Can’t Access Facebook? Here’s What You Can Do

If you've been trying to log into your Facebook account unsuccessfully, you're probably wondering if you've been blocked, and if so, what you can do to get back on the site and return to your normal social networking habits and routines. Of course, not being able to easily contact your huge network of friends and family can be a horrible experience to endure, and not many avid Facebook users would be okay with just letting go of their account without a fight.

Then there's the concern that you might have to go through the lengthy process of rebuilding your friends' list from scratch if you've lost access to an account that you've been using for a while or even just the hassle of having to sign up all over again even if it was a new account. Likewise, losing a Facebook account can be particularly troublesome for business or marketer that uses the platform to promote and advertise their brand. Luckily, with the following guide, you should be able to get back on Facebook in no time.

Facebook Banned 2.19 Billion Accounts in the First Quarter of 2019 Alone

If you're confused about why your account got banned and are feeling like a social outcast, you shouldn't, because from January to April of 2019, Facebook banned almost 2.2 billion accounts –  that's more than its total number of active users and almost double the fake accounts that were banned in the first quarter of 2018 (1.2 billion).

While the official statement said that most of the bans were part of actions taken against automated bots that attempted to create huge volumes of accounts in a short period of time, there's no doubt that some legitimate accounts were possibly banned in the process.

What are Your Options if Facebook Has Blocked You?

If you believe your account access issue is stemming from the fact that Facebook has blocked you, first you need to confirm that suspicion before moving on. You should only part ways with the account permanently once you know for sure that it has been blocked by Facebook.

Contact Facebook Support – In rare cases, you may be able to have your account re-activated by simply contacting Facebook's support team and complying with their requests for identity verification. If you suspect that you've forgotten your password, or that your account might have been hacked, you might be able to reset the password using the email address you associated with the account.

Try to See If Your Profile is Still Visible from a Friend's Account – If your account has been completely de-activated by Facebook, then you won't be able to see your profile pic from another person's account. This is one of the most reliable ways to quickly tell if your account has been banned or blocked. If you can still see your profile, that means there may be hope that the account was simply hacked or you've misremembered your login credentials.

Create a New Account - If contacting Facebook's support does nothing (as it often does) and it looks as though your old account is gone for good, you may have no choice but to sign up for a new one to continue using Facebook. This might not be what you wanted to hear, but unfortunately, most bans are in fact permanent. Signing up for a new account will be easy, but getting your friends list, liked pages, and settings back exactly how they were might seem impossible if you had a large network. Luckily, Facebook rarely bans established accounts like this, so chances are you won't have to do very much rebuilding.

What to Do if Your New Facebook Account Gets Banned or Can't Be Opened

If you've come to the conclusion that your old account is gone for good, creating a new account is obviously the only remaining option. But what do you do if you're unable to open an account or your new account suddenly gets banned as well? Here are some tips that may help:

Try Creating an Account from a Different Network – It's possible that Facebook might have flagged the IP address of your network. The internet protocol (IP) address of your network identifies your computer to Facebook. If you're trying to create the new account from the same internet connection that you used for the banned account, then that's most likely your problem. Using a different internet connection will usually allow you to create a new account.

See if Your Router Has a Dynamic IP Address – If your home internet connection has a static IP address, that means you don't get a new IP address when you reset the router. If you have a dynamic IP address, that means your internet service provider (ISP) will give you a new IP when you disconnect and re-connect your router to their network. This could help you get a new IP address quickly so that you can get back on Facebook as a new user.

Use a Facebook Proxy – If your router doesn't give you a new IP address, or if you're trying to create multiple accounts, the most ideal solution is to use dedicated Facebook proxies to conceal your true IP address. By doing this, you'll be showing Facebook the IP address of the proxy server you're using. Each new account that you create can have its own private, dedicated IP address to prevent the possibility of ever being linked to an old account. This is a technique used by many savvy marketers who must manage hundreds of social media accounts for their clients, but it can also be useful for protecting a personal account from getting linked to an old banned account.

Learn Facebook's Rules to Keep Your Account(s) from Getting Banned Again

Ultimately, keeping your account from getting banned is all about knowing and adhering to Facebook's Terms of Service. Becoming familiar with this policy is particularly important if you're a marketer or entrepreneur who plans on managing multiple businesses or ad campaigns on Facebook using different accounts. Keeping your accounts separate and avoiding any activity that could get you banned should be your top priority when scaling up, as you never want to put an established account at risk for a new endeavour.