Facebook Suspended for Account Integrity: 180 Days

You tried to log in and Facebook showed a suspension screen. The email or notice says your account does not follow the Community Standards on account integrity, and it gives you a deadline to appeal. You may not have posted anything unusual, so the reason feels vague and the clock feels like pressure.

The short answer: this is a suspension, not yet a permanent ban. Facebook's own help page says you can appeal within 180 days by logging in, and the account is only permanently disabled if you do not appeal in time or the appeal is not successful. That gives you room to prepare properly instead of clicking the first button in a panic.

This guide explains what the notice means, what account integrity covers, a checklist to work through before you appeal, the scams that target people in this exact spot, and what to expect if the decision does not go your way.

Last checked: 22 October 2026.

#What Does the Account Integrity Suspension Mean?

Facebook says it may suspend your account if it finds that the account or activity on it may not follow the Community Standards. In its words, "You can appeal the suspension within 180 days." It adds, "If you don't appeal the suspension after 180 days or if your appeal isn't successful, we'll permanently disable your account." Those lines come from the official suspended or disabled help page, which also notes that "The time-period you can appeal suspension of an account varies by region."

So the 180 days is the window Facebook states on its help page today, but treat the date shown on your own screen as the one that counts. Facebook says the appeal period varies by region.

Account integrity is a named section of the Community Standards. It is about the account itself rather than one post: who runs it, whether it is genuine, and whether it is connected to other accounts that broke the rules.

#What Account Integrity Covers

Meta's Account Integrity policy page says it may restrict or disable accounts that are owned by the same person or entity as an account that has been disabled, accounts created or repurposed to evade a previous removal, accounts created to contact a user who has blocked an account, and accounts linked to or coordinating with networks that violate or evade its policies.

Facebook's help page also lists misrepresenting your identity to mislead or deceive others, evade enforcement or break the Community Standards, including impersonating someone. Meta does not tell you which signal it used, so the table below is a way to think through your own situation honestly. It is not a list of confirmed triggers.

#Before You Appeal: A Checklist

The appeal begins when you log in. Facebook's page says, "To appeal a suspension, log into Facebook. You'll be prompted to appeal the suspension within 180 days." Because the window is long, spend a little time getting ready first.

1. Log in only through the Facebook app or by typing facebook.com yourself. Ignore links in texts, DMs or emails that claim to start the appeal for you.
2. Read the full notice and take a screenshot of it, including the date and any deadline shown.
3. Write a short, factual account of how you use Facebook: your real name, roughly when you joined, and whether you have ever had another profile.
4. If the account was hacked before the suspension, list the dates, the changes you did not make and any security emails Facebook sent you.
5. If Facebook asks you to confirm your identity, follow the on-screen steps exactly and use a clear, current photo or document as requested.
6. Keep the email address and phone number on the account working, because Facebook says it tells you about suspensions by email.
7. Submit once, carefully, and keep a record of what you sent and when.

If you want a wider list of ownership evidence to collect, our guide on proving you own a social media account covers it step by step. If Facebook has asked for ID and rejected it, see the separate guide on an identity confirmation that keeps getting rejected.

#Do Not Open a New Profile While You Wait

It can be tempting to make a fresh profile to keep in touch with people or manage a Page. Meta's Account Integrity policy says it may restrict or disable accounts "created or repurposed to evade a previous account or entity removal". A new profile made during a suspension can look exactly like that, and it can put the original appeal and the new profile at risk. Stay with the official appeal on the suspended account.

#If Your Profile Runs Pages or a Business Portfolio

Once you can log in again, open Account Status from Help and support. Facebook says it shows the status of your main profile and the things you manage, such as Pages and groups, along with any restrictions. Check it before you start posting again.

#Scams That Target Suspended Accounts

People with a suspended account are a target for fake support. You may see messages or comments offering to restore the account quickly, posing as Meta staff, or sending you to a lookalike appeal page.

• Treat anyone who asks for money to unlock the account as a scam.
• Never give your password, login codes or backup codes to anyone, including people who say they work for Facebook or for a recovery service.
• Check the address bar. The appeal happens inside Facebook after you log in, not on a site you reach from a DM.
• Be wary of anyone who promises a result. Only Meta decides whether a suspension is lifted.

Our guide to spotting fake recovery services shows the common patterns in more detail.

#What Happens If the Appeal Fails or the Clock Runs Out

Facebook's help page is clear about the end state. If you do not appeal within 180 days or the appeal is not successful, "your account will be permanently disabled. You won't be able to request another review of the decision." It also says Facebook may disable an account without suspending it first, in cases of severe or time-sensitive violations. Our guide to a permanently disabled Facebook account explains what options remain at that stage.

Some suspended accounts do come back after an appeal and some do not. Meta makes the decision, and nobody outside Meta can change it or speed it up. What you can control is sending one clear, honest appeal before the deadline, from the real account, with accurate information.

#When a Case Review Makes Sense

If the profile controls Pages, ad accounts or a business portfolio, or you are not sure which situation applies to you, a second pair of eyes before you submit can help. SocialSafe by AwareXone is a Malaysia-based recovery service, independent of Meta, that reviews your notice and evidence and helps you prepare for the official appeal. We never ask for your password or login codes, and we cannot override Meta's decision. You can read about our Facebook account recovery support and how we work on our trust page.

#Frequently Asked Questions