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My Instagram account got banned. How do I recover it and can I still run ads?

Account recovery question asked with high emotional intensity, many operators have faced this

An Instagram ban and a Meta ad account ban are separate issues, one doesn't automatically affect the other, but they can be connected depending on how the accounts are linked in your Business Manager.

  • IG account banned, ad account fine: Submit an appeal through Instagram's "Disagree with decision" option in the banned account settings. This process is slow (1–6 weeks). In the meantime, you can still run Meta ads, your ad placements can exclude Instagram or run through a backup IG account.
  • If the ban is related to ad content: The same violation that got your IG banned may flag your ad account. Audit your recent ads and posts for policy violations before running new creatives.
  • Setting up a backup account: Having a secondary IG profile connected to your Business Manager is standard practice for active operators. When your primary account is in review, the backup keeps ads running. Do not create a fake personal account, use a legitimate business page.
  • Prevention: Keep your personal Facebook profile in good standing. Avoid using your ad account for anything that violates Meta's advertising policies, the personal profile ban is what typically cascades into ad account restrictions.

See this in practice: Handle Ad Account Bans

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