Why Your TikTok Account Might Be Restricted/Banned

TikTok may restrict your account activities or ban your account for the following reasons:

Violation of Community Guidelines

This is the most common reason. TikTok's community guidelines are designed to protect the safety and health of the community, and violating these guidelines may result in an account ban. For example:

• Posting videos containing violence, pornography, harassment, fraud, hate speech, etc.

• Encouraging others to engage in dangerous behavior or self-harm.

• Posting inappropriate content involving minors or child pornography.

Violation of Copyright Regulations

Unauthorized use of someone else's music, videos, or other original content may be considered copyright infringement, which could lead to an account ban. For example:

• Using someone else's music as your video background music without authorization.

• Editing and posting someone else's videos on your account without authorization.

Platform Abuse

Actions such as spamming, chart manipulation, and generating fake traffic may be considered platform abuse by TikTok, leading to an account ban. For example:

• Posting a large amount of similar content in a short period of time.

• Using bots or other automated tools for chart manipulation or generating fake traffic.

Violation of Terms of Use

For example, if you are under 13 years old (or the minimum age in your region) and create a TikTok account, you will be violating TikTok's terms of use. For example:

• Children under 13 creating a TikTok account.

• Registering a TikTok account with false information.

Other Violations

These include, but are not limited to, impersonating others, posting misleading content, and compromising platform security. For example:

• Impersonating other users or celebrities.

• Posting false or misleading information.

• Hacking or attempting to hack TikTok's security mechanisms.

Here are the official links where you can learn about TikTok's relevant rules:

• TikTok Community Guidelines: Detailed list of allowed and prohibited behaviors in the TikTok community.

• TikTok Copyright Policy: Detailed explanation of how TikTok handles copyrighted content.

• TikTok Terms of Service: Detailed list of terms and conditions for using TikTok services.

• TikTok Privacy Policy: Detailed explanation of how TikTok collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

Penalties for TikTok Accounts

The signs that your TikTok account has been banned can be categorized roughly into the following based on different function restrictions:

Account Access:

• Unable to log in to the account.

• Received a notification that the account has been banned.

Content Posting:

• Unable to post new videos.

• Previously posted videos have been deleted.

• Posted videos cannot be seen or searched by other users.

Social Interaction:

• Unable to comment on other people's videos.

• Unable to like other people's videos.

• Unable to share other people's videos.

• Unable to follow other users or be followed by other users.

• The number of received comments, likes, shares, or follows has significantly decreased.

Communication Function Restrictions:

• Unable to send or receive direct messages.

• Unable to speak or interact in live broadcasts.

Search and Visibility Restrictions:

• Account or videos cannot be searched.

• Account is hidden or no longer recommended to other users.

How to Determine If Your TikTok Account Is Restricted

If your TikTok account is banned, TikTok usually notifies you in different ways. The most direct way is through system notifications. These notifications may appear in your notification center, or pop up when you try to perform certain operations. These notifications usually tell you what kind of penalty your account has received (such as content being deleted, features being restricted, or account being banned), and the reason for this penalty. For example, if you posted a video that violates TikTok's community guidelines, you might receive a notification telling you that the video has been deleted. If your account is restricted from posting new videos due to violations, you might receive a notification telling you that you cannot post new videos temporarily.

In addition, you can also determine whether your account has been penalized by observing whether the functions of your account are normal. For example, if your account is restricted from posting new videos, you might find that you cannot upload or post new videos. If your account is restricted from commenting, you might find that you cannot post new comments. If your account is banned, you might find that you cannot log in to your account, or your account has disappeared. These could all be signs that your account has been penalized.

However, sometimes, you might suspect that your account has been penalized, but you have not received any notifications and have not found any obvious abnormalities. In this case, you can try contacting TikTok's customer service or ask about your account status through the "Report a Problem" feature.

The Duration of TikTok Banned

TikTok has implemented a gradually escalating penalty system for violations of community guidelines. The specific penalty method and duration depend on the severity and frequency of the violation. For some minor violations, TikTok might first issue a warning rather than immediately banning the account or deleting content. Warnings usually have no duration, but if the user continues to violate the rules, it could lead to more severe penalties. If a user posts content that violates TikTok's community guidelines or copyright policy, TikTok may delete this content, and deleted content cannot be recovered.

