Imagine logging into Pinterest, ready to explore ideas or share your own, only to be greeted with a heart-stopping message: “Your account has been suspended.”
Or receiving an email that your Pinterest account has been suspended.
Your boards, pins, and hours of work seem to have vanished in an instant.
I know how devastating that feels because it once happened to me.
I remember the frustration and panic as I wondered if all my hard work has just gone forever.
But don’t worry—there’s hope!
In this blog post, I’ll guide you through the steps to reactivate suspended Pinterest account and share some tips to keep your account safe in the future.
But, first, it’s important to understand why a Pinterest account gets suspended.
Why Do Pinterest Accounts Get Suspended?
Pinterest has clear community guidelines to keep its platform positive and safe for everyone.
However, accounts can still get flagged for seemingly small reasons. Here are some common causes:
Unintentionally violating community guidelines: This could include sharing inappropriate content without realizing it. Pinterest strictly prohibits the use of hate speech, pornography, and misinformation.
Spammy behavior. Actions like repetitive pinning or using bots to automate actions can raise red flags.
Excessive duplicate pins. Posting the same content repeatedly, especially without variation, might be mistaken as spam.
Impersonation and third-party logins.
One harsh reality is that your Pinterest account can get suspended even when you haven’t done anything against Pinterest’s policies. This happens when your account mistakenly gets caught in the spam filter. This is what happened to one of my Pinterest accounts.
I was panicked and shocked to receive an email from Pinterest.
What to Do When Your Pinterest Account Gets Suspended
If your account gets suspended, the most important thing is to stay calm and take immediate action. Here’s what you need to do:
Understand the Reason for Suspension
Check your email and Pinterest notifications to find out why your account was suspended. Pinterest typically sends an email notifying you that your Pinterest account has been suspended.
Usually, Pinterest just says that your account has violated their community guidelines or in some instances, it might provide a specific reason for account suspension.
Appeal to Pinterest Support
There are two ways to appeal.
I will talk about them shortly.
But make sure to be honest and explain what happened. If you think it was a mistake, say so politely.
When I submitted my appeal, I explained how much I valued Pinterest and how I had no intention of violating their rules. My tone was respectful, and I acknowledged the misunderstanding.
Be Patient, But Persistent
Pinterest may take a few days to respond. Don’t panic if you don’t hear back immediately.
If it takes longer than expected, follow up politely through the same help center form.
Keep in mind that Pinterest might not reinstate your Pinterest account immediately. They may reply to you with the same heart-renching email every time you contact them.
But you need to keep calm and hopeful if you are sure your account was mistakenly suspended. Stay persistent and keep contacting them again and again.
4. Avoid Creating a New Account
While you’re waiting for a response, resist the urge to create a new account. Pinterest may see this as bypassing their rules, which could hurt your chances of reactivating your original account.
How to Reactivate Suspended Pinterest Account: Step-by-Step
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you through the process.
There are two ways to appeal against the suspension of your Pinterest account.
Link in the Email
The first way to lodge a formal appeal is by clicking on the link provided by Pinterest in the account suspension email.
You need to be quick to use this method of appealing against the suspension, as this link expires in seven days.
Submit an Appeal in Pinterest Help Center
Another to appeal is by using the Pinterest help center.
It is a simple 5-step procedure.
Step 1: Click on appeals, and from the drop-down menu select appeal account suspension. Then press continue at the bottom of the page.
Step 2: A form will open where you have to enter your details like your name, account username, and email address of the suspended Pinterest account. Then press continue.
Step 3: In the next step, you will be provided an appeal form. Here you have to enter the subject of your appeal and describe your issue. Mention if you believe the suspension was a mistake or if you misunderstood the guidelines. Then press continue.
Step 4: Then you will be allowed to add any image or video to show the problem you are facing. Once you have uploaded it, press continue.
This page has all the details about how to take a screenshot and how to upload it.
If you don’t have any image or video to explain your problem, it’s okay, just press continue.
Then they will ask you, which device and browser you are using. After selecting the appropriate option press continue.
Step 5: In the final step, you will be shown a complete summary of your appeal form, showing all the details, you provided. Review it and if everything is fine click submit.
The final window will show you a message that they have received your message.
You will also receive an email confirming that Pinterest has received your appeal.
Pinterest experts look into your account and will usually respond with in 24 hours. But some times they may take longer.
Most of the times you will receive an email saying that they have looked in to your account and have decided not to reactivate it.
But you don’t have to lose hope. If you are certain that your account has been suspended mistakenly then stay persistent ad keep contacting them using this form multiple times a week again and again.
You have to do this until your appeal catches attention of a real Pinterest expert and not just a bot.
It is just a matter of luck that how much time it takes.
But remember to be polite and humble while appealing every time.
How to Prevent Your Pinterest Account from Getting Suspended
The best way to avoid the hassle of reactivation is to prevent suspension in the first place. Here are some tips:
Familiarize Yourself with Pinterest’s Guidelines
Take the time to read Pinterest’s community guidelines. Knowing the rules will help you avoid accidental violations.
Avoid Spammy Behavior
Space out your pins instead of posting too much at once.
Don’t use third-party tools that aren’t authorized by Pinterest.
Don’t use hashtags and use Pinterest keywords in the form of understandable sentences. Avoid keyword stuffing.
Related:
Download free Pinterest SEO checklist.
Create Unique and High-Quality Pins
Make sure your pins are visually appealing and relevant to your audience.
Avoid posting identical content repeatedly.
Related:
Winning Pinterest pinning strategy.
Optimize Pin Titles and Descriptions
Write thoughtful, keyword-rich pin titles and descriptions, but don’t overdo it. Keyword stuffing can get flagged as spam.
Don’t Use Link Shorteners
Avoid using shortened links on Pinterest. Also, be careful about using affiliate links directly on Pinterest. Pinterest may consider it spam. Follow a proper Pinterest affiliate marketing strategy.
FAQs
Is there any possibility that I can get my Pinterest account reactivate?
Though there is no guarantee, I have seen many success stories of people who have got their Pinterest accounts reinstated by Pinterest as they were mistakenly suspended.
How long does it take to reactivate suspended Pinterest account?
However, there is no definite time period for this, but it typically takes 7 to 10 days for reactivation of suspended Pinterest account.
There are examples where people have got their account reactivated with in 24 hours.
These are screenshots of the comment section of simple pin media.
Final Thoughts
Getting your Pinterest account suspended can feel like a nightmare, but it’s not the end of the world.
By staying calm, appealing the suspension thoughtfully, and following the proper steps mentioned above, you have a chance to get your account reinstated.
Remember, Pinterest values its users and wants to help those who genuinely follow the rules. So don’t give up!
Have you ever faced a Pinterest suspension? What steps helped you resolve it? I’d love to hear your experiences in the comments below!
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