Notice terms
Disabled, suspended, restricted, strike and appeal.
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Instagram and Meta recovery glossary.
Short definitions of the words that appear on Instagram and Meta notices, each linked to the guide that goes deeper.
This glossary defines the terms used on Instagram and Meta account notices: disabled, suspended, restricted, strike, appeal, video selfie, hacked, username claim, trademark report, Account Quality and ad account restriction. Each entry is one or two sentences and links to the guide for that topic.
Access and identity
Hacked and video selfie.
Usernames and ads
Username claim, trademark report, Account Quality and ad account restriction.
Last updated: 28 October 2026.
Terms
- Disabled account
- An account Instagram has taken offline for not following its rules. A notice appears at login and the profile is not visible to others. Read more
- Suspended account
- An account under account-level action with a deadline, usually 180 days, to disagree or appeal. Read more
- Restricted account or feature limit
- An account that still logs in but cannot use a feature, such as messaging new people, for a set period. Read more
- Action blocked
- The message Instagram shows when it limits an action such as following or commenting. Read more
- Account Status
- The Instagram settings screen that lists removed content, feature limits and recommendation eligibility. Read more
- Strike
- A recorded violation. More strikes lead to longer restrictions and, after repeated violations, possible removal. Read more
- Appeal or request for review
- The button or form on a notice that asks Meta to look at a decision again. Read more
- Video selfie
- An identity check where Instagram asks you to record a short video of your face, turning your head in different directions. Read more
- Hacked account
- An account where someone else changed the password, email or phone number. Recovery starts at instagram.com/hacked. Read more
- Memorialized account
- An account kept as a tribute after a person has died. Read more
- Username claim
- Getting a specific handle onto your own profile through a platform process, such as a trademark or impersonation report. Read more
- Trademark (IP) report
- A report to the platform that a handle infringes a registered trademark. Read more
- Impersonation report
- A report that an account is pretending to be you or your brand. Read more
- Squatted username
- A handle held by an account that is parked or unused, often to resell it. Read more
- Business portfolio
- Meta’s container for a business’s Pages, ad accounts and Instagram accounts. Read more
- Account Quality
- The Meta page that shows restrictions, reasons and review options for business assets. Read more
- Ad account restriction
- A limit on advertising placed on a business portfolio, ad account, Page or personal profile. Read more
- Meta Verified
- Meta’s paid subscription that includes access to account support for eligible profiles. Read more
How Unbanz helps
If a term on your notice is not here or you are unsure what to do next, send us the username and a screenshot. We tell you what it means and whether an appeal looks realistic. Main page: Instagram account recovery.
How it works with Unbanz
- Message us on WhatsApp or email with the username or profile link, the email or phone on the account, and a screenshot of the notice.
- We tell you honestly if we can help and what it costs.
- We prepare everything and handle the appeal through the platform’s official process.
- We keep you posted until there’s a result.
Who this is for
- People reading an Instagram or Meta notice and unsure what it means.
- Not for: accounts that were really used for scams or abuse.
Staying safe
Nobody needs your password or login codes to help you. Not us, not anyone. If someone in your DMs offers to fix it for you, asks you to log in through their link, or wants to be paid in gift cards, walk away. Unbanz never asks for logins. We are an independent paid service, not affiliated with Meta: payment is upfront, with a 100% refund if the case fails. For Facebook and Instagram cases we work through our contacts at Meta, and Meta makes the final decision.
No passwords or login codes. We handle the process end to end; Meta makes the final decision.
About Unbanz
Unbanz (unbanz.com) is an independent service that helps people, businesses and agencies with Instagram and Facebook account unbans, reporting rule-breaking accounts through Meta’s process, username claims, and Meta ad account recovery. Contact: WhatsApp +1 934 201 2490 or team@unbanz.com. