Facebook is serious about protecting its platform’s security, with billions of users accounts and large data uploads every day. It monitors user accounts constantly to spot suspicious behavior. You may have seen the “Your Account Is Temporarily Locked” error message while trying to log in. It could be that you received it incorrectly due to Facebook’s strict precautions.
We’ll be explaining the reasons Facebook temporarily locks accounts and how to unlock them.
Facebook Account Temporarily Locked Due To Suspicious Activity
If you enter your Facebook credentials via a website pretending to be Facebook, or log into Facebook using a third-party tool, it is considered “suspicious behavior.” Facebook will temporarily lock your account and ask you to verify that you are the account owner.
Facebook Account temporarily locked for security reasons
Facebook is serious about protecting user accounts. Facebook will lock an account if it suspects that it has compromised it. This happens until the owner can confirm access to the account. Facebook considers the following suspicious actions:
- Not sending enough friend requests or messages.
- Automated software and bots.
- An abrupt increase in the frequency of postings.
- Fake account, fake name or impersonating another person.
- Spam advertising
- Too many groups being joined in a short time.
- Too many authentication or recovery codes being requested.
- Activities that are against their Terms or Community Standards.
Due to an unfamiliar location, your Facebook account has been temporarily locked
Facebook uses IP addresses and logins to monitor its security. Facebook will lock an account if it detects that a login attempt is coming from an unknown source. The error message will read: “We have locked your account due to recent attempts at login from an unknown location.”
Facebook may note that you are using a different phone or an unusual IP address if you use it. Your account may be locked even if you are not using these security features.
How to unlock Facebook account temporarily locked
There are several ways to unlock your account.
Use the “Report a Login Problem” form
If your account is locked out, you can contact Facebook via the “Report a Login Issue” page.
Please include a description of the problem and any methods that you tried to solve it. Also, provide an email address. Send Facebook a screenshot of any error messages you received to help them investigate. It will take between 1-10 days for someone from Facebook, to respond once you have submitted the form.
“Security checks prevent login” Form
Use the “Security check preventing login” form if you are unable to log in to your account because of security checks.
You will need to describe the problem and give an email address so that the company can contact you. If you are not receiving the security code, please mention it.
Verify your identity with Facebook
The Facebook Identity Verification form is another useful tool.”
This form will allow you to pass the verification test to show that you are the account holder.
Attach a photo ID such as your passport or driver’s licence, and your login email or phone number.
Facebook warns you that they may store your ID up to one-year. You can however change this to 30 day only through your “Identity Confirmation Setting”.
After submitting the form, wait for Facebook to contact you.
Additional FAQs
These are some more questions you might have that can help unlock your Facebook account.
How can I stop my Facebook account from locking?
To help Facebook temporarily lock your account, consider the following:
Verify your identity, phone number, and email address. Facebook will verify your details to confirm that you are real and not trying impersonate others. If you’d like, you can add additional information such as the college where you went.
* Use strong passwords. Strong passwords are less likely to be guessed. Long passwords take longer to crack.
* An account that is naturally old. Your account will be less trusted by Facebook for new users. Spammers often create fake accounts to spam users. A new account is less likely to get blocked than one with many friends.
What is the Duration of a Temporary Facebook Ban
Temporary locks usually last between 24 and 48 hours. Once you have followed the instructions, your account will be unlocked. For any other problems or questions, please contact Facebook.
What’s the difference between a Facebook ban or a locked account?
Facebook has taken measures to protect you and your accounts. Facebook may lock your account in order to protect it from hackers or suspicious logins. However, users who violate the terms and conditions of service will be banned.
If you have had suspicious activity, it may be possible to unlock your account. If you have posted or sent something that the company considers to be harmful to others, then you might not be able to unlock your account.
Facebook lifts its temporary ban
Facebook, like all social media platforms, has stringent security measures in place to protect user accounts. Facebook can temporarily lock an account if it detects unusual activity, such as an unidentified location, unusually large posts or automated software.
Facebook recognizes that not all accounts are fraudulent. Once they are satisfied you are the real account holder, the account will be unlocked quickly.
What are the reasons your account was temporarily locked? What was the time it took Facebook to unlock your account? Let us know in the comments below.
