{"id":4619,"date":"2022-11-02T11:08:10","date_gmt":"2022-11-02T11:08:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michaelleander.me\/?p=4619"},"modified":"2022-11-02T11:08:15","modified_gmt":"2022-11-02T11:08:15","slug":"why-is-my-facebook-account-restricted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michaelleander.me\/why-is-my-facebook-account-restricted\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is My Facebook Account Restricted?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Facebook is one of the leading social media networks worldwide and is one of the top tech magnates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite active concerns about privacy and data protection, Facebook is still used by nearly 2 billion people every day around the globe, for dating<\/a>, VR<\/a> and building social connections. Aside from 1.924 billion DAU (daily active users), Facebook counts 2.19 billion active accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the latest data<\/a>, out of the total number of active accounts on Facebook, 66% of users log in every day and are active on the social network. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A portion of those users may sometimes encounter account issues. Having your account restricted is one the common problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are wondering why is your Facebook account restricted, we are going through possible reasons why you might be banned along with detailed solutions and fixes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Is My Facebook Account Restricted?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your Facebook account may be restricted if you have violated Facebook\u2019s policy in general. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common reasons to have your account restricted are posting abusive content and violating Facebook community standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, Facebook will restrict your account only if you have repeated violations.<\/strong> You will first receive a warning before your account is restricted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In case you made only one strike, you will get a warning from Facebook and no restriction will apply. If you repeat your strike, your account will be restricted for 24 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is how restriction works concerning the number of strikes you make in violation of Facebook\u2019s policy and community standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facebook Policy Violation<\/strong><\/td>Restriction Period<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
First strike<\/td>Facebook sends a warning message<\/td><\/tr>
2 strikes<\/td>24 hours<\/td><\/tr>
3 strikes<\/td>3 days<\/td><\/tr>
4 strikes<\/td>7 days<\/td><\/tr>
5 or more strikes<\/td>30 days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What Happens When Facebook Restricts My Account?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you post abusive content, send spam messages, spam friend requests, or violate Facebook community standards, your account may lose many of its functionalities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When your Facebook account is restricted, you may not be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n