If you’ve already tried making a new account after a ban, you know the problem:
Tinder tracks your device, phone number, IP, email, and even your photos. That’s why most people get banned again within hours.
The good news? You can return safely, if you reset the right things in the right order.
This guide shows the most reliable method, step-by-step.
Step 1: Make Your Device Look New to Tinder
Tinder remembers the device you were banned on. It tracks your device ID, app history, and system fingerprints. When you create a new account, Tinder builds a “risk score” based on how similar you look to a previously banned user.
If you sign up on the same phone, that score jumps immediately, and most people get banned again within minutes.
✅ Best Method: Use a Different Device
The safest and easiest option is to create your new account on another phone, tablet, or computer.
If that device has never had Tinder installed, Tinder can’t link it to your old profile, which massively lowers the risk of a new ban. Even a cheap Android or an old tablet works for this.
Once your new account is active, don’t log into it on the banned phone, even weeks or months later, or Tinder may reconnect the profiles and ban you again.
✅ If You Only Have One Phone: Tinder Web
You can still do this on the same phone by avoiding the app. Open a browser you rarely use, clear cookies and cache, and sign up through Tinder.com.
The web version collects less device information than the app, which helps prevent instant bans.
Avoid Incognito mode, as Tinder sometimes treats it as suspicious activity.
✅ Samsung/Motorola Alternative: Secure Folder
If you have a Samsung or Motorola device, you can use Secure Folder, which creates a separate space that works like a second phone. Install Tinder inside it and sign up normally. This often prevents Tinder from detecting the banned device environment.
✅ Factory Reset Your Phone
A full reset usually gives your phone a fresh profile, but it deletes all apps and data.
On iPhone, a reset may not be enough unless you also use a new Apple ID, because some identifiers are tied to it.
Tinder stores banned account data for 3 months up to a year, so even long after your ban, reusing old details (like your email, device, or photos) could still get you blacklisted.
Step 2: Get a Fresh Phone Number
Tinder bans your phone number along with your account, so if you try signing up with the same one, you’ll usually get blocked instantly. The fastest and easiest fix is using DatingZest Tinderophone, which gives you a private, real SMS number made for app verification. You don’t need a new SIM or carrier plan, you get the code instantly, and Tinder accepts it, making it perfect if you want a quick setup and privacy.
If you prefer a long-term option, a cheap prepaid SIM or eSIM can also work, but it takes more time and activation. Avoid free SMS apps like Google Voice or TextNow, since Tinder flags most VoIP and recycled numbers and they usually fail.
Step 3: Change Your IP & Connection
Tinder also tracks your IP address, not just your device and phone number. If you create a new account using the same Wi-Fi or mobile data as before, Tinder can link the connection and block you again.
Your goal here is to make Tinder see a new network environment when you sign up.
Best Method: Use Mobile Data (4G/5G)
The most reliable way is to create your new account using mobile data instead of Wi-Fi.
Mobile data gives you a fresh IP that hasn’t been tied to your banned profile, and switching networks was key to avoiding another instant ban.
Once the account is created and looks active, you can usually return to Wi-Fi without problems. This helps your activity look normal to Tinder
Avoid using a VPN. Tinder often blocks VPN IPs, which could make your account look suspicious. Once your IP is different, you’re ready for the next step.
Step 4: Create a New Email Address
TInder also flags the email linked to your old account, so using the same one can get you blocked during signup or later verification.
Creating a fresh Gmail, Outlook, or ProtonMail address takes a minute and gives Tinder one more clean signal that you’re a new user. It also helps if you ever need to contact Tinder support, since they often refuse to assist if the email doesn’t match the account you’re asking about.
Step 5: Use New or Edited Photos
Tinder doesn’t just “look” at your photos — it fingerprints them using image hashes. These hashes (pHash, aHash, dHash) are mathematical signatures that stay the same even if you:
- crop the picture
- resize it
- change the file name
- remove EXIF data
This means Tinder can recognize a photo from your old account instantly, which the document shows is a common reason people get banned again.
Our Image Hash Cleaner by DatingZest edits your existing photos at a pixel level and generates new hash values, breaking the link to your old profile.
