Tinder claims that user safety is a priority, so it aims to make it impossible for users who get banned to return to the app.
This means Tinder will recognize much of your information after getting banned. Does that include your device, phone number, and the like? Let’s find out!
1. Does Tinder ban your device? For how long?
Tinder tracks your device by collecting and storing technical data, including your device ID. This data is retained for 1 year or 3 years or indefinitely to prevent banned users from returning.
Once Tinder recognizes your device, whether it’s a phone, computer, or tablet, it will block access.
Can You Unban Your Device from Tinder?
Tinder bans are permanent, and they will continue recognizing your device. However, there are ways to regain access:
- Send a Tinder Ban Appeal – If you believe your ban was unfair, you can email Tinder at help@gotinder.com or questions@gotinder.com to request a review. You can also file a complaint with Match Group’s Better Business Bureau (BBB) profile.
- Use a Different Device – Try accessing Tinder from a device you haven’t used before, such as a laptop or tablet.
- Factory Reset Your Device – A factory reset erases your device ID, making it appear new. You can find this option in your device’s settings.
2. Does Tinder Ban Your Phone Number?
Yes, Tinder bans your phone number when it bans your account, and there’s no way to prevent it. Your phone number is part of the account data Tinder collects at sign-up and retains indefinitely to block re-entry.
How to Get Around a Banned Phone Number on Tinder
Tinder does not unban phone numbers. Unless your ban appeal is accepted, you can’t reuse the same number. To get back on Tinder, you’ll need a new number that hasn’t been used before.
Steps to Get a New Number for Tinder:
- Go to DatingZest Tinder SMS Phone Verification.
- Purchase a number.
- Enter the confirmation code, and you're set!
Alternatively, you can buy a new SIM card or ask a friend to use their number for sign-up.
Tinder bans new accounts that use disposable (burner) numbers like Google Voice.
Since these numbers are reused, if a previous user was banned, you could be banned too. Always use a fresh, unique number to avoid issues.
3. What Data Does Tinder Recognize After a Ban?
Tinder tracks various types of data from your account, including technical and account details. Here’s what they retain and recognize:
- IP Address – Part of the technical data Tinder collects and stores, allowing them to recognize your network.
- Apple ID & Google Play Account – Tinder links your app store accounts to your profile, so they are tracked.
- Email Address – Stored in your account data, making it unusable for a new Tinder account.
- Photos & Face Data – If you completed photo verification, Tinder retains face geometry data, allowing them to recognize you.
- Credit Card Details – Tinder keeps purchase transaction data, including credit card info, for up to 10 years.
- Social Media Accounts – If linked, Tinder retains data from Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, and Apple, blocking them after a ban.
This means Tinder can recognize multiple identifiers, making it difficult to return after being banned
How to Create a New Tinder Account After a Ban
Getting back on Tinder after a ban is tough but not impossible. Since Tinder tracks and retains a lot of data, you’ll need to take extra precautions when setting up a new account.
Steps to Avoid Detection:
- Use a different device (or factory reset your current one). If using Tinder Web, clear all browser data.
- Create a new Apple ID or Google Play account before downloading Tinder. You can switch back to your old one after installation.
- Change your IP address by using a different WiFi network or mobile data.
- Use a new phone number and email address that haven’t been linked to Tinder before.
- Don’t connect the same social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, etc.).
- Update your photos—either make significant changes or use completely new ones.
Final Reminder
Tinder bans users who repeatedly violate its terms, so be mindful of your activity. Too many bans and fake phone numbers can make rejoining even harder. Get a fresh number, set up your new account carefully, and start over the right way.
Good luck!
Liam
Hello Liam I tried getting a new account after mine got banned using another phone number and another device can I now log onto my new account on my previously banned Device? Or will it also get banned
Hi Sandra,
Just to confirm, You already have a new account created, just want to login into a phone device which been previously banned before?
We do not recommend it because you might be banned or even if you are able to log in shadowban hammer is waiting.
Kind regards,
Liam
Did you try to login previously banned Device before with new account?
How many days or month before to open my Tinder,and how to make new tinder if im still banned.
Hi Genrose,
No need to wait a single day, just be careful while opening a new Tinder account.
Make sure it’s a new phone number, new email, new pics etc… do NOT use old information.
Regards
if i factory reset my phone number, new email address and phone number and new picture, will it still work for me , with same phone, if i do factory reset
Hello there, if i use a new device, phone number, email, apple id yet after downloading the app and making an account switch back to my previous apple id that had been signed up when i got banned, will i get banned again when i log in? I am wrongfully banned 🙁
It’s good
Hi how do you change your device ID? On an apple phone?
I was banned for no reason, and I cannot get a reason why or atleast a temporary banning. I changed my email, my number, my apple Id
Hello Liam,
I intend to change my phone number & factory reset my phone & change device ID should I be able to return to tinder app please let me know.
Thanks.
Hi Saully,
Yes, you are able to get back on the Tinder app but you need a new Apple ID while setting up the iPhone.
Due when you enter your same Apple ID it restores your info cache data and other things. Set up new apple ID, Download Tinder then you can restore into old Apple ID.
Kind regards,
Liam
Hi Liam,
I’ve had a new (burner) device associated with a new account linked to a (burner) Google voice number for a while now and it’s been working. I just got a new cell phone and I’m wondering whether it’ll be safe to log in from the new device once my old number is ported to it along with my phone plan. I’d be giving Tinder my burner number and separate email address, but I want to be sure it won’t somehow recognize either the Google account associated with all the Android software or my old phone number – even though I’m not planning on telling tinder about either of those. It should only be able to recognize the phone number I use to log in and the actual IMEI number(s) from the device(s) I used the banned account on, right? Can it see what number the new device typically uses if I don’t tell it?
Thanks for posting this – I’m really not eager to go through making a whole new account again, but I’m certainly sick of having to use two separate devices!
– A Concerned User
So I’ve purchased a new iphone. I want to keep the same number but I’m banned. However If I use my friends number on my app will that work? As in I get the code off his phone. Please let me know that would be much appreciated.
So I’m gonna get a new phone, email and number. Do I need to wait to make my new email address on a device that wasn’t banned? Or can I make a new one on my current phone?
Thank you.
I take several pictures at the same time. If I don’t use the same picture but use a different photo taken around the same time that looks almost identical but is a different picture taken at the same time. Is that ok?
If I get new iphone and log in to my apple id but I will use different phone number and email for registration on Tinder, will it ban me by knowing what else do I have in phone (mails apps where I’m logged in with “banned” mail on tinder?
oh I wasnt reading comments my bad
Hello, this of for your tips.
I started an account with a new phone/SIM card, email and only using 5g (no wifi)
Everything fine because is everything new.
The thing is I’m afraid to put my pics, older on tinder no, probably some with this other phone but: they could recognize me the same?
Also doubting about purchasing a plus/boost, I read about pyypl create virtual Mastercard, so you have feedbacks?
Thanks in advance