Getting banned from Tinder sucks. One minute, you’re swiping—next, you’re locked out for good. No warning, no second chances.
If you’ve tried making a new account the usual way, you already know Tinder tracks everything—your phone, number, IP, and even your photos. That’s why most people get banned again within hours.
But here’s the good news: you CAN get back on Tinder if you do it right. We’ve tested different methods, and this guide will show you the safest way to create a fresh account that won’t get flagged.
Follow these steps, and you’ll be swiping again in no time. Let’s get started. 🚀
Step 1: Change Your Device or Hide Your Device ID
If you try signing up for Tinder on the same phone, you’ll get banned again almost instantly. That’s because Tinder tracks your device ID, even if you use a new number or email.
So, before anything else, you need to make your phone look new to Tinder or use a different device altogether. Here’s how:
Option 1: Use a Different Device (The Easiest Fix)
✅ Best choice: If you have access to another phone, tablet, or computer, use that for your new account.
✅ Even better: If you’ve never used Tinder on that device before, Tinder won’t recognize it.
Important: If you plan to use the app later, wait until your new account is stable before logging in on your old phone.
Option 2: Use Tinder Web Instead of the App
Did you know Tinder’s website doesn’t track your device the same way the app does? If your phone is banned but you still want to use it, try this:
✅ Open Tinder.com in your phone or computer’s browser.
✅ Use a browser you’ve never used for Tinder before (or clear cookies and cache first).
✅ Don’t use Incognito mode—Tinder might see that as suspicious.
Option 3: Use Secure Folder (Samsung & Motorola Users Only)
If you have a Samsung or Motorola phone, you’re in luck. These phones have a built-in Secure Folder, which lets you run apps in a completely separate environment—almost like having a second phone.
✅ How to do it:
- Open Secure Folder in your settings.
- Download Tinder inside the Secure Folder.
- Sign up as if you’re on a new device.
This works because Tinder sees Secure Folder as a different phone!
Option 4: Factory Reset Your Phone (Only If You Have No Other Choice)
❌ This should be your last resort. A full factory reset wipes your phone and gives it a new device ID, but you’ll lose all your apps and data. Only do this if nothing else works.
Tinder stores banned account data for at least a year, so even months after your ban, reusing old details—like your email, device, or photos—could still get you blacklisted. Does Tinder’s 3-month reset rule work?
Step 2: Get a New Phone Number
If you use the same phone number, Tinder will ban you again instantly. Even if your device is new, your number is still blacklisted.
How to get a new number:
- Buy a new SIM card (the safest option).
- Use a trusted friend’s number (only if they don’t use Tinder).
- Use service like DatingZest Tinderophone. You can read the review and how it works.
What won’t work:
- Google Voice, TextNow, or VoIP numbers—Tinder often blocks these.
- Any number that was linked to a previous account.
Once you have a fresh number, you’re one step closer. Now, let’s make sure Tinder doesn’t recognize your internet connection.
Step 3: Change Your IP Address and Location
Tinder may track your internet connection, so if you sign up on the same Wi-Fi or mobile data as your banned account, you could get flagged again. Changing your IP helps make your new account look completely fresh.
Best ways to get a new IP:
- Use mobile data (4G/5G) instead of Wi-Fi when signing up.
- Restart your router. Some internet providers give a new IP after a reset.
- Connect to a different Wi-Fi network, like a public hotspot or a friend’s home.
What to 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 Fresh Email Address
Tinder bans emails along with accounts, so if you use the same email, you won’t get past sign-up. Even if everything else is new, this one detail could get you marked.
- Create a fresh email with Gmail, Yahoo, or ProtonMail.
- Avoid using an email that’s linked to your old Tinder account.
This email will be tied to your new profile, so keep it secure. Now, let’s talk about photos—because Tinder can recognize them too.
Step 5: Use New or Edited Photos
Tinder tracks your photos using image recognition and hashing. If you upload the same pictures from your old account, Tinder may link them and ban you again.
Some believe Tinder also uses face recognition, but we don’t know for sure. What we do know is that using the same unedited pictures can get your new account flagged.
What if I have multiple photos from a photoshoot?
Many people wonder if Tinder will recognize different photos from the same photoshoot. While each picture is technically unique, they still share the same background, lighting, and outfit, which could make Tinder flag them as similar.
To be safe:
- Pick the most different ones from the set—avoid photos that look nearly identical.
- Make small edits to change how Tinder’s system reads them.
How to edit your pictures:
- Crop the image or change the aspect ratio.
- Adjust brightness, contrast, or add a subtle filter to alter the visual details.
- Flip the image horizontally so Tinder’s system sees it as different.
- Blur or replace the background using apps like Snapseed or Facetune.
- Use Fawkes (PC) or Photo Anonymizer (Android) to tweak facial recognition data (just in case).