It modifies:
- pHash (perception hash)
- aHash (average hash)
- dHash (difference hash)
so Tinder sees the image as completely new. This is ideal if:
- you want to reuse your best-performing photos
- you don’t have many pictures
- you want the safest reset possible
Step 6: Avoid Linking Old Social Media or Payment Details
Tinder also remembers your linked social media and payment details. If you reuse the same Facebook, Instagram, or payment method, Tinder may connect it to your banned account.
What to avoid:
- Linking Facebook, Instagram, or Spotify accounts that were linked before.
- Log in with an old Apple ID or Google account used on your banned profile.
- Using the same credit card or PayPal account for Tinder Plus, Gold, or Platinum.
Instead, if you plan to buy a subscription, use a different payment method, like a virtual card from Privacy.com or a new debit/credit card.
Sometimes, Tinder rejects virtual cards for subscriptions, so it’s best to use a real debit/credit card that hasn’t been linked to a banned account.
Step 7: Sign Up & Start Swiping (Slowly)
Once your new Tinder account is created, how you use it in the first 24–48 hours matters a lot. Users who got banned again within a couple of days simply because their behavior looked automated or aggressive, even though they changed everything else.
To avoid this, use Tinder like a normal person. Swipe slowly, and don’t try to match with everyone immediately. One user stayed active by using the app casually and “still swiping” without doing anything extreme.
Rapid swiping or sending the same message to multiple matches can trigger auto-detection or shadowbans.
Why Hard Reset Fails in 2025 (Updated Tinder Detection System)
A Tinder hard reset used to work almost every time, but in 2025 the Tinder ban system is much more advanced. Tinder now uses a full fingerprinting system to reconnect banned users, which is why many people still get banned again after trying to create a “new” Tinder account.
The biggest reason a Tinder hard reset fails is delayed detection. Many users get approved at sign-up, get matches, and then get banned again 2–7 days later when Tinder finishes checking:
- device fingerprint
- IP and network history
- payment information
- image hashes (pHash, aHash, dHash)
This creates the common “fresh account but banned again” problem.
Another major factor is photo recognition. Even new photos from the same photoshoot can share similar hash values or camera fingerprints, allowing Tinder to link them back to your old banned account. This is one of the most overlooked causes of repeated bans.
Payment details are also a strong identifier. If you reuse the same credit card, PayPal, or billing address, Tinder may reconnect the new profile and automatically ban it once you upgrade to Tinder Plus, Gold, or Platinum.
On top of that, downloading Tinder using the same Apple ID or Google Play account, or showing the same behavior patterns (fast swiping, copy-paste messages), can trigger a Tinder shadowban or a delayed permanent ban.
In 2025, fixing a Tinder ban requires a full Tinder fingerprint reset, device, number, IP, email, photos, and payment details. Changing only one or two elements is no longer enough to stay unbanned.
Common Questions About Tinder Bans
These are the most frequent concerns users have when trying to get back on Tinder, and understanding them can help you avoid another ban.
1. Does Tinder Track My Wi-Fi Even After I Change My IP?
Tinder doesn’t track your Wi-Fi network name, but it does track your IP address and device activity.
If multiple banned accounts were created on the same connection, that IP can be flagged. Signing up on mobile data first greatly reduces the risk, which is consistent with user experiences in the document.
2. Can I Use the Same Phone If I Just Create a New User Profile?
No. Creating a new user profile on Android or a new iCloud user on iPhone does not reset your device ID.
Tinder can still recognize the phone. The only exceptions are:
- using Secure Folder (Samsung/Motorola), which acts like a separate device
- performing a full factory reset (and on iPhone, often needing a new Apple ID)
3. Can Tinder Detect If I Use the Same Payment Method?
Yes. Payment information is a strong identifier. The document even mentions needing totally new billing or credit card information for some users to avoid detection.
To stay safe, use:
- a different credit/debit card
- a different PayPal
- or a virtual card balance (e.g., Apple Gift Cards or Privacy.com)
4. Can Tinder Shadowban Me Instead of Fully Banning Me?
Yes. A Tinder shadowban means your profile is active, but you get:
- no matches
- very few views
- little engagement
The document suggests this often happens due to behavior, especially if Tinder suspects you're avoiding a ban.
If you’re shadowbanned, the most reliable fix is deleting the account and starting over with all new details.
