Why Facebook Keeps Restricting My Accounts — And How to Avoid It Forever

Learn the real reasons behind Meta restrictions and 10 powerful strategies to keep your business safe.

🤯 Have you ever opened Facebook and suddenly seen this?

 “Your ad account has been disabled for violating Meta’s policies.”

If yes, you're not alone. 

Thousands of small business owners, marketers, and creators face this issue every single day. And the worst part? They have no idea what they did wrong.

This blog is your full guide to understanding:

• What types of Facebook restrictions exist
   
• Why they happen
   

• What you can’t do once restricted

   

And most importantly — 10 proven strategies to avoid getting banned

What Are Facebook Restrictions?

Meta (Facebook) uses automated systems + manual reviews to detect any activity that violates its rules. When something looks suspicious, it can restrict your:

🧐 Common Reasons You’re Getting Restricted (Without Knowing It)

Here’s the tough truth — most restrictions are caused by unintentional mistakes. Here are the top ones:

   1. Violating Facebook Ad Policies (adult content, misleading offers, unrealistic claims)

   2. Too Many Rejected Ads (creates a bad trust score)

   3. Logging in From Suspicious Devices or Locations

   4. Using Fake Names or Profiles

   5. Promoting Banned Products (like weight loss pills, crypto, etc.)

   6. Repeated Payment Failures or Disputes

   7. High Negative Feedback from Customers (on ads or posts)
 

Trying to Bypass Policy With Tricks (e.g., using special characters in banned words)

Remember: Even 1 serious mistake can get you permanently restricted.

What Happens When You Get Restricted?

Here’s what you’ll experience (depending on the type of restriction):

• ❌ Can’t run or edit ads
   
• ❌ Loss of campaign performance and data
   
• ❌ Can't add or remove team members
   
• ❌ Damaged trust score — future ads might get flagged quickly
   
• ❌ Can’t appeal if your account is not verified
  
   

This can feel like a death sentence for small businesses that rely on Facebook ads.

Top 10 Strategies to Avoid Facebook Restrictions (In 2025)

Here are battle-tested methods to protect your Meta assets from being restricted:

✅ 1. Create a Verified Business Manager

• Add official business details (GST, business email, website)
   
• Add 2+ admin users
   
• Upload government-verified documents

✅ 2. Use Real Profiles with 2-Factor Authentication

• Never use fake or shared accounts
   
• Enable 2FA to increase trust level

✅ 3. Warm Up New Ad Accounts Slowly

• Don’t run ₹10K ads on Day 1
   
• Start with small budgets and low-risk campaigns

✅ 4. Avoid Banned or Sensitive Keywords

• Words like “cure,” “guarantee,” “weight loss,” “crypto,” “make money fast” can trigger bans
   
• Use storytelling instead of direct claims

✅ 5. Keep Your Payment Methods Clean

• Don’t use the same card across multiple banned accounts
   
• Pay bills on time to avoid payment errors

✅ 6. Avoid Misleading Creatives

• Don’t use fake testimonials or before/after images
   
• Show real product benefits with honest copy

✅ 7. Monitor Feedback Score and Quality Ranking

• Keep an eye on Account Quality Center
   
• Avoid too much negative feedback or comments like “scam” or “fraud”

✅ 8. Don’t Create Multiple Accounts to Bypass Restrictions

• Facebook tracks everything: IP, device, cookies
   
• Creating 5 fake accounts won’t help, it’ll make things worse

✅ 9. Appeal the Right Way (If You Get Flagged)

• Be honest in your appeal message
   
• Explain what you fixed and what you’ll do differently

✅ 10. Use Meta’s Official Tools for Transparency

• Account Quality Center – to see issues early
   
• Policy Checker – check ad content before publishing
   
• Meta Business Suite – get alerts and insights

Final Thoughts:

"Let’s face it — Facebook is still one of the most powerful platforms for small businesses. But with great power comes great responsibility. If you don’t understand the rules of the game, you might get benched. Use this guide as your digital shield and run your campaigns with confidence."