How to Resolve the "This phone number has been banned" Issue on Telegram and Prevent Future Bans
If you encounter the message "This phone number has been banned" when trying to log in, it means your phone number has been officially banned by Telegram, and you will be unable to log in or delete your account. Here's how to resolve the issue:
Solutions
- Submit an Appeal Email: Click "Help" and send an email to appeal. It's advisable to send multiple appeals with some time in between, but avoid doing so too frequently.
- Await a Response: If your account remains banned after multiple appeals, you might need to wait patiently for a few days, though there's no guarantee of success.
- Contact Official Support: You could also try reaching out to Telegram's official channels via Twitter or email.
- Outcomes Vary: The outcome varies for each account; some users manage to get unbanned, while others are less fortunate.
How to Prevent a Ban
To prevent your account from being banned, please follow these recommendations:
- Do Not Send Advertisements: Never post any advertising content on Telegram.
- Avoid Direct Messaging: Try to avoid direct messaging strangers to reduce the risk of being reported.
- Avoid Being Reported: If your direct messages are reported or you're banned by an administrator, it will lead to account issues.
- Do Not Use SMS Verification Platform Numbers: Numbers from SMS verification platforms are often used by multiple people and may already be associated with banned accounts.
- Use Virtual Numbers Cautiously: Some virtual numbers might have been previously used by others, posing a risk of being banned.
- Choose a Reliable Proxy: Ensure the proxy service you use is trustworthy to avoid untrustworthy proxies leading to a ban.
- Avoid Bulk Registration: Registering multiple accounts from the same IP address or network can lead to a ban.
- Be Aware of Group Anti-Spam Settings: If your messages in a group are mistakenly flagged as spam, it could result in a ban. If you know a group has enabled "strong anti-spam" features, it's advisable to leave that group.
Additionally, it's recommended to regularly back up your Telegram data to prevent data loss in case of an account ban. Account bans are often beyond your control, so backing up is a wise precaution.