5. How Many Reports Does It Take to Get Banned?
There’s no official number, but even 1–3 reports in a short period can trigger an automatic review and lead to a ban, even if the reports are false. The document supports this pattern.
6. I Was Banned From Both Tinder and Hinge – What Does That Mean?
Tinder and Hinge are both part of Match Group, and user data can be shared across their platforms.
If you’re banned on one, your details may be flagged on others as well. Using completely fresh information is crucial when signing up for any Match Group app.
Let us know what worked and what didn't work for you in the comment section.
Good luck!
Liam
I bought a new iPhone and create new Apple ID , but my old ID still have a lot of data . If I use a new Apple ID to download Tinder , after log in successfully, I log out and then log in my old Apple ID to transfer data
Will this work ? Will Tinder realize my account? 😂
Hi Miin,
Yes, that should work as long as your Tinder has been downloaded with a different Apple ID you should be fine.
Have a great day!
Regards,
Awesome breakdown, Liam. I think my situation makes for at least 1-2 minutes in a Curb Your Enthusiasm episode.
If Tinder had an algorithm for politeness, I think I would be a 1%-er! I will try the appeal. Also trying to backchannel via Tinder product leads on LinkedIn. Will report back. 😉
Thanks again. -Eric
Yeah Eric, that totally makes sense.
Tinder algorithm is very weird at banning people so far. Try also their Twitter, heard they take action from there.
Keep us posted.
-Liam
Hey Eric.. any results with the tinder leads?
How to get un-banned:
Step 1- Don’t.
That simple. Don’t bother. Tinder bans who they want when they want with no rhyme reason. They allow the prostitutes and underage people to go un-banned.
So I wrote to Tinder and they are refunding me. I have asked them what’s the process to look into it because I read all the terms and guidelines but they still won’t assist. I retrospectively found this blog. I thought maybe because I used L which I was locked in through Facebook but I put my name in my bio. Perhaps I deleted too many people in one go but they were being non responsive after two weeks. I don’t think I ghosted anyone, I reply despite being immunocompromised. There are lots of married dudes or inappropriate photos on there yet they stay. Not sure if it is worth giving the template a go?
Hi Elpiniki,
Here are some reasons that you need to be aware off: Tinder ban reasons
Tinder highly checks the usage behavior. Is it worth giving to send the Tinder template ban, but you can still consider opening a new account as it will take time for Tinder to get a positive answer.
Kind regards,
Liam
So is changing my Device ID required to not get banned again? Or can I just skip that part and try to make a new account?
Hi Kel,
No, changing device ID is not required because Tinder doesn’t ban your device. But Tinder tracks your device ID.
But it’s necessary to remove your tracks. Change IP Address, clear your Advertising ID as we mentioned, new apple ID.
Kind regards,
Hello, i also need to change phone id to open new account. Since i just bought new iphone, is it really not possible to change id with factory reset, It has to be jailbreak only?
Other options are just privacy mode on browser and Duckgo app?
Thanks
Hi Liam,
Thank you very much for the help. I have a few questions that I would really appreciate if you are able to answer.
1. Once you successfully start a new account following the steps, is it okay to get your account photo verified? Of course, it helps with getting matches to be photo verified, so I would prefer to be able to photo verify.
2. I got banned whilst using an account that featured an artwork as the profile picture, not any pictures of me. I did, however, on the same number/device, previously have an account that did have pictures of me. Would it be a problem to reuse these pictures from the previous account, given that they were not featured on the specific banned account? Or will Tinder still pick up on this?
3. Could you please clarify exactly what you mean when you say “new bank details”? Do you just mean a different credit card number?
Thanks so much again – it’s greatly appreciated!
Hi Mike,
Thanks for passing by your questions.
1. We do not recommend using photo verified. Matches will come even without photo verification. You have to be active on Tinder. Be careful with Usage behavior and Swiping.
2. Putting artwork as a profile picture might cause problems. Using the same pictures Tinder can easily detected, You can follow removing EXIF and cropping images we mentioned in the guide.
Or it’s better to avoid at all, like putting an artwork as a profile picture isn’t a good move.
3. New Bank details mean a Credit/Debit Card that hasn’t been used on Tinder before.
Do let us know if you do have any other questions.
