How to Get Unbanned From Hinge in 5 Steps

Seeing “Your account has been removed” on Hinge is frustrating, especially when you’re not explained.

Many manage to get unbanned by appealing the right way or rebuilding their Hinge account from scratch. This guide covers both clearly and completely.

Why Hinge Bans People

Hinge bans accounts for violating its Terms of Service or Community Guidelines: harassment, bullying, hate speech, scams, impersonation, explicit sexual content, underage use, fake profiles, or repeated reports.

Hinge rarely tells what triggered it, when, or which rule was violated, so people feel banned “for no reason”, when in reality, anything can trigger a Hinge ban:

• Being mass reported after rejection, arguments, or breakups
• Jokes or flirty comments are interpreted as inappropriate
• Traveling or switching locations often
• Repeated selfie or video verification attempts
• Reusing a banned device, phone number, photos, etc.

Once Hinge bans people, they later get banned on other Match Group apps, too, which is a huge inconvenience because Hinge bans are permanent.

What Data Does Hinge Track After a Ban?

Hinge can retain banned-account data for up to two years, so new accounts often get quickly banned if old info is reused:

• 📱 Device identifiers and phone number (the strongest link)
• ✉️  Email (especially if tied to Google/Apple/Facebook)
• 📍 IP address, network, and geolocation
• 💳 Payment methods (cards, Apple Pay records, billing history)
• 📸 Photo matching using pHash/dHash style matching

Reusing the same photos often triggers bans – small edits sometimes help, but they are not reliable. Completely new photos are the safest. 

VPNs do not reliably fix bans either, and can backfire during signup. If you use a VPN anyway, use a local server and don’t jump countries.

The most successful way people get unbanned on Hinge is also the easiest to mess up. How to return to Hinge with a new identity, the right way:

1. Get a New Device for Hinge app

The best option is to get another phone (new or old) that has never had Hinge installed to avoid links.

If you must reuse your phone, factory-reset it, create a new Apple ID or Google account, and do not restore backups.

Android devices often allow deeper resets and multiple profiles, whereas iPhones often retain identifiers and linkage through Apple ID, backups, and payment history, even after a factory reset.

2. Avoid Your Old Network at First When Signing up on Hinge

Create the new account on mobile data, public Wi-Fi, or basically any internet connection you didn’t connect to while operating your banned account.

Avoid your home network for a week or two. Once the account stabilizes, you may return to normal Wi-Fi safely.

3. Get New Phone Number and Email for Hinge Verification

Your old number is effectively blacklisted, and you should avoid free, public VoIP options like Google Voice, Burner, Hushed, etc.

Instead, use a dating-app-verified number from services like DatingZest, which offer real, non-VoIP phone numbers specifically designed to reverse bans.

It’s the fastest, most budget-friendly, and most effective method if you don’t want to pay for and maintain a second physical phone number.

As for email:

• Create a fresh Gmail/Outlook/Yahoo address
• Send and receive a few emails before using it for signup
• Avoid logging in via Apple/Google/Facebook

4. Replace Photos and Change Your Profile

Hinge can detect reused or similar photos through hashing, so take completely new photos: new lighting, outfits, and backgrounds.

If you’re attached to your old photos (as we all are), change their hash value like dHash, pHash to prevent Hinge from recognizing you – the DatingZest Image Hash Cleaner can help you with this!

Or just do it manually: flip, crop/resize slightly, adjust brightness/contrast, and blur/alter background. Screenshotting doesn’t help.

Whatever you do, do not copy your old profile. Make subtle changes:

• Change name slightly (Jonathan → Jon)
• Rewrite all prompts and bio lines
• Modify work titles, etc.

5. Be Mindful of Your Behavior on Hinge Moving Forward

Eager or disrespectful behavior on Hinge can trigger flags, especially if you are a new user trying to recover from a ban.

For the first days, swipe in moderation, do not spam likes and messages, skip linking socials, and wait 1–2 weeks before selfie verification.

For payments, never reuse old cards or Apple Pay. Use Google Play credits, gift cards, or a virtual prepaid card instead

Many unmatch people after moving off-app, so a match cannot report them later. It is not foolproof, but it is a real tactic people use.

How to Appeal a Hinge Ban the Right Way

Hinge allows appeals, but success rates are low. If you see an Appeal option following your ban, use it. Keep it short, polite, and specific.

Acknowledge the rules, mention if you are a subscriber, and avoid insults or threats. Include your name, phone number, email, and a simple statement.

“Hi, Hinge Team.

I am writing regarding my ban on Hinge. I am confused as to what rule was broken because all of my interactions have been respectful, and your platform truly means a lot to me. I am kindly asking you to review my case and let me know what I can do to correct my behavior in the future…”

Hinge will likely not have a back-and-forth about the ban. Responses remain generic, and repeated appeals typically do not change the decision.

If you never hear back or you get denied…it’s time you escalate.

• File a BBB complaint against Match Group to get Hinge’s attention
• If asked to, submit ID verification because it may help with reinstatement
• Contact Hinge via X (Twitter) or Instagram. Public visibility can sometimes speed up a response, but it is not guaranteed

What Does *Not* Work for Getting Unbanned on Hinge

If you get back after a fresh start, but matches, likes, and messages vanish, you’re likely shadowbanned on Hinge.

Delete the account, wait two months, and then try the steps above again without skipping anything. That’s the only path that works.

Simply deleting and reinstalling the app or changing only your name and photos doesn’t do anything.

Using only a VPN doesn’t cut it either, and neither do Google Voice or similar VoIP numbers, because your device and number stay linked.

You’ll get unbanned on Hinge by combining every step, as opposed to trying them out individually one by one.

Q&A: Hinge for Banned Users

1. Is it actually possible to get unbanned from Hinge?
Sometimes. Official unbans are rare, and most appeals fail, but a small number of users get reinstated after escalation. Most people who return do so by creating a completely fresh account with new data.

2. Why did Hinge ban me for no reason?
Hinge usually does not explain bans. They are often triggered by user reports or automated flags, even if you did not knowingly break a rule.

3. Are Hinge bans permanent?
Officially, yes. In practice, some bans are reversed by mistake, and others are bypassed by starting over with a clean device, number, and photos.

4. Does using a VPN help remove a Hinge ban?
No. VPNs rarely help and often make things worse, especially during signup, because sudden location changes look suspicious.

5. Can I make a new Hinge account after being banned?
Officially, no. In reality, many users do, but it only works if everything is new, including the device, phone number, photos, email, and payment method.

In short…if you are willing to do it properly, reversing a Hinge ban this way is absolutely worth it, and the most successful way!

On Hinge, the best unban strategy is making sure you never trigger one again.