Most users who have considered removing themselves from Facebook will be aware of the delete vs. deactivate options that you face when removing yourself from the platform.
Facebook aims to make the user experience as clear as possible, with users able to remove themselves temporarily or permanently by selecting to either deactivate or delete their account. While deleting your account is permanent, users are protected by the 30 day grace period that allows them to reverse the action and reinstate their account before it is deleted completely.
So, the first thing to understand is that, provided you deleted your account within 30 days of wanting to recover it, saving your account shouldn’t be a difficult process. All you need to do is log into your account and it will be restored to the platform as normal.
This is one way that your account may be considered disabled – but it’s not the only issue you could face.
What to Do if You See the ‘account Disabled’ Screen
If you see a notice telling you that your account has been disabled when trying to log in, then the chances are you will need to submit an appeal – and that this appeal must be received within 180 days of the account being suspended.
An email will be sent to you if you are eligible for appeal, with this email requesting information that’s designed to confirm your identity and verify your account.
However, the outcome of this appeal and your eligibility to submit an appeal does depend on the reason behind the suspension of your account…
Why Might My Account Be Disabled?
Perhaps the most common reason for an account being disabled is that your account activity does not meet community standards.
This penalty could lie in the content you are sharing or in the activity you engage with; either way, this kind of suspension comes from Facebook and can only be appealed directly through the email received.
If your appeal is not confirmed within 180 days, then your disabled account will disappear completely. The best way to avoid your account being disabled is to follow community and user guidelines with regards to the way you use Facebook.
We hope this helps you to not only understand how to recover a disabled account but also what causes this kind of suspension and how you can prevent it.
