Imagine waking up, grabbing your phone, and opening Hinge—ready to swipe and match—only to be hit with the dreaded message: “Your account has been removed.”
Panic sets in. You search online for a solution, but every source says the same thing: Hinge bans are permanent. No appeal, no second chances. It’s frustrating, especially if you didn’t even do anything wrong.
Here’s the truth: Hinge bans are tough, but they’re not impossible to work around. While Hinge tracks users through multiple ways—device ID, phone number, IP address, and even photos—many people have successfully created new accounts.
This guide isn’t about generic advice or false hope. These are real, proven steps that banned users have used to get back on Hinge. We’ll break down exactly how Hinge tracks bans, what doesn’t work, and what actually does. If you follow these steps carefully, you’ll be back to swiping in no time.
Does Hinge Ban Your Device? How Hinge Tracks Users
Hinge doesn’t just ban your account—it goes further. If you try to make a new profile without changing key details, you’ll likely get banned again within minutes.
So, how does Hinge track you? Here’s what you need to know:
Yes, Hinge can recognize your device even if you create a brand-new account. Many users have tried signing up again with a new number and email, only to get banned instantly—because their phone was already flagged.
Hinge likely does this by tracking:
- Device ID – A unique identifier tied to your phone.
- App data – Residual information from your banned account.
- Google Play or Apple ID – If your store account was used for a banned Hinge profile, it could be flagged too.
IP Address & Network: Can Hinge Track Your Wi-Fi?
Yes, your home Wi-Fi can link you to your banned account. If you sign up from the same network, Hinge might recognize the connection and ban your new profile.
But here’s the catch:
Using a VPN isn’t always a solution—Hinge can detect common VPNs and might flag them as suspicious.
Dynamic IP addresses (from most internet providers) might change occasionally, but Hinge can still track patterns.
Phone Number Blacklisting: Why a New Number is a Must
Your phone number is the #1 way Hinge bans accounts. If your number has been used before, your new account won’t even make it past the sign-up screen.
What doesn’t work?
Google Voice and free text apps (TextNow, Burner, etc.) – Hinge knows these and blocks them.
Reusing an old number—even if it’s from a different SIM card—might still get flagged if it was linked to a previous ban.
Consider using services like DatingZest that provide fresh numbers for dating apps
Email & Facebook: Why You Need a Fresh Start
Even though Hinge relies on phone numbers, your email can also be blacklisted. If you try to sign up with the same Gmail, Outlook, or iCloud email, your new account is dead before it starts.
What doesn’t work?
Reusing your banned email—even if you reset your phone and get a new number.
Signing up with the same Facebook, Apple, or Google login as before.
Photo Recognition & Facial Detection: Can Hinge Ban You Based on Pictures?
Yes, Hinge can recognize your photos—this is where most people slip up. If you upload the same pictures as before, even on a new account, Hinge may flag you instantly.
Hinge’s facial recognition tech might not officially “track” banned users, but it does compare profile pictures for security reasons.
What doesn’t work?
Re-uploading your old Hinge photos exactly as they were.
Slightly cropping or resizing them—Hinge may still recognize them.
Other Tracking Methods: Payment, Location & App History
Hinge collects more data than you think, which means even small details can link you back to your banned account.
Payment details: If you paid for Hinge Premium on a banned account, using the same credit card on a new profile could be risky.
Location tracking: Hinge logs your geolocation and home Wi-Fi—if it sees your new account logging in from the same place as your old one, it might connect the dots.
Shared app history: If you restore your phone from a backup, Hinge might still remember your banned account data.
Can You Legally Get Unbanned from Hinge?
Let’s be real—Hinge bans are meant to be permanent. If you see the dreaded “Your account has been removed” message, the official stance is: that you’re not getting back in.
But does that mean you should give up? Not necessarily. While most appeals get ignored, but still have successfully gotten unbanned by taking the right approach. If you believe your ban was a mistake, here are your options.
📩 How to Appeal a Ban (and Why It Usually Fails)
Hinge has an official ban appeal process, but don’t get your hopes up. Most users who submit an appeal receive either no response or a generic rejection.
To submit an appeal:
- Go to Hinge’s Help Center and find the “My Account is Banned” section.