In some cases, TikTok may limit certain features of the user, such as temporarily being unable to post new videos, comments, or direct messages. This kind of restriction usually lasts for a period of time, such as 24 hours, 48 hours, or 7 days, depending on the severity of the violation. For serious or repeated violations, TikTok might take the most severe penalty measure, that is, permanently banning the user's account. Banned accounts cannot be recovered, and users need to create a new account to continue using TikTok.

What is a "Shadowban" on TikTok

A "Shadowban" is a type of account penalty that TikTok does not publicly acknowledge, which refers to the platform limiting the visibility of a specific user's content without their knowledge.

On TikTok, a shadowban may manifest in the following ways:

• Reduced content visibility: The videos you post no longer appear on other users' "For You" recommendation pages, resulting in a significant decrease in the number of views, likes, and comments on your videos.

• Search restrictions: Your account or your videos are ranked lower in search results, or cannot be searched at all.

• Function restrictions: You may find that you are unable to post new videos, or your videos are being deleted, and you have not received any violation notifications.

How to Avoid "Shadowban"

Because TikTok's algorithms and policies may change, the following suggestions may not guarantee that you will not receive penalties. However, as long as you comply with TikTok's community guidelines, even if you are misjudged by TikTok, you can succeed in your appeal.

• Follow Community Guidelines: This is the most important point. Ensure that all content you post complies with TikTok's community guidelines. Avoid posting any content that may be considered offensive, inappropriate, or illegal.

• Avoid Using Tagged Sensitive Tags: Some topics or tags may be marked by TikTok as sensitive or inappropriate. Try to avoid using these tags in your videos.

• Stay Active: Regularly post new content and interact with other users. If your account is inactive for a long time, TikTok may consider your account to be no longer active, thereby reducing the visibility of your content.

• Avoid Spam Behavior: Don't post a large amount of similar content in a short period of time, and don't spam in the comment section. These behaviors may be considered abuse by TikTok, which may lead to your account being "closely watched" by TikTok.

• Build a Positive Community Image: Try to post positive and beneficial content, and establish good relationships with your fans and other users. This can improve your community reputation.

Can TikTok Ban by IP Address

Yes, TikTok can restrict account behavior under a certain IP address, such as prohibiting the IP address from posting comments, videos, creating new accounts, etc. In more severe cases, the IP address will be blacklisted. This will prevent any device under this IP address from accessing TikTok.

If My Account Is Banned, Can I Re-register a New TikTok Account Using the Same Device?

We are not sure whether TikTok has recorded your personal device information, also known as device fingerprints. If the account that has been logged in on this device has seriously violated TikTok's community guidelines, then this device may be marked by TikTok. If you use this device to register a new account again, even if it succeeds, it may be affected by the "shadow ban", which will result in your video traffic being lower than others.

What Should I Do If I Want to Operate Multiple TikTok Accounts?

In addition to complying with TikTok's community guidelines, you should pay attention to the devices used to log in to these accounts, and try not to log in to multiple TikTok accounts on the same device. If you are managing TikTok accounts with a fingerprint browser, try to use residential proxies and check if the browser fingerprints are different. At the same time, you should note that the proxy server used should be consistent with the region of your TikTok account, and try to simulate the real behavior of TikTok users.

How to Restore My TikTok Account

Login your account

If your account is suspended, you should still be able to log in. If your account is banned, you may need to log into a backup account.

Open the "Me" page

In the menu bar at the bottom of the screen, click on the "Me" icon in the lower right corner to go to your personal homepage.

Go to Settings and Privacy

Click on the three-dot icon in the upper right corner to go to the "Settings and Privacy" page.

Select "Report a Problem"

In the "Settings and Privacy" page, scroll down and find "Report a Problem", and click to enter.

Choose the relevant problem type

In the "Report a Problem" page, you will see a series of problem types. Choose the type that is closest to your problem, such as "Account Management" or "Ban or Suspension".

Submit an appeal

After choosing the problem type, you will be asked to describe your problem in detail. Here, you need to describe your problem clearly and accurately, and provide as much detailed information as possible to help TikTok's staff understand and solve your problem.

For example, you can provide your account name, the time of the ban or suspension, the behavior you think may have led to the ban or suspension, and so on. After completion, click submit. When describing the problem, try to be detailed and use clear, concise language. This will help TikTok's staff better understand your problem.

Wait for processing

After submitting the appeal, TikTok's staff will review your appeal and process it. In this step, all you can do is wait patiently.