{"id":1068,"date":"2025-01-29T17:14:08","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T11:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesswithall.com\/?p=1068"},"modified":"2025-01-29T17:14:11","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T11:44:11","slug":"how-can-i-remove-my-facebook-ad-account-restriction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesswithall.com\/how-can-i-remove-my-facebook-ad-account-restriction\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I remove my Facebook ad account restriction?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If your <strong>Facebook Ad Account has been restricted or disabled<\/strong>, you\u2019re not alone. Facebook has strict <strong>advertising policies<\/strong>, and even minor violations can result in your ad account being <strong>restricted, disabled, or permanently banned<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that you <strong>can appeal and recover your account<\/strong> if you follow the right steps. This guide will show you <strong>why Facebook restricts ad accounts and how to get yours back.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%B9_Why_Did_Facebook_Restrict_Your_Ad_Account\"><\/span><strong>\ud83d\udd39 Why Did Facebook Restrict Your Ad Account?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/businesswithall.com\/how-can-i-remove-my-facebook-ad-account-restriction\/#%F0%9F%94%B9_Why_Did_Facebook_Restrict_Your_Ad_Account\" title=\"\ud83d\udd39 Why Did Facebook Restrict Your Ad Account?\">\ud83d\udd39 Why Did Facebook Restrict Your Ad Account?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/businesswithall.com\/how-can-i-remove-my-facebook-ad-account-restriction\/#%F0%9F%94%B9_Step-by-Step_Guide_to_Remove_Facebook_Ad_Account_Restriction\" title=\"\ud83d\udd39 Step-by-Step Guide to Remove Facebook Ad Account Restriction\">\ud83d\udd39 Step-by-Step Guide to Remove Facebook Ad Account Restriction<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/businesswithall.com\/how-can-i-remove-my-facebook-ad-account-restriction\/#%F0%9F%94%B8_Step_1_Check_Your_Account_Status\" title=\"\ud83d\udd38 Step 1: Check Your Account Status\">\ud83d\udd38 Step 1: Check Your Account Status<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/businesswithall.com\/how-can-i-remove-my-facebook-ad-account-restriction\/#%F0%9F%94%B8_Step_2_Request_a_Review_from_Facebook\" title=\"\ud83d\udd38 Step 2: Request a Review from Facebook\">\ud83d\udd38 Step 2: Request a Review from Facebook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/businesswithall.com\/how-can-i-remove-my-facebook-ad-account-restriction\/#%F0%9F%94%B8_Step_3_Contact_Facebook_Business_Support\" title=\"\ud83d\udd38 Step 3: Contact Facebook Business Support\">\ud83d\udd38 Step 3: Contact Facebook Business Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/businesswithall.com\/how-can-i-remove-my-facebook-ad-account-restriction\/#%F0%9F%94%B8_Step_4_Verify_Your_Identity_Business\" title=\"\ud83d\udd38 Step 4: Verify Your Identity &amp; Business\">\ud83d\udd38 Step 4: Verify Your Identity &amp; Business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/businesswithall.com\/how-can-i-remove-my-facebook-ad-account-restriction\/#%F0%9F%94%B8_Step_5_Clear_Payment_Issues\" title=\"\ud83d\udd38 Step 5: Clear Payment Issues\">\ud83d\udd38 Step 5: Clear Payment Issues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/businesswithall.com\/how-can-i-remove-my-facebook-ad-account-restriction\/#%F0%9F%94%B8_Step_6_Use_a_Different_Ad_Account_If_Necessary\" title=\"\ud83d\udd38 Step 6: Use a Different Ad Account (If Necessary)\">\ud83d\udd38 Step 6: Use a Different Ad Account (If Necessary)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/businesswithall.com\/how-can-i-remove-my-facebook-ad-account-restriction\/#%F0%9F%94%B9_How_to_Avoid_Facebook_Ad_Account_Restrictions_in_the_Future\" title=\"\ud83d\udd39 How to Avoid Facebook Ad Account Restrictions in the Future\">\ud83d\udd39 How to Avoid Facebook Ad Account Restrictions in the Future<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/businesswithall.com\/how-can-i-remove-my-facebook-ad-account-restriction\/#%F0%9F%94%B9_Final_Thoughts\" title=\"\ud83d\udd39 Final Thoughts\">\ud83d\udd39 Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook restricts ad accounts for <strong>various reasons<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Violation of Facebook Ad Policies<\/strong> \u2013 Running ads that violate Facebook&#8217;s advertising rules.<br>\u2705 <strong>Payment Issues<\/strong> \u2013 Declined payments, using flagged cards, or suspicious transactions.<br>\u2705 <strong>High Negative Feedback<\/strong> \u2013 Too many people reporting your ads as spam or misleading.<br>\u2705 <strong>Suspicious Account Activity<\/strong> \u2013 Rapid ad spend increases, multiple rejections, or using multiple accounts.<br>\u2705 <strong>Unverified Business or Personal Account<\/strong> \u2013 Not verifying your identity or business information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <em>Tip: If your account was restricted suddenly, <strong>check your email<\/strong> or Facebook notifications for the reason.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%B9_Step-by-Step_Guide_to_Remove_Facebook_Ad_Account_Restriction\"><\/span><strong>\ud83d\udd39 Step-by-Step Guide to Remove Facebook Ad Account Restriction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%B8_Step_1_Check_Your_Account_Status\"><\/span><strong>\ud83d\udd38 Step 1: Check Your Account Status<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, find out why your account was restricted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccc <strong>Go to Facebook Account Quality Center:<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/accountquality\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Facebook Account Quality<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccc Check for any policy violations or flagged issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccc If your <strong>personal profile is restricted<\/strong>, you need to fix it first before restoring your ad account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%B8_Step_2_Request_a_Review_from_Facebook\"><\/span><strong>\ud83d\udd38 Step 2: Request a Review from Facebook<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you believe the restriction was a mistake, you can <strong>submit an appeal.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccc <strong>How to Request a Review:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Go to Facebook Business Manager<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/business.facebook.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">business.facebook.