- Fill out the ban appeal form and explain why you think your account was removed unfairly.
- Keep your message polite and professional—angry rants won’t help.
- If you had Hinge Premium, mention that in your appeal—sometimes companies are more responsive when money is involved.
Should You Verify Your Government ID on Hinge After Being Unbanned?
Verifying your government ID through Socure on Hinge can restore your account, but it’s not always a good idea. Some users report that after verification, they get zero matches, meaning Hinge may still be limiting their profile.
Since Berbix or Socure is a third-party identity verification service, submitting your ID could allow Hinge to track and flag your account permanently.
Reality check: Hinge rarely reverses bans. If you violated community guidelines (e.g., harassment, inappropriate content, fake profiles), your appeal will likely be ignored. If your ban was due to a false report, you might have a slight chance of getting reinstated.
Reaching Out on Social Media (Better Than the Appeal Form?)
Some banned users had better luck contacting Hinge through Twitter (X) or Instagram DMs instead of the official appeal form.
Success Story: One person tweeted about their unfair ban, tagging @Hinge and explaining the situation. Hinge support responded, asked them to verify their identity, and got back their account.
If you want to try this:
✅ Send a polite and clear message on Twitter (X) or Instagram DMs explaining your situation.
✅ If you got banned by mistake, say so—and ask if they can review your case.
✅ If you have screenshots proving your innocence (e.g., false reports), attach them.
No guarantee, but it’s worth a shot! Social media teams are more responsive than email support because they don’t want public complaints damaging their reputation.
Filing a BBB Complaint: Does It Work?
Some people try filing a Better Business Bureau (BBB) complaint against Hinge’s parent company, Match Group (which also owns Tinder, OkCupid, and Plenty of Fish).
Does this work? The results are mixed. A few users reported that after filing a BBB complaint, Hinge actually responded and reviewed their case. Others said they got a generic response and no help at all.
How to file a complaint:
- Go to the BBB website and search for Match Group (Hinge’s parent company).
- File a complaint, explaining that your account was banned unfairly and that support has not responded.
- Wait for a response—but don’t expect miracles.
This is more of a last resort, but if you feel you were banned unfairly, it’s one more way to put pressure on Hinge.
Waiting It Out: How Long Does Hinge Keep Banned User Data?
If you’re thinking, “Maybe I’ll just wait and try again later,” here’s the deal:
Hinge stores banned account data for up to 2 years.
Just because your data is deleted doesn’t mean you can rejoin—Hinge still tracks device and IP history.
Who waited over a year before trying again and still got banned instantly.
So while time might erase some of your old data, it’s not a guarantee. You’re better off using the workaround methods instead of waiting 2 years.
If all else fails, it’s time to move on to the workarounds.
How to Create a New Hinge Account After Being Banned
If your Hinge ban appeal was ignored (or flat-out rejected), your best bet is to start fresh with a completely new account. But here’s the catch—Hinge is really good at catching repeat users.
That means you can’t just make a new profile with a different email and hope for the best. You need to change everything: your phone, number, email, pictures, and even how you sign up.
Follow these steps exactly, and you’ll give yourself the best shot at getting back on Hinge.
Step 1: Use a New Device (Or Reset Your Current One)
Hinge can recognize your phone’s device ID, meaning if you try to sign up on the same phone where your banned account existed, you might get banned instantly—even if you use a different email and number.
So, what are your options?
Option 1: Use a Different Phone (Best Choice)
The most foolproof way to avoid a device ban is to use a completely different phone—one that has never had Hinge installed before.
Best choices for a second phone:
✅ Old phone you never used for Hinge (if you have one).
✅ A friend’s or family member’s phone (if they don’t use Hinge).
✅ A cheap burner phone – Many users have successfully rejoined Hinge by buying a cheap Android phone ($40–$60) just for sign-up.
Tip: The Samsung Galaxy A Series and Motorola phones are great, affordable choices that come with features like Secure Folder (more on that below).
Do NOT sign into your old Apple ID or Google Play account on this new phone. Doing so could link you back to your banned account.
Option 2: Factory Reset Your Phone (Riskier, But Possible)
If you don’t have access to another phone, you can try factory-resetting your current one. This doesn’t always work, but have managed to rejoin Hinge this way.
