How to Unlock a Temporarily or Permanently Locked FB Account, Also Know the Causes

Kapanlagi.com - Knowing how to unlock a locked FB account is quite important, especially for those who are active on Facebook. This is because a locked account can happen to anyone. Generally, a locked account is actually one of Facebook's features to protect user data. However, it cannot be denied that a locked FB account can also be a problem.

A locked FB account cannot be accessed by the user. This can be very frustrating and even detrimental for some people who use FB as a means of selling. Moreover, a locked FB account can last for several days, ranging from 7 to 30 days. But there is no need to worry too much, because it turns out there are several ways to unlock a locked FB account. How to do it?

Summarized from various sources, here is a review of how to unlock a locked FB account easily and practically.

1. Causes of Locked FB Accounts

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A FB account being locked is certainly not without reason. Therefore, before knowing how to unlock a locked FB account, it is good for us to also know what the causes are. Some things that can cause a FB account to be locked are as follows.

1. Suspicious or harmful activities. These activities can be done by the account owner without realizing it. For example, spamming in the comment section, posting too frequently in groups, and so on.

2. Login activities from foreign devices. As mentioned earlier, a locked account is one of Facebook's ways to protect accounts and user data. Login activities from other devices can be considered as an indication of hacking.

3. The account has been reported by other FB users.

4. The use of auto likes and bot comments can also cause a FB account to be locked.

2. How to Unlock a Temporary Locked FB Account

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As mentioned earlier, a locked FB account can occur for various durations, ranging from 7 to 30 days, or even permanently. For temporarily locked FB accounts, there is one method that can be done. Here is how to unlock a temporarily locked FB account.

- To unlock a temporarily locked FB account, you need to prepare another Facebook account, such as a friend's or relative's account.

- Once ready, you can open a browser and try to open the locked FB account.

- Next, you can open your friend's or relative's FB account on FB Lite or the app on your phone.

- Go back to the browser and select the "guess the photo" option.

- Then, you can start the process of identifying your FB friend list.

- If you do not recognize the profile photo displayed in the FB friend list, you can go back to your friend's account on your phone and open the friend list from the locked Facebook account.

- You can also type each friend's profile name one by one in the search column, then check all their photos.

- After finding the same profile photo in the friend list of your friend's FB account and the locked FB account, you can directly select the profile name on the locked FB account. Once done, click "continue".

- To unlock the locked account, you must be able to do this 5 times. So, repeat each step. Once successful, the locked Facebook account will be able to be reopened.

3. How to Unlock a Permanently Locked FB Account

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Unfortunately, locked FB accounts can also be permanently locked. However, it turns out that permanently locked FB accounts can still be saved with one method, namely by verifying the account. Opening a permanently locked FB account may be a bit more complicated and difficult than the previous method. However, it is worth trying, especially in urgent situations.

Here is how to open a permanently locked FB account.

- First, you need to prepare an identification card such as an ID card, driver's license, or student card. (Note: the name on the identification card must match the name on the Facebook profile.

- If the identification card is ready, you can try to open your FB account by entering your phone number or email and password.

- A notification will appear stating that the FB account is locked. Next, you can directly click "Yes".

- After that, select the option "Upload a Photo Identification", then click the "continue" button.

- Next, you will be asked to enter other data such as email address, phone number, and FB profile name. In the "File" column, you can enter the ID or identification number. If all the data is filled, you can click "send" to proceed to the next step.

- Wait a few moments until you receive a message in your email inbox. If you haven't received an email, please wait at least 24 hours.

- After receiving the email, you can open it directly. Click the link and the code inside to access your locked FB account. Done.

Those are some reviews on how to unlock temporarily or permanently locked FB accounts. Hopefully useful and good luck!

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