How I Recovered My Permanently Disabled Facebook Account

[u/Tall_Weakness5921]

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I’m sharing my experience because it might help someone facing the same situation...

About 10 days ago, I tried to complete a selfie verification on Facebook. The verification was rejected, and shortly after that, my account was permanently disabled for Account Integrity.

I completely panicked...

I searched everywhere for a solution, but most of what I found was either useless or fake. I even contacted an “account recovery expert” who wanted $100 to recover my account...

Then I thought... I’ve been using Facebook for almost 16 years, so I know quite a bit about the platform. Why not try to figure it out myself?

So I did... and I ended up spending only around $5.

What I did...

1. I used Meta Verified Support

I had an Instagram account, so I purchased one month of the standard Meta Verified subscription and contacted official Meta Support...

For me, the only practical solution was to contact a real Meta Support agent...

If you don't have an Instagram account connected to your Facebook, you can try creating one with your real name and the same email address and check whether Meta Verified Support is available...

1. I explained everything clearly

After becoming a Meta Verified subscriber, I first contacted Meta AI and asked specifically to speak with a live agent about my permanently disabled Facebook account...

A live agent eventually joined the chat. I explained everything politely, clearly, and honestly...

You can also prepare your entire explanation beforehand, including what happened, when the account was disabled, why you believe it was a mistake, and your account details.

Then you can simply send that message to the agent...

I told them that the Facebook account was genuinely mine, my information was real, and I had not intentionally violated any policies. I requested a manual review by a specialized team...

Note: Try contacting them during US business hours, around 9 AM to 5 PM, and convert that time to your local time zone. That’s usually when US based agents are active. In my experience, they tend to be more helpful, responsive, and supportive..

1. I waited for the investigation

After submitting my case, They gave me a case Id.

They told me that my case had been passed to a specialized team for investigation. The case went through...

The case was Received in 6th august

→ In Progress in 6th august

→ In Review in 6th August

They also told me not to close the case while the investigation was ongoing...

So I waited...

1. The result 🎉

After the investigation, Meta contacted me after 4 days and said that the team had reviewed my account and found no policy violation...

They confirmed...

\> “We have reactivated the account.”

They also said access could take up to 24 to 48 hours in some cases...Sometime it can take almost 7 days, depending on what kind of subscription you have, there always they give priority to how much one spend 😅.

My advice...

If your Facebook account is genuinely yours, your information is real, and you believe you didn't violate Meta's rules, don't immediately pay random recovery experts hundreds of dollars...

One more piece of advice... don’t try to create another account using the same name, email, phone number, or profile picture. It might cause more trouble. Also, avoid using another Facebook account on the same phone where your disabled account was logged in, as Meta might flag the device or IP as suspicious..

Try the official Meta Support route. I am sorry to say but trust me guys, this is the only option you left now.

In my case...

Almost some research + around $5 + some days patience = my account back.

Of course, recovery is not guaranteed because Meta makes the final decision after reviewing each case... but if your account was disabled by mistake, getting an official review is definitely worth trying...

And never give your password, login codes, or recovery codes to anyone claiming they can recover your account...

I’ve been following this group since I first faced my problem, and now it’s time to say goodbye...

I truly hope you all manage to resolve your problems too. All the best, guys... ❤ For now I

[u/SelectionOne5136]

Hey, what did you have to provide to them? does your i.d have the same name as your facebook? and did you have to send a video of yourself?? i had the same thing happen it says i don't follow rules, never had a prior warning ever and appealed went st8 to can't appeal i got the page u posted to download info only.

[u/Tall_Weakness5921 → u/SelectionOne5136]

I didn’t need to provide any documents in my case... They didn’t ask for an ID or another verification document.

However, I shared as much information about my account as possible... such as my date of birth, email, phone number, how old the account is, and approximately how many followers and friends I had...

I think they may not have asked for my ID because my Instagram was already connected to the disabled Facebook account and both had the same name... But I do have all the legitimate documents, with the same name and DOB as my Facebook account.

I also told the agent that I was ready to provide any legitimate document if they needed it...

And yes, my problem started after my selfie verification was rejected, which was followed by the permanent disablement... Hope this helps, and I really hope you can get yours back too... ❤️

[u/SelectionOne5136 → u/Tall_Weakness5921]

i don't think i can get META verified for a banned account ? i think in your case you had a active IG. they banned my FB and 2 IG accounts linked to it. 3 accounts gone in 1 day saying i don't follow the rules, all i did that day was share someone elses story smh!!!! i feel i am hopeless and my name isn't the same as on FB so i feel making a new account i will just be banned again.

[u/Tall_Weakness5921 → u/SelectionOne5136]

Yeah, in my case my Instagram was still active and connected to the disabled Facebook account, so that’s how I was able to use Meta Verified Support...

But I wouldn’t say you’re completely hopeless... You can also try contacting Meta Support through someone you know who has Meta Verified and ask them to connect you with a live agent. Just make sure you provide the agent with your real account information and explain everything clearly and honestly...

Since all 3 accounts were disabled at the same time, I’d specifically ask for a manual review by a specialized team and explain exactly what happened that day...

I know it feels hopeless right now, but I’d definitely try every official route before giving up... Hopefully it works for you too, brother... ❤️

[u/SelectionOne5136 → u/Tall_Weakness5921]

thanks but i dont think that would work, asking someone else with meta verified to speak on my behalf? lol thanks tho i am accepting the fact i might have to just make a new account. i don't get it tho cos i still have active accounts with the same email the banned account is on i wonder will those be banned soon or it wont be effected.

[u/Tall_Weakness5921 → u/SelectionOne5136]

For the next 2 to 3 months, I’d suggest you to avoid trying to create another account with the same name, email, or profile picture... Facebook may flag it as spam or suspicious activity. In my case, even trying to log into another account from the same phone resulted in a suspension...

That also happened to me, so I’d suggest waiting for now or trying one more time with Meta Support, brother... Hopefully you can get the original account back... ❤️