Snapchat unlock: How to easily unlock your Snapchat account in few easy steps

Here are a few things you can try to unlock your locked Snapchat account

• By Ramneek Singh -
Published On: April 17, 2023

Got your Snapchat account locked? Below are the various methods that you can follow to get your account back. A locked Snapchat profile not only cuts communication with your friends and family but also leads to the removal of Snap streaks. While recovering an account in case of a temporary lock is possible, the chances to get back a permanently locked Snapchat account are close to nil. Either way, you can try out a couple of methods at your disposal and retrieve your precious Snapchat account by following a few simple steps. Let's get started:

How to unlock your Snapchat account

Got locked out of your Snapchat account despite following all the rules and regulations of the platform? Fret not, as there are various ways to unlock the account.

1. By re-login

If you are locked out of your Snapchat account, the first thing you can try is re-login using the app or Snapchat web. However, if the account has been temporarily locked, you can wait for a couple of days for it to be automatically unlocked or head over to the 'Unlock page' on a browser to manually fix things on your own.

2. By Unlock page

Before proceeding with this method, make sure to remove all kinds of third-party app access and plugins from Snapchat to avoid difficulties with your account in the future. With that done, here's how to use the Unlock page to get back your temporarily locked Snapchat account:

• Go to the Snapchat unlock page here on your mobile or PC browser. Depending upon the level of action Snapchat has taken against your account, you may have to wait to access the page
  
• After opening the page, enter your Snapchat username and password and click 'Continue'
• If visible, tap the large 'Unlock' button on the next screen and carefully go through the information being displayed
• Once you are logged in, verify your email address and mobile number to continue using the account

3. By contacting the support team

If you are unable to get back your account using the Unlock page method, contacting the Snapchat support team is your last and only option at your disposal. Follow the below-mentioned steps to get in touch with Snapchat support.

• First of all, visit the Snapchat support page on your phone or PC browser
• Upon opening the page, select 'I can't access my account' option
  
• Below that tap on 'My account is locked' under the 'Oh no! Tell us more' section
• The page will load several pointers and information explaining what to do if your Snapchat account gets compromised or locked.
• Simply head over to 'If your account has been locked because it was compromised' section and click the 'Here' button within the text.
  
• This will open up a new page where you can raise the ticket for unlocking your account
• Fill up the form by entering your Snapchat username, email, and mobile number
• Finally, also describe your concern in the given box in a clear and polite manner that why your account has been locked despite following all the norms of Snapchat

Reasons why your account might have been locked

Here are some reasons why your account may have been locked

Using unauthorised or shady apps

If you have previously used or linked unauthorised third-party apps or plugins with Snapchat, there is a high probability your account may get locked or even suspend in severe cases. When trying to recover a temporarily locked account, make sure to get rid of such apps and tweaks to avoid being permanently locked.

Indulging in abuse and suspicious activities

Just like every other social media platform, Snapchat follows a strict policy on the type of language users use to interact with each other. If you have been offensive through words or any means then a temporary or permanent account lock is likely to kick in. Apart from that, spamming chats with links or sending multiple friend requests in one go can also lead to negative consequences for your profile.

Login attempts from an unknown location

If someone is trying to log in to your Snapchat account multiple times, it may also lead to a profile lock. At times, hackers use VPN services to enter an account. In such cases, you can always contact Snapchat support to try and get back your account, in case it gets blocked. Also, to have maximum security in place, enable two-factor authorisation from Snapchat settings to prevent your account from getting into the wrong hands.

FAQs

1. Can I get back my permanently locked Snapchat account?

No, Snapchat won't be able to help if an account is permanently locked as such accounts may have possessed a high degree of violation, including the use of unauthorised apps to trick the platform, engage in abusive conversations or anything that goes beyond the rules and regulations of Snapchat.

2. Who can unlock a blocked Snapchat account?

No one apart from the Snapchat team can unlock a blocked or hacked user account. In case you bring up your grievance regarding a locked Snapchat account on social media, many may approach you acting as a Snapchat representative while claiming to fully restore your account by charging you a certain amount. At all costs, stay away from such profiles as these are scammers trying to empty the pockets of innocent users.