Suspended Twitter account: understand the reasons and learn how to 'try to get back'

For a number of reasons, Twitter has the ability to restrict user accounts. Depending on the situation, the social network may suspend the profile either permanently or temporarily for breaking the rules. If the suspension is just temporary, it can be lifted by following a few easy steps, such completing your profile's contact details or confirming using a code provided to your phone. Check out some of the reasons and learn how to resolve them.

Reasons why your account may be suspended

1. Spam

An account can be suspended by Twitter for containing spam or being fake. In both cases, the user violates the social network's terms of use.

2. Account security at risk

If a user's account is hacked or compromised, Twitter suspends the profile until it is recovered and secure again.

3. Abusive tweets or behavior

If Twitter is notified or notices abusive behavior by the user that violates the rules of use, the account is suspended temporarily or permanently, depending on the case.

Sometimes, users may not even be aware of certain behaviors that could lead to suspension, like repeated blocking by others. Using a twitter block checker can help you stay informed about how others are interacting with your profile and possibly avoid flags that contribute to suspension.

Twitter Rules

To have a Twitter profile, you must follow the rules. Some of them are: regular users are not allowed to register using a registered trademark as their name, in which case the account may be claimed and the person may be permanently suspended.

The use of pornographic or extremely violent images as profile pictures or covers is prohibited. No user may use their account for illegal purposes, nor may they use fake badges of a promoted or verified account.

Threats, harassment, hate speech, sharing confidential information, impersonating someone, and self-harm are all considered abusive behavior and are also grounds for Twitter to suspend your account.

Another reason for suspension is the use of the account to spread spam: anyone who uses the account to spread invitations, misuses usernames, sells usernames, spreads malware, or carries out spam of any kind will have their account suspended. Twitter has a list of the social network's rules ( support.twitter.com/ ), available on the website. 

What to do when your account is suspended

Verify your phone number or email address and follow the steps to unlock your account if you log in and see that it has been suspended. The unlocking procedure is rather easy and typically takes some time.

You will receive a code via SMS that you must enter on the Twitter page. After you validate this code, your account will be unlocked again. If your profile has been closed for security reasons, you must change your password.

You will get instructions for unlocking your account via email. If your account has been blocked for breaching Twitter's terms of service, you will be prompted to enter your personal information, such as your name, email address, and telephone number.

As a last resort, you can still contact Twitter directly (support.twitter.com/forms/) to request unblocking.