How to get unbanned from Tinder 2023: The Definitive Guide

After reading many Reddit posts and guides, I realized that there's a lot of wrong information out there.

I want to share a simple and proven way to get back on Tinder after being banned.

On Sunday evening, I was shocked to find out that I had been banned from Tinder!

All my matches and genuine conversations are gone. I can never get them back.

Many Tinder users who used to be on the app can relate to this. But why does Tinder ban its users?

Tinder takes safety very seriously, even when it comes to the jokes you put in your bio. That's why it may seem like you've been banned for no reason.

However, you can create a new account quickly. This will get you unbanned.

So, what exactly is a Tinder ban, how long does it last, and how can you get around it in 2023?

What Happens When Tinder Bans You?

A Tinder ban is when Tinder kicks out people who break its rules.

When Tinder bans you, they really ban you. You lose your chats, matches, and everything related to the app.

You won't be able to use your account anymore.

Basically, a Tinder ban is Tinder's way of stopping you from using the app again because of your actions.

If you broke Tinder's rules, you're out of the app.

How long does a Tinder ban last: Are Tinder Bans Permanent?

Tinder bans are permanent, but there are options available to help you regain access to the app.

Tinder says:

“User safety is always at top of our mind, and we don’t take violations of our policies lightly.”

This means that Tinder will ensure you can't return to the platform while they have your information.

If you choose to delete your account voluntarily, Tinder retains your data for three months.

For more details on how long Tinder keeps your information, you can refer to their provided information.

When it comes to banned accounts, Tinder handles user data differently.

Tinder retains your data for a year after you've been banned.

So if you're hoping for Tinder to remove your data from their system, you can wait for 365 days or possibly indefinitely.

It's uncertain when and which specific data will be removed from Tinder's system.

Now, let's explore how you can get back on Tinder after being banned.

How to make a new Tinder account after being banned?

If you have been banned from Tinder and want to create a new account, it's crucial to be aware that Tinder, as well as other dating apps like Bumble, can track device IDs and phone numbers.

This tracking makes it challenging to create a new account without being detected. While creating a second account may cause stress for some users, it is still possible to do so without raising suspicion.

Now, let's go through some tips to help you create a new Tinder account after being banned.

1. Uninstall Tinder

Whatever device you’ve been using it on,  delete/uninstall Tinder. That is to delete the app’s cache from your device.

You can’t recover your Tinder account after being banned. This is why you want to uninstall the app and start fresh.

2. Disconnect your Facebook or any other socials from Tinder.

Facebook > Settings > Apps and websites > Tinder > Remove App

You won’t be able to use your account again – there’s no reason to keep your socials connected any longer. We’ve got to clean up the old mess to be able to start fresh!

3. Use another device, or change your Device ID & IP address

If you have used Tinder on your phone, there is no need to get a new device. You can access Tinder through the website tinder.com on your computer.

It is more helpful to use an entirely different device if possible. If you prefer not to use a new device, you can try changing your device ID*.

*A device ID is a unique combination of numbers and letters that identifies your device.

Tinder bans your device as well, which is why changing your device ID is essential if you want to get back on Tinder after being banned. Here are four options to accomplish this:

1. New device: Use a different device to access Tinder.
2. Factory Reset: Perform a factory reset on your current device (works for both Android and iPhone). Remember to back up any important data before doing this. On Android, go to Settings > General Management > Reset > Factory Data Reset.
3. Device Changer: Use a device changer on your current rooted Android device (this method is only applicable to Android devices and requires technical skills).
4. iPhone Jailbreak: Jailbreak your iPhone (this method is specific to iPhones).

If you decide not to get a new device, here's how you can change your device ID:

• Changing device ID on Android (factory reset only): Back up any data you want to keep from your device. Go to Settings > General Management > Reset > Factory Data Reset.

You can also explore device ID changer apps for Android, but keep in mind that they require your device to be rooted, which involves technical skills.

• Changing device ID on iOS (jailbreak only): Changing your device ID on iOS is possible only if you have a jailbroken device. There are no other proven methods to provide you with a different device ID on your iOS device.
• Changing advertising ID: An advertising ID is a unique set of numbers used by advertisers to identify you as a user.

iOS: Go to Settings > Privacy > Advertising > Reset advertising identifier.

Android: Go to Settings > Google > Ads > Reset advertising ID.

• Tinder can also recognize your IP address during the sign-up process. While getting a VPN to avoid the Tinder ban is not necessary, it can be helpful to have one. Install a VPN app and enable it to check if your IP address has changed.

4. Get a new SIM/disposable number

You will need this when it comes to verifying your new Tinder account. It’s a crucial part!

Options:

1. Borrow the number from a friend who’s not using Tinder.
2. Get a new phone number that wasn’t used on Tinder before (you can buy it, or use one you already have).
3. Get a disposable/burner number.

When you log in with a phone number, you need it for SMS verification. This is the case where:

You can use a disposable number – a virtual phone number that you can use for a short period.