Kind regards,
Liam
Thanks so much for your answers, Liam – I really appreciate it.
About the photo verification, as I mentioned, the actual account that I got banned on didn’t feature any photos of me, it just featured one image that was an artwork. It was a new account that I made, after deleting an old account. Nothing went wrong on the old account, I just wanted to delete it to start again, to try to refresh match options. The old account (that I didn’t get banned on) DID feature photos of me though, and it was made using the same phone number and other info as the new account that did get banned. So this is what I’m trying to figure out – will a connection be made to the photos from an old, deleted account that wasn’t banned, if the old deleted account was on the same phone number, etc? And therefore, would there be any risk with using photo verification in this case? (I’m really sorry if this confusing, I’m trying my hardest to word it clearly.)
And, my apologies for so many questions, but I have realised since my original comment that I have a couple more. I really hope you don’t mind. Here they are:
1. Let’s say I go ahead and buy a new phone, get a new Apple ID, etc. – will a ban be triggered if I connect to any wifi that I used on Tinder before? For example, if I used Tinder at work before, and then I open Tinder at work on the new device/account?
2. Also, I was using a VPN while using the account that got banned (I usually have my VPN on as a matter of habit), so, if I reconnected to any of the same VPN addresses on the new/device account – would this trigger a ban?
I’m really trying to understand how the IP address comes into it, because imagine two people who live in the same house use Tinder, and one of them gets banned, does that mean that the other person in the house is now banned too because they are trying to use it on the same wifi?
Thanks so much again, Liam.
Best,
Mike
Hi Mike,
I can understand that your account with your pictures isn’t banned. That’s a good thing. I would recommend putting new photos, but if you still want to use the same photos, just do a little crop of your photos and remove EXIF data from pictures.
1. No it won’t trigger the ban using the same WiFi. You can use the same WiFi with a different device that hasn’t been banned on Tinder without problems.
2. At VPN I believe they many IPs available so you can change your IP and you will be fine. But Using a VPN at all is not necessary unless you did many bad things at Tinder that’s rare cases when you’re IP got blacklisted or you can just add a layer of protection. Assuming not everything has money to buy a VPN because free VPNs most of the time sucks.
Tinder usually won’t ban your IP because it will harm other persons that are “innocent”. What if I were your colleague at the workplace, you got banned. I won’t get a ban just because we were at the same place using the same WiFi.
It’s something like this, without mentioning other factors like email, photos, phone number etc..
Same IP address + Same Device = Banned
Same IP address + Different Device = Unbanned
Kind regards,
Liam
Okay, thanks very much again for your explanation, Liam – I understand clearly now about the IP address.
And yes, as you understand, the banned account didn’t have any photos of me. So, on my profile, I can upload new/different photos of myself, that’s okay. But what I’m trying to understand is will it be okay to use the photo verify feature if the banned account didn’t have any photos of me on it? (But older accounts on the same phone number/device DID have photos of me.)
Thanks so much again,
Mike
Great Mike,
I see where is your concern. If your account was older than 3 months then you are more secure to use Photo verification with no risk at all.
Even despite as far I can see you didn’t use Photo Verification before. Let’s think like this. What if someone “created an account with your photos” but they can not do the Photo Verification. So Unless you did Photo Verification you can still do it. It might still depend on other factors that we are not aware of. But it should work with no problems.
Kind regards,
Liam
Hi Liam,
Few questions:
if I top up my google play account with ideal and then buy a tinder gold subscription, will Tinder see my payment or personal details?
because if you pay directly with a credit card, they will of course see your bank details.
if I use a VPN, will Tinder not see my current fixed WiFi ip address 100%?
I have a new phone with the same IP address as when I had a shadow ban, do I have to have a new IP address now?
can your personal details of your new account be the same as that of your old account with which you had a shadowban? or does Tinder see nothing of this when you download the app or purchase a subscription?
I hope a quick and postive reaction 😃
Kind regards,
S
Hi S,
Thanks for asking.
1. Yes you can use buy a tinder subscription via a Google Play Account without problems.
2. Using VPN is not crucial, Tinder won’t ban IP addresses but while signing up it’s good to use like a 4G then you can go back to Wifi with no problems.
