How To Appeal TikTok Ban: What Are Your Options?

Did TikTok ban your account for a minor violation of the platform’s rules? Or did somebody make a mistake and report your account as underage? Here’s a simple guide on how to appeal TikTok ban. 

Keep reading! 

Appealing TikTok Account Bans: Everything You Need To Know

TikTok normally only imposes specific account restrictions for minor content errors or violations of the platform’s Community Guidelines and Terms of Service. 

However, the following circumstances may result in a permanent account ban:

• You don’t meet the minimum age requirement for your country. 
• Your account impersonates another person or entity. 
• You committed a severe violation, such as promoting or facilitating abuse, violence, or human trafficking. 
• You intentionally created/are using another TikTok account to avoid account restrictions or a permanent ban. 
• You have reached the strike threshold for multiple violations within a TikTok policy or feature. 
• You have committed multiple violations of TikTok’s Intellectual Property Policy. 

When you try to log in, you’ll receive a banner notification about the account ban. However, you can still log in to submit an appeal and download your personal data. 

How To Appeal a Permanent Ban on TikTok

When you open the app, TikTok immediately informs you about your account ban via a banner notification. TikTok also informs users who are nearing their maximum strike threshold and a potential suspension or permanent ban. 

If you believe TikTok made a mistake, here’s how to appeal a permanent ban on TikTok:

1. Tap the notification informing you of the account ban. 
2. Tap Appeal. 
3. Follow the instructions. TikTok may request some form of proof, such as an ID or photo, to confirm your identity or age. 

If TikTok approves your appeal, the platform will reinstate your account and the content that led to the ban. 

Appeal TikTok LIVE Ban

TikTok LIVE bans occur when a LIVE creator or a guest in a multi-guest LIVE violates Community Guidelines or doesn’t meet eligibility requirements. TikTok immediately closes an ongoing livestream if it detects any violation of the platform’s rules, such as:

• Hosting a LIVE when the creator does not meet relevant entry criteria. 
• When a LIVE shares content that is ineligible for the For You Feed (or FYP), 
• When a livestream redirects viewers to an off-platform site. 
• When a multi-guest LIVE creator facilitates a guest’s sharing of content that violates TikTok’s rules. 
• LIVE content comes from an underage account holder.

First-time/minor violations often only lead to restrictions to certain LIVE features or a temporary suspension of LIVE access. TikTok may impose a LIVE ban if a LIVE creator commits repeat violations. 

If you have grounds for appeal, just tap the notification informing you of your violation to appeal the TikTok LIVE ban. Tap the Appeal button and follow the instructions. 

How To Appeal TikTok Age Ban With an ID

TikTok bans an account if it identifies the account user as under 13 years old (or 14 in Indonesia, Quebec, and South Korea). If this was a mistake, here’s how to appeal a TikTok age ban with an ID:

1. Tap the notification informing you of the ban, and then tap Appeal. 
2. Follow the instructions. As this would be an underage appeal, TikTok will ask you to confirm your age using several options. 
3. If you want to verify your date of birth and age using an ID, you’ll need to provide the following:
   • A photo of a government-issued ID. You may cover any parts of your ID that you have a legal right or obligation to do so. Note that you should not cover ID information showing your date of birth. 
   • A selfie while holding the same ID.
   • A piece of paper that clearly shows the unique code that TikTok sends you during your appeals process. 

If TikTok approves your appeal, the platform will update the date of birth on your profile to reflect your ID info. This option is a stronger ban appeal option if you’re not underage. 

How To Appeal TikTok Ban Without ID

Wondering how to appeal a TikTok ban without an ID if you’re appealing an underage ban? Here are your other options if you’re between 13 and 17 years old:

• Your parent or guardian confirms your age via a QR code that TikTok sends to their email. The same parent/guardian also has to provide credit card information to prove they’re over 18 years of age. TikTok authenticates the credit card via a small and temporary charge, which it will also refund after authentication. 
• A photo of you and your parent/guardian or any adult over 25 years of age. The photo must show your parent/guardian holding a piece of paper with the following items:
  • TikTok proof of age
  • Your date of birth
  • A unique code from TikTok

If you’re 18 years or older, you can verify your age via any of the following methods:

• Credit card authorization
• Facial age estimation via a new/real-time selfie

How To Submit an Appeal on TikTok for Banned Account: Frequently Asked Questions

Let’s sum up how to appeal a TikTok ban using the following FAQ.

Keep Your Account in Good Standing With TikTok and Your Community

Spammy behavior, misinformation, and triggering content are just a few examples of violations that can lead to an account ban. 

It’s always good to know how to appeal TikTok ban. But it’s better to avoid a ban or even temporary restrictions altogether! Keep your account in good standing with TikTok and your community to sustain your momentum on the platform.

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