If you’re unsure, it’s always best to mix in some completely different pictures that have new outfits, backgrounds, and lighting.
Now that your photos are set, let’s make sure Tinder doesn’t recognize your social media or payment details.
Step 6: Avoid Linking Old Social Media & Payment Details
Tinder doesn’t just track your phone and email—it 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:
- Reusing 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.
What to do instead:
- Use a new Apple ID or Google account when downloading Tinder.
- Skip linking social media or use completely fresh accounts.
- 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 having the same name and different numbers it's okay to use.
Some users report that 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)
Now that everything is fresh—your device, phone number, email, IP, and photos—you’re finally ready to create your new Tinder account. But don’t rush, because how you use Tinder in the first few days matters.
What to avoid:
- Swiping right on everyone—Tinder might see this as bot behavior.
- Sending the same message to multiple matches—this looks like spam.
- Copying your old bio or prompts exactly—switch it up to avoid suspicion.
Best practices for a safe start:
- Take your time when swiping—treat it like a normal user would.
- Start with a simple bio and fill out your profile gradually instead of all at once.
- Interact naturally with matches instead of spamming messages.
Tinder may ask for photo verification after a few days. If this happens and Tinder recognizes your face from a banned account, you could be blacklisted again.
If possible, wait a few days before verifying or slightly modifying your verification photos.
If you still get banned within hours or days, Tinder likely flagged something you reused (email, device, IP, photos). Try recreating your account with even fresher details.
Why Tinder Bans Users for no reason
Tinder bans accounts for several reasons—some fair, some frustrating. Here's a quick breakdown of the most common causes and what you can do:
1. Breaking Tinder’s Rules
Harassment, nudity, fake profiles, or even edgy jokes can lead to a ban. Linking to Instagram, OnlyFans, or promoting anything also violates their terms.
Remove risky content and appeal through Tinder’s support or the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
2. Too Many Reports
Just 1–3 reports, even false ones, can get your account flagged. Anyone can report you, including exes or trolls. Keep interactions respectful and appeal if banned.
3. Bot-Like Behavior
Swiping too fast, copying messages, or not chatting with matches can look suspicious. Tinder’s system may mistake you for a bot. Use the app naturally and explain your case if flagged.
4. VPNs, VoIP Numbers & Login Issues
Tinder blocks accounts using VPNs, VoIP numbers (like Google Voice), or logging in from many locations. Use your real phone number and location.
5. Payment Problems
Chargebacks or using fake payment info can trigger permanent bans. Use valid payment methods and cancel subscriptions via your phone settings.
6. Reusing Banned Info
Tinder tracks banned phone numbers, emails, and devices. If you reuse them, you’ll get banned again fast. Use completely new info when starting over.
Common Questions About Tinder Bans
Here are some additional important questions that haven’t been fully covered yet but can help you avoid issues when getting back on Tinder.
1. Can I Get Banned Again If I Match With the Same People?
Yes, it’s possible. If someone who previously reported you sees your new account and reports you again, Tinder might investigate and ban you again. To avoid this, use different photos, a new bio, and slightly change your profile details to make it less obvious that it’s you. Learn How to appeal a Tinder ban
2. Does Tinder Track My Wi-Fi Even After I Change My IP?
Tinder doesn’t track Wi-Fi itself, but it does track IP addresses and device activity. If multiple banned accounts were created on the same Wi-Fi, it might be blacklisted. Using mobile data for sign-up and the first few days helps reduce risk.
3. Can I Use the Same Phone If I Just Create a New User Profile?
No, creating a new user profile on your phone (like adding a second user on Android or a different iCloud profile on iPhone) won’t reset your device ID. Tinder can still recognize your phone unless you use Secure Folder (Samsung/Motorola) or a full factory reset.
4. Can Tinder Detect If I Use the Same Payment Method?
Yes. If you paid for Tinder Gold, Plus, or Platinum with a credit card linked to a banned account, Tinder may flag it. To avoid this, use a different card, PayPal account, or a virtual card service like Privacy.com.
5. Can Tinder Shadowban Me Instead of Fully Banning Me?
Yes, Tinder sometimes issues shadowbans, where your profile is live, but you get no matches and little engagement. This can happen if Tinder suspects you're avoiding a ban. If you think you’re shadowbanned, delete the account and start over with all new details (phone, email, photos, device, etc.).
6. How Many Reports Does It Take to Get Banned on Tinder?
Tinder does not specify an exact number, but one to three reports can be enough to trigger an account review. If multiple reports come in within a short time, Tinder may automatically suspend or ban the account, even if the reports are false.
7. I Was Banned From Both Tinder and Hinge—What Does That Mean?
This likely happened because both apps are owned by Match Group, which shares data across its platforms. If you got banned from one, they may have flagged your account on the other. To avoid this, make sure you’re using completely fresh details when signing up on 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?