On iPhone:
- Go to Settings → General → Transfer or Reset iPhone → Erase All Content and Settings.
- Sign in with a fresh Apple ID after the reset (do NOT restore from iCloud backup).
- Download Hinge from the App Store and follow the rest of the steps below.
On Android:
- Go to Settings → System → Reset → Factory Data Reset.
- Create a brand-new Google Play account after the reset (don’t use your old one).
- Install Hinge from the Play Store and proceed with a fresh signup.
Why resetting doesn’t always work: Some reports have found that even after a full reset, Hinge still recognizes their device. This could be because of deep hardware tracking methods, or because they restored old account data without realizing it.
To improve your chances, follow these extra steps:
✔ Use a new Apple ID or Google account after resetting.
✔ Don’t restore backups. Set the phone up as a brand-new device.
✔ Change your Wi-Fi or use mobile data for the signup (we’ll cover this in Step 6).
Option 3: Use Samsung Secure Folder (A Clever Workaround for Android Users)
If you have a Samsung phone, you don’t necessarily need a second phone or a factory reset. Instead, you can try Secure Folder—a feature that lets you install apps in a separate, isolated environment.
How to use Secure Folder to get back on Hinge:
- Go to Settings → Security and Privacy → Secure Folder.
- Set up a Secure Folder with a new Google account.
- Download Hinge inside Secure Folder (not on your regular phone storage).
- Use a new phone number, email, and photos when signing up.
Why this works: Secure Folder makes Hinge think it’s running on a completely separate device, which can bypass device bans without needing a second phone.
However, you still need a fresh phone number and email—Secure Folder only prevents device tracking, not number bans.
Step 2: Get a New Phone Number
Your phone number is the #1 way Hinge tracks and bans users. If you try signing up with the same number—even if everything else is different—your account will be banned instantly.
The best way to bypass a Hinge number ban is to get a real mobile number from a legitimate provider. Here are your best options:
✔ Prepaid SIM cards – Buy a cheap SIM card from a mobile carrier (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, etc.). These are easy to find at convenience stores, gas stations, or online.
✔ Disposable burner phones – These come with their own number and are available at Walmart, Target, or Amazon. Use them just for sign-up.
✔ Carrier-based online numbers – Services like DatingZest provide legitimate, non-VOIP numbers specifically for dating apps. This is one of the safest ways to get verified without buying a new SIM.
💡 Pro Tip: Avoid using your new number anywhere else online before signing up for Hinge. Hinge automatically detects and blocks virtual numbers from services like Google Voice, TextNow, Burner, and TextFree. If you try using one, your account might not even make it past the verification stage.
Once you have your fresh number, DON’T rush into signing up just yet—you still need to create a new email address and clean up your other details.
Step 3: Create a New Email Address
Hinge doesn’t just ban phone numbers—it also blacklists emails. If your previous account was linked to a certain email, trying to use it again will get your new account flagged immediately.
Even if your number is new, using a banned email can get you shadowbanned. That means your account might not be outright removed, but you’ll stop getting matches or profile views.
✔ Create a brand-new Gmail, Outlook, or Yahoo account. Avoid anything tied to your previous account.
✔ Sign up with your new email before using it for Hinge. This makes it look more natural.
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Pro Tip: Avoid linking your new email to other dating apps (at least for now). If you used the same email for Tinder, OkCupid, or Bumble, and Hinge has data-sharing agreements with those platforms, it could be risky.
Step 4: Change Your Photos
Hinge has advanced photo recognition. If you upload the same pictures from your old, banned profile, you’re practically telling them, “Hey, it’s me again!”—and you’ll likely get banned all over again.
Hinge uses image hashing to recognize previously uploaded pictures, meaning they don’t even need to “see” your face to detect if your photos were used on a banned account.
✅ How to Get New Photos That Won’t Get You Flagged
✔ Take fresh pictures. The safest method is to simply take new photos with different outfits, backgrounds, and angles.
✔ Edit your photos slightly to bypass recognition. If you must reuse old pictures, edit them by:
- Flipping or mirroring the image.
- Changing brightness, contrast, or applying a subtle filter.
- Cropping the image significantly or changing the background.
