Solution to "Facebook Profile being Locked and Suspended" by: SamuelCares

 

This message means Facebook has restricted or disabled your account, and you submitted an appeal for review.

Here’s why you got this:

Facebook detected something on your account that they believe violated their Community Standards (it could be posts, comments, name, ads, login behavior, or even suspicious activity).

Once an account is disabled, you’re given a chance to appeal. That’s why you’re now seeing this waiting screen.

👉 What happens next:

Facebook’s team will manually review your appeal (usually takes 24–48 hours, but sometimes several days or weeks).

If they decide you did not violate their policies, your account will be restored.

If they confirm a serious violation, your account will be permanently disabled and you won’t be able to appeal again.

⚠️ Important: While waiting, you can’t use your account and others can’t see it.

Here are some practical tips to improve your chances of getting your Facebook account back (and what to do if they reject your appeal):

✅ 1. Make Sure Your Appeal Was Properly Submitted

Ensure you uploaded a valid government-issued ID (driver’s license, national ID, passport, voter’s card, etc.) if Facebook requested it.

Your name on the ID should match the name on your Facebook account.

✅ 2. Wait Patiently (Don’t Re-submit Too Often)

Facebook warns that multiple appeals don’t speed things up.

Constantly resubmitting can even hurt your chances.

✅ 3. Avoid Logging in From Suspicious Devices

Don’t try logging in repeatedly from VPNs, public WiFi, or unknown devices.

If possible, use the same phone or laptop you normally used for that account.

✅ 4. Be Careful With Linked Accounts

If your Facebook was linked to Instagram or WhatsApp, make sure you don’t violate rules there either — Facebook checks across platforms.

✅ 5. If They Reject the Appeal

Unfortunately, if they say “permanently disabled”, that account is gone forever.

In that case, your best move is to create a new Facebook account, but:

Use your real name and details.

Avoid posting anything spammy (too many links, promotions, mass invites).

Build it slowly to avoid new restrictions.

💡 Extra Tip to Reduce Risk in Future:

Since you use Facebook for your business/work, you can open a Facebook Business Manager account (Meta Business Suite). Even if your personal account is limited, your business assets (Pages, Ads, etc.) are safer when managed through Business Manager.

Here’s a sample appeal message you can adapt and send to Facebook (if you get the option to write something alongside your ID or when contacting support again):

📩 Sample Appeal Message

Subject: Request for Account Review and Reinstatement

Hello Facebook Team,

I am writing to respectfully request a review of the recent restriction/disablement of my Facebook account. I believe my account was disabled in error.

I always strive to follow Facebook’s Community Standards, and I use my account mainly for [personal connections / business networking / educational purposes – choose what fits you]. If any of my recent activities appeared suspicious or violated the rules, it was completely unintentional, and I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Please kindly review my account again. I am willing to provide any necessary information or documents to verify my identity.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

[Your Full Name – as it appears on your Facebook]

[Your email address linked to the account]

👉 Tip: Keep it polite, short, and respectful. Don’t argue or blame them — just show that you’re genuine and willing to cooperate.

Would you like me to also give you the direct official links where you can submit this kind of message + ID to Facebook?

If YES

Great 👍 here are the official Facebook appeal links you can use (these are the safest way to submit your ID + message):

🔹 1. If Your Account Was Disabled

👉 https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/260749603972907

Use this if Facebook told you your account was disabled and you need to appeal.

You’ll be asked to upload a government-issued ID and enter the email/phone linked to your account.

🔹 2. General Identity Confirmation

👉 https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/183000765122339

If Facebook is asking you to confirm your identity, use this.

Upload your ID here as well.

🔹 3. Business/Ads Account Issues

👉 https://business.facebook.com/help

If your main concern is a Page or Ads account, you can contact Meta Business Support directly through this link.

✅ When submitting your appeal:

Use the sample message I wrote for you (or a polite variation).

Upload a clear photo of your ID (front only, unless they request back).

Make sure details on the ID are readable (no blur, no shadow).

⚠️ Important: After you submit, don’t keep re-sending appeals every day. Wait for their reply — sometimes it takes a few days to a few weeks.

Does Facebook allow other external links?

Yes 👍 Facebook allows you to share external links (not just blogs) — but with some rules.

🔹 What Kind of External Links Facebook Allows

✅ Websites & Blogs – personal sites, company sites, articles, Medium, WordPress, etc.

✅ YouTube & Other Video Platforms – you can post links, though Facebook prefers you upload videos directly.

✅ E-commerce & Online Shops – Shopify, Jumia, Amazon, Konga, etc.

✅ Event Links – Eventbrite, ticketing sites.

✅ Trusted News Sources – CNN, BBC, TechCrunch, etc.

🔹 What Facebook Restricts or Blocks 🚫

❌ Spammy or unsafe links (sites flagged for malware, phishing, scams).

❌ Link shorteners like bit.ly or tinyurl used too often (they look suspicious).

❌ Adult content, gambling, fake health cures, misleading financial offers.

❌ Clickbait domains (“You won’t believe this…” type).

❌ Duplicate mass posting (same link in too many groups/pages at once).

🔹 Tips to Share Links Safely

1. Always write a caption — don’t just drop a naked link.

2. Mix content types — not every post should be a link (use images, text, videos too).

3. Use your own domain if possible — Facebook trusts established domains more than free ones.

4. Add a thumbnail image & preview — makes the link look more professional.

5. Test your domain – You can check if Facebook has flagged a link using this tool:

👉 https://www.facebook.com/sharing/debug

Here’s a list of the most trusted external links you can safely share on Facebook for business (these links usually don’t get flagged, and people are familiar with them):

🔹 Most Trusted Link Types on Facebook

✅ 1. Your Own Website/Blog

Best option — builds your brand authority.

Use a proper domain (e.g., www.yourname.com), not free subdomains (like .blogspot.com).

Facebook trusts custom domains more.

✅ 2. E-commerce / Online Store Links

Shopify, WooCommerce, Jumia, Konga, Amazon, Etsy.

These are widely accepted and rarely blocked.

✅ 3. Video Platforms

YouTube, Vimeo.

But note: Facebook reduces reach for YouTube links because they prefer you upload natively.

👉 Trick: Post your video on Facebook directly, then drop the YouTube link in the first comment instead of the caption.

✅ 4. Learning / Document Sharing Platforms

Google Docs, Google Drive (publicly shared links).

Dropbox, OneDrive (shared files).

Medium (blogs).

Canva (shared designs or templates).

Gumroad, Payhip (for selling ebooks/digital products).

✅ 5. Event & Ticketing Sites

Eventbrite, Meetup, Ticketmaster.

Useful if you’re promoting events, webinars, or training.

✅ 6. Trusted Payment Platforms

PayPal.me links.

Flutterwave, Paystack (very common in Nigeria).

Stripe checkout links.

✅ 7. Business/Professional Sites

LinkedIn articles/posts.

Quora answers.

Press releases/news articles on trusted sites (BBC, CNN, TechCrunch, Punch, Guardian, etc.).

⚡ Pro Tips for Posting Links on Facebook

Always add context (story, tip, or question) before dropping the link.

If possible, use custom domains or branded short links (e.g., links.yourbrand.com/post1) instead of free URL shorteners.

Avoid over-posting links in groups — too many in a short time looks spammy.

Use link preview images (1200x628 px works best).

Below is a visual guide (infographic-style) showing “✅ Safe Links vs 🚫 Risky Links” that you can save and use as a reference whenever you’re posting...

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