How do you get past a device ban on Snapchat?
To do so, uninstall the Snapchat application, restart your device, Select Settings and then click on General Management, on Date & Time option, select Set Automatically and choose a date of one month ahead of the banned date, reinstall Snapchat app and check if the issue is resolved.
Your device gets banned on Snapchat when you violate Snapchat's Terms of Service. Snapchat immediately bans users who post drug-related snaps on their platform. You can read Snapchat's Terms of Service to get an idea about what is permitted on Snapchat and what is not permitted there.
Violating any of the terms stated above, for the first time, will most likely lead to your account getting locked for 24 hours. However, repeated violations can get your account locked for up to a month or result in a permanent ban from the platform.
Tips If Your Network Is Still Blocked
Make sure to follow Snapchat's Community Guidelines ✅ Switch to a different Wi-Fi connection 📡 Turn off Wi-Fi and use mobile data 📶 If your device is on a VPN, disable it and log into Snapchat again 👍
I did some research and came up with that Snap device bans use hardwares specific IMEI numbers to ban a device, presumably by checking it against a database.
Do not worry if you are permanently banned you will have to wait 24 hours without any login attempts or account unlock attempts and after the 24hrs (GIVE IT 24HRS DO NOT BE IMPATIENT) you may try and unlock your account again.
However, there is no way to unlock your account if it has been permanently locked. Please read about scams concerning unlocking Snapchat accounts below. Click to jump to a section: My account has been permanently locked.
Your AppleID has nothing to do with SnapChat. And if you're repeatedly getting banned by SnapChat, they are doing so based on your IP, or your Snapchat name, or your real name, or account address or telephone number or birthdate or something else you're required to provide when making an account with them.
According to Snapchat, an account can be temporarily or permanently locked for 4 reasons: Use third-party apps or plugins that weren't authorized by the platform. Abusive behavior or sending spam messages. Send large numbers of friend requests before verifying the phone number and email address.
Illegal Content
Don't use Snapchat for any illegal activities — including to buy or sell illegal drugs, contraband, counterfeit goods, or illegal weapons.
How many reports does it take to ban someone on Snapchat?
Snapchat does not have a fixed number of reports to get you banned. You can only get banned if you violate the content guidelines. You getting banned might also depend on the number of times you have violated the guidelines on some topics.
But you cannot create a new account if your account has been permanently locked because Snapchat bans the IP address or the IMEI number of your device which won't help even if you create a new Gmail Id or a new Snapchat account. So, to create a new Snapchat account you need to change your device.
- Go to your Android Settings.
- Navigate to Wireless & Networks.
- Click on your Wi-Fi network.
- Click Modify Network.
- Select Advanced Options.
- Change the IP address.
Some apps ban devices because they violate the terms of service. Others ban devices because they engage in illegal activity. Generally, speaking bans don't happen for nothing. There is always a reason behind it as an app provider would not want to prevent users from using their app if not necessary.
However, there is no way to unlock your account if it has been permanently locked. Please read about scams concerning unlocking Snapchat accounts below. Click to jump to a section: My account has been permanently locked.
Do not worry if you are permanently banned you will have to wait 24 hours without any login attempts or account unlock attempts and after the 24hrs (GIVE IT 24HRS DO NOT BE IMPATIENT) you may try and unlock your account again.
- Sign up for a reputable VPN. Our top pick is NordVPN.
- Download the VPN mobile app in the App Store.
- In the VPN app, connect to a server in your chosen location.
- Your IP address will now be changed.
- Once you've connected, launch Snapchat and enjoy!
Your AppleID has nothing to do with SnapChat. And if you're repeatedly getting banned by SnapChat, they are doing so based on your IP, or your Snapchat name, or your real name, or account address or telephone number or birthdate or something else you're required to provide when making an account with them.