At the end of the day, an online Tinder number guarantees to stay under the radar and bypass a Tinder ban successfully!

You can buy a new phone number – You always need to provide your ID to get it, which can’t be much of a big deal, sometimes they are pricey.

However, it’s still a way to help you make a new Tinder account after being banned.

	Pros	Cons
Fake Tinder Number	– It’s cheap and easy to use.- It gets sh*t done. – If you get banned, you can get another number without being recognized by Tinder. – Available for all countries.	– One-time use: You have to pay every time you wish to use the number. – Costs $4.95.
Text Now/Google Voice	– You can use them to send texts, or make phone calls too.	– There are chances you buy already used numbers that can get you banned again. – It requires your phone number to register to purchase the number. – It’s not available in all countries.
New SIM card	– You have a SIM card. – You can get it anywhere you live.	– You have to get out of the house to buy it. – Can be pricey. – You have to keep switching between SIM cards on your phone.

Be careful when getting numbers on apps similar to Google Voice or Text Now, because the numbers could be used before and can get you banned again.

We recommend buying a fake number for Tinder which gives a solution for getting back on Tinder.

They could even be the numbers that belonged to someone that got shadowbanned. What is Tinder Shadowban?

Note: You need to follow other steps too because only getting a new number (SIM or a temporary one online) will not get you out of the ‘trouble’. 

5. A new Email Address

You don’t want to connect the same email you connected to your banned Tinder account with your new Tinder account. Tinder will know that it’s you and will ban you again. You need a new email!

This also means you can’t link your new Tinder account to the same socials (Facebook, Instagram, etc) as you did with your banned account either.

Note: If you get a new phone number and a new email you won’t need to connect your Facebook with Tinder.

6. New google play account/Apple ID

Since your Google account/Apple ID collects the data, using the same Google account/Apple ID to download the app again can give enough clues to Tinder to know who you are.

Tinder doesn’t ban your Apple ID, however, Tinder bans your device.

Send a ban appeal to Tinder

To appeal a ban on Tinder, you can contact the platform directly and politely request that they reconsider their decision. You can either email Tinder at help@gotinder.com or questions@gotinder.com, or submit a request through Tinder's support system.

In your appeal, make sure to be respectful and take responsibility if you believe you violated Tinder's terms of use or community guidelines. Include your phone number and email associated with your account, and attach a screenshot of the ban notification.

Explain why you believe the ban was a mistake and express your appreciation for the opportunity to use the app.

To increase your chances of success, personalize your appeal to your situation and provide any relevant information that could help your case.

Be patient and give Tinder support a few 3-4 days to respond. If you do not hear back, you can follow up once more. Throughout the process, it is trying to remain polite and professional.

Hello,
I’ve recently found out that my account has been banned. I do understand and respect your terms of use, and community guidelines.
With all due respect, I don’t think I broke any of the terms or guidelines. If I did I’d like to apologize, and I’d like to let you know that I wasn’t aware of doing so.
I do enjoy my time on your app, and I’d appreciate it a lot if you’d consider this letter and remove my ban.
Here are my details:
[phone number associated with your account]
[email you associated with your account]
Thank you for your consideration,
[name]
[do not forget to attach a screenshot of the ban]

Using Tinder on the web mode

Some people tried it, and it seems to have worked for them.

The reason why this could be easier is that you don’t need to install Tinder on your device which makes it difficult for Tinder to get clues that it is you.

• Follow the previous steps from Create New Tinder Account, except you don’t want to install Tinder this time.
• Open the browser, go to tinder.com
• Create your Tinder new account

Using Duckduckgo as another ‘Web’ method

What Duckduckgo claims to be is an app that works as a search engine that doesn’t allow websites to collect your data.

DuckDuckGo is a privacy-protecting search engine that, besides other things, recently has been used by people to create new Tinder accounts after they got banned.

You’ll find the very basic steps listed below:

1. Install DuckDuckGo on your phone, Android or Apple.
2. Open DuckDuckGo and go to tinder.com.
3. New IP address, or even bank details if you used them before on the banned account.
4. Create a new account by using your new fake number, new pictures, or email. Do not put anything old that you did on your previous (now banned) account.

Tips when opening a new Tinder account after being banned!

If you want to avoid getting banned from Tinder again, there are a few things you should keep in mind:

1. Avoid using the same pictures: Tinder remembers your photos, so it's best to change them up a bit. You can use the same pictures if you change their metadata/EXIF or use a tool like Fawkes to cloak them. Alternatively, you can pick new pictures that are similar to the ones you had before.
2. Don't connect your Instagram or Spotify accounts: If you used these accounts with your banned Tinder account, it's best to avoid connecting them again. This will help you avoid getting flagged as a repeat offender.
3. Write a new bio: Your bio should be interesting and catchy, but avoid offending anyone. It's important to create a new bio to avoid any associations with your previously banned account.
4. Use new bank details: If you want to pay for any premium features on Tinder, use different bank details to avoid detection.
5. Don't do a face verification: This will alert Tinder that you're a previously banned user trying to sneak back onto the platform.
6. Don't break the rules: Make sure to carefully read and follow Tinder's community guidelines and terms of use. Avoid repeating any behavior that got you banned in the first place.

