
According to Facebook, your ID will not be visible to anyone on Facebook.
However, they might use trusted service providers to review your information.
In addition, your ID might be encrypted and stored for up to a year.
This is to improve Facebook’s automated systems in detecting fake IDs.
If you haven’t received a response from Facebook after a week, you can try contacting Facebook business support.
However, you need to buy an ad from Facebook first.
After you’ve bought an ad, wait for 3 days and visit the Facebook Business Help Center.
On the support page, you’ll see a “Contact Advertising Support” button where you can contact Facebook business support.
Further reading
How to Report a Facebook Account (2021)