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Account Quality<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the <strong>restricted ad account<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Request Review<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Explain why you believe the restriction is wrong<\/strong> (Be professional and honest)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit the request and wait for Facebook&#8217;s response<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <em>Tip: Facebook usually reviews requests within <strong>24\u201348 hours<\/strong>, but it may take longer.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%B8_Step_3_Contact_Facebook_Business_Support\"><\/span><strong>\ud83d\udd38 Step 3: Contact Facebook Business Support<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t get a response after requesting a review, try contacting <strong>Facebook Business Support<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccc <strong>How to Contact Facebook Support:<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udc49 Visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/business\/help\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meta Business Help Center<\/a><\/strong><br>\ud83d\udc49 Click <strong>Get Help<\/strong> &gt; Select <strong>Policy &amp; Account Issues<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udc49 Start a <strong>Live Chat (if available)<\/strong> or submit a <strong>support ticket<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <em>Tip: If you can\u2019t find the live chat option, try using a different browser or logging in from a business account with ad spend history.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%B8_Step_4_Verify_Your_Identity_Business\"><\/span><strong>\ud83d\udd38 Step 4: Verify Your Identity &amp; Business<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your account is flagged for <strong>suspicious activity<\/strong>, Facebook may require <strong>verification<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccc <strong>Steps to Verify Your Business:<\/strong><br>\u2705 Go to <strong>Facebook Business Manager<\/strong> &gt; Business Settings &gt; Business Info<br>\u2705 Click <strong>Start Verification<\/strong><br>\u2705 Upload <strong>your business documents (Tax ID, Business Registration, etc.)<\/strong><br>\u2705 Submit and wait for Facebook\u2019s approval<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccc <strong>Steps to Verify Your Personal Account:<\/strong><br>\u2705 Go to <strong>Facebook Settings<\/strong><br>\u2705 Click <strong>Identity Verification<\/strong><br>\u2705 Upload <strong>a government-issued ID (passport, driver\u2019s license, etc.)<\/strong><br>\u2705 Submit and wait for approval<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <em>Tip: Verified accounts are <strong>less likely<\/strong> to face future restrictions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%B8_Step_5_Clear_Payment_Issues\"><\/span><strong>\ud83d\udd38 Step 5: Clear Payment Issues<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your ad account is restricted due to <strong>payment problems<\/strong>, fix them immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccc <strong>How to Fix Payment Issues:<\/strong><br>\u2705 Go to <strong>Facebook Ads Manager<\/strong><br>\u2705 Check for <strong>outstanding payments<\/strong> and pay them<br>\u2705 Add a <strong>new valid payment method<\/strong> (credit card, PayPal, virtual dollar card)<br>\u2705 Remove <strong>flagged or rejected payment methods<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <em>Tip: <strong>Virtual dollar cards (Payoneer, Chipper Cash, Barter, etc.)<\/strong> work better for Nigerian users facing payment issues.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%B8_Step_6_Use_a_Different_Ad_Account_If_Necessary\"><\/span><strong>\ud83d\udd38 Step 6: Use a Different Ad Account (If Necessary)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your <strong>ad account cannot be recovered<\/strong>, create a <strong>new one<\/strong> or use a <strong>backup account<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccc <strong>How to Create a New Ad Account:<\/strong><br>\u2705 Go to <strong>Facebook Business Manager<\/strong><br>\u2705 Click <strong>Business Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Accounts<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Ad Accounts<\/strong><br>\u2705 Click <strong>Add a New Ad Account<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <em>Tip: Use a different billing method and follow all <strong>Facebook ad policies<\/strong> to avoid future bans.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%B9_How_to_Avoid_Facebook_Ad_Account_Restrictions_in_the_Future\"><\/span><strong>\ud83d\udd39 How to Avoid Facebook Ad Account Restrictions in the Future<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccc <strong>Follow Facebook\u2019s Ad Policies<\/strong> \u2013 Read and follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/policies\/ads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook\u2019s Ad Policies<\/a>.<br>\ud83d\udccc <strong>Avoid Using Multiple Accounts on One Device<\/strong> \u2013 Facebook may flag your activity as suspicious.<br>\ud83d\udccc <strong>Use Verified Payment Methods<\/strong> \u2013 Pay with valid cards to prevent payment-related restrictions.<br>\ud83d\udccc <strong>Don\u2019t Run Misleading or Clickbait Ads<\/strong> \u2013 Avoid exaggerated claims and false promises.<br>\ud83d\udccc <strong>Keep a Good Account Reputation<\/strong> \u2013 Respond to customer feedback and minimize ad rejections.<br>\ud83d\udccc <strong>Use Business Verification<\/strong> \u2013 Verified businesses get fewer restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <em>Tip: Regularly check your <strong>Facebook Account Quality<\/strong> to ensure everything is in good standing.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%B9_Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><strong>\ud83d\udd39 Final Thoughts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your <strong>Facebook Ad Account is restricted<\/strong>, don\u2019t panic. <strong>Follow these steps to request a review, verify your account, fix payment issues, and contact Facebook Support.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\ude80 <strong>Take action today and get your ad account back on track!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your Facebook Ad Account has been restricted or disabled, &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"How can I remove my Facebook ad account restriction?\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/businesswithall.com\/how-can-i-remove-my-facebook-ad-account-restriction\/#more-1068\" aria-label=\"More on How can I remove my Facebook ad account restriction?\">Read 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