Avoid using any of the same information from your previously banned account, including your device, email, phone number, and social media accounts.

Treat your matches with respect and avoid offending or ghosting them. By following these guidelines, you can avoid getting banned from Tinder again.

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Why am I banned on Tinder?

Did Tinder ban you for no reason, or do they have a solid excuse? Well, let’s find out, shall we?!!

Here are 4 reasons why Tinder bans you:

1. “Your Tinder profile has been banned for the activity that violates our Terms of Use.”

You violated Tinder’s terms of use.

Now, let’s talk about the 8th point of Tinder’s terms of use – Community Rules. If you got banned, you probably broke one or more of these rules. 

Here are some of them…

“By using the Service, you agree that you will not:”

• Use the Service for illegal purposes/prohibited by the agreement.
• Use the Service for harming/criminal purposes.
• Break the Community Guidelines.
• Spam/defraud any members.
• Impersonate someone else without their permission.
• Mistreat other members.
• Post content that violates anyone’s rights(publicity, privacy, etc)
• Post content like hate speech, pornographic, or sexually explicit content.
• Post content that contains: inciting violence, nudity, graphic, and gratuitous violence.
• Post content that promotes: racism, bigotry, hatred, or physical harm of any kind.

2. You’ve been reported.

Most of the things you don’t want to do on Tinder (mentioned above) are things that have to do with disturbing other members of Tinder.

This has to do not only with your profile (if it is offensive to anyone) but with your behavior too.

It’s something you said or did that made your matches, or other Tinder users report you.

Your way of texting can get you reported too:

This behavior is very likely to be reported and get you unmatched by many people.

It will get you reported and banned no matter how many new accounts you manage to open.

Sometimes after a few reports, Tinder puts your account under review. Avoid reports.

3. You’re underaged and lied about it.

It is one of Tinder’s community guidelines – Not to allow minors to use the app.

The only way to get back on Tinder after being age-restricted is to wait until you turn 18.

On the other hand, if you mistakenly put the wrong age (under 18, but you’re older), then you can verify your age on Tinder after being banned for it.

You have to provide Tinder with an ID to verify that you’re the age you’re claiming to be.

There are cases in which people fake their age, but then claim their real age on their bio, which can get you banned as well!

Example,

4. A list of things that aren’t included in the Tinder guidelines or terms of use

It’s about your behavior, and actions toward other users.

Here are things you might’ve done, but you weren’t aware were wrong and can lead to your account getting banned:

• Sending the same text to a lot of people(a robot-ish move)
• Ghosting your matches
• You unmatched a lot of people(another robot-ish move)
• Your mind told you to swipe everyone, and you listened(ROBOT)
• You weren’t careful when texting your matches
• You didn’t use Tinder for a long time

FAQ – All about a Tinder ban

Does Tinder remember your device ID when they ban you?

Yes, Tinder remembers your device ID. That means, when Tinder bans you, they ban your device ID too. To avoid getting caught by Tinder you need to change the device ID or use a different device.

Does Tinder ban your IP address?

Tinder collects your IP address along with other device information. But Tinder is not strict with your IP address. You can easily avoid it by using a VPN or restarting your router because you probably won’t have a static IP.

How to cancel a Tinder subscription after being banned?

I was subscribed to one of the premium features on Tinder. What do I do?

This is how you do it on the iPhone iOS Apple store:

1. iPhone Settings
2. Your name > Subscriptions
3. Select subscription
4. Cancel subscription

Android (google play store):

1. Open Google Play Store 
2. Menu > Subscriptions
3. Select subscription
4. Cancel subscription

Note: Deleting the app from your phone will not cancel the subscription.

If you’re having any trouble then you can check this out: I’m having trouble canceling my subscription, what can I do?

Will my Tinder account be deleted if it gets banned?

If your Tinder account gets banned, it may not be automatically deleted, but it will no longer be visible to others on the app. Some users have mentioned that people have reached out to them on social media after their banned account had their social media information shared.

It's unlikely that Tinder would keep banned accounts on the app for no reason. However, it's best to contact Tinder and ask them to remove your data and information from their system to ensure it is deleted.

Once your Tinder account is banned, you won't be able to access it anymore, meaning you won't be able to delete it yourself. A good solution is to contact Tinder's customer support and request that they permanently remove your account and personal information from their system.

I was banned from both Tinder and Hinge at the same time. What does that mean?

If you have been banned from both Tinder and Hinge simultaneously, it could be because both apps are owned by the same company, Match Group. It's possible that if you are banned from one app, you may also be banned from other apps owned by the same company.

If you were banned from both apps around the same time, it could indicate that there was something in your profile or approach that violated the terms of use or community guidelines of both apps.

It's possible that your pictures, bio, or the way you communicated with people on the apps were seen as offensive, dangerous, or robotic. This would prompt Match Group to take action to ensure user safety and security.