3. No need for the new IP address if you have a new phone, just make sure you do not use any old information related to an old account. Ex: Pics, phone number, photos, etc…
It’s better to use new info every time you sign up you will be on the safe side and getting a newbie boost.
Kind regards,
Liam
I tried creating my account 2 days before my 18th and it came up with s count down to my birthday, when it reached my birthday it said to verfiy with ID which i did but it kept coming up with an error which apparently meant i’m banned, i’ve tried to appeal but got a response saying tinder doesn’t have an appeals process (probably an automated response), is there any chance i could get unbanned
Hi Alice,
You can make an appeal to Tinder to get unbanned. Usually, Tinder’s answers are negative and take time to get an answer from them.
We do recommend opening a new account by deleting traces.
Kind regards,
How do I delete traces
As they wrote in reply they simply don’t give a sh*t about your complain and won’t unban you no matter what. They probably don’t even read this.
Good day,
I’ve recently been banned and have tried to appeal using the help but to no avail. I have tried a new device, new IP, VPN, new number and NOTHING tracing me back to the old account but I am still banned. Is it possible they not only track your device id (which I believe they must because I followed your advice on what to do before trying a new device) but something more? I followed every step and left no trace to my old account…
I used DuckDuckGo as directed by you to create a new account but nobody is seeing my profile. I’m not getting matches. Please what should I do?
Hi Rose,
It seems your account must be shadowbanned. Try to delete your account if you cannot it means your clearly shadowbanned.
Despite that your new account has to be created with a new phone number, new email, and new pics in order to avoid shadowban.
Kind regards,
Liam
Just a quick advice on editing EXIF data. You don’t need to. Just make a print screen of existing picture and save as new file. All possible photo data are erased.
Hi Liam,
how can I avoid a face verification? Does not Tinder make you do it at some point?
If I did a facial verification on my banned account, will I be able to make a new account? Do you need to verify your new account to get matches. Thanks I’m advance!
Hello,
1) is it ok to use other debit card but still under my name ? I would like to use subscription again. I was wondering about billing name and address etc …
2)I’m successfully using tinder on web version on computer, would be still be ok to switch still on web version but on private mode of safari on iPhone ? (I don’t want to buy new phone)
Hi Jean,
1. No, you cannot use, it has to be a different card.
2. Yes you can use a web version on your iPhone too.
Regards
Why do I get banned on tinder whenever I change my gender
I was unbanned.i want to buy a new phone and new line.and connect to a new google play account and a different bank account.my question is.when now signing up for a new tinder account,how do you bypass the stage for photo verification whereby they request 2 selfies
Hello,
Here’s my experience about this manner.
One day I got banned from tinder and couldn’t log in anymore. I tried it for days, no success. Googled for it and found your article, so I wrote them as suggested, since I actually didn’t do anything wrong, in my humble opinion.
They replied the standard mail that I can’t appeal and the decision has been made. I wrote back and asked them nicely to tell me at least what I have done wrong. The reply came back that nothing seems wrong with my account. So I was suddenly getting messages and I was able to log back in.
I encourage you all to reach out to the tinder support after you have read their terms and couldn’t find anything wrong with your behavior.
Thanks for the useful guide. Just wondering. If I get banned from Tinder, can my profile still show up to people so they can swipe on me / read my profile? I assume not but just want to make sure.
Hi !
My tinder account got banned. I tried to create a new account on my Mac, wit a new SIM card and it worked. The problem is that I later, downloaded the tinder app on my phone again and logged in with the new number – I got blocked again. Now I’m wondering if my Mac Id address is also “banned” even tho I created the account via browser – the ban was also visible on the account on my computer. What do you think? I’m scared to try to create a new account on my computer
Hey, the information provided by you is impressive.
Can we get unbanned from Tinder with the help of VPN?
Hi Liam,
You have written wonderful article, as you mentioned in your content that VPN is the way to avoid restrictions. May I know which VPN is best for it?
Free VPN doesn’t work. I tried it out in my experience. Any specific paid VPN name?
This is a great guide! I was recently banned from Tinder and this helped me a lot. Thanks for writing it!
Hi. My Android app shows that the account got banned but my browser version keeps working. It’s been like this a week so far. I’m not aware of any reason for banning.
What should I expect or do? Will the browser stop working?