- Use FaceApp for minor tweaks. Don’t overdo it, but a slight change in facial features can help.
Pro Tip: You can upload temporary “fake” photos at first and then swap them out after a few days. This can help avoid immediate recognition but should be done carefully to avoid looking like a fake profile.
Step 5: Modify Your Profile Information
If your new profile looks exactly like your old one, Hinge might flag you. Even if you’ve changed your phone, number, and email, Hinge could still recognize your name, birthday, job title, and bio.
Think about it—if your new profile has the same full name, birth date, and job as before, it wouldn’t take much for Hinge (or even a reported match) to connect the dots.
✔ Slightly change your name. If your name is “Jonathan,” try “Jon” or “J.” If your last name is included, consider leaving it out this time.
✔ Adjust your birthday slightly (optional). Change their birth year by one digit or their birth month by a day or two. (This is optional, but can help.)
✔ Change your bio and prompts. Don’t copy your old answers—try writing them differently or picking new prompts altogether.
✔ Modify your job title slightly. If you wrote “Marketing Manager,” try “Digital Marketing” or “Works in Media.”
✔ Be careful with unique details. If your previous bio mentioned something very specific about you (e.g., “I once met Ryan Reynolds in an elevator”), leave that out to avoid recognition.
Pro Tip: If your previous matches recognize you and report you, you could get banned again—so keep things fresh.
Step 6: Avoid Immediate Home/IP Association
Hinge tracks your location and IP address. If you create a new account from the same home Wi-Fi where your banned account was used, Hinge might recognize it and ban you again.
This is one of the most overlooked steps in avoiding a second ban.
✔ Sign up using mobile data (not Wi-Fi). This gives you a fresh IP address that’s different from your home network.
✔ Use a different Wi-Fi network for the first few days. Try setting up your new account at a coffee shop, friend’s house, or library.
✔ If using a VPN, choose a local server. If you must use a VPN, avoid servers in completely different countries—it might make your profile look fake.
✔ Turn off precise location tracking on your phone.
- On iPhone: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > Hinge and select “While Using the App” but disable Precise Location.
- On Android: Settings > Location > App Permissions > Hinge and turn off precise tracking.
Pro Tip: Better success when they waited a few days before logging in from their home Wi-Fi. This helps separate your new account from your banned one.
Once you’re set up with a clean network, it’s time for the final step—signing up and verifying your account properly.
Step 7: How to Sign Up and Verify Without Getting Flagged
Your first few moves on a new Hinge account can make or break it. If you rush through sign-up, connect old social media accounts, or immediately verify your identity, you might get flagged.
This step is about flying under the radar and making your account look natural.
✔ Use your new phone number and email. Double-check that neither have ever been used on Hinge before.
✔ Skip linking social media accounts. This reduces the risk of automatic detection.
✔ If possible, delay verification. Avoiding verification for a few weeks helped them stay under the radar.
✔ Swipe casually for the first few days. Don’t go on a super-like spree—act like a natural user.
✔ Avoid instantly messaging multiple people. Gradually ease into conversations to look more authentic.
💡 Pro Tip: If you’re worried about Hinge’s facial recognition during verification, try using slightly different photos than what you uploaded on your profile. This might help prevent an instant match to your previous account.
Final Tips: How to Stay Unbanned on Hinge This Time
If you’ve made it back onto Hinge, the last thing you want is to get banned again. Many users ruin their second chance by making simple mistakes.
Here’s how to keep your account safe and avoid getting flagged.
- Don’t Link Too Much Personal Data
- Be Careful with Your Behavior (Avoid Getting Reported)
- Monitor for Shadowban Signs
- Consider Upgrading to Hinge Premium
Is Getting Back on Hinge Possible? Yes, but only if you follow every step carefully!
- Completely reset your identity—new device, number, email, photos, and profile.
- Hinge bans are permanent, but many users have successfully rejoined.
- Stay cautious—avoid behaviors that could trigger another ban.
Now it’s your turn!
If you followed this guide and successfully got back on Hinge, let us know in the comments!
I believe hinge might also have access to your GPS history recorded on your phone because I tried to make a new account on my new phone (which also uses a new number) and I was instantly banned as soon as I hit the sign up button.
Did you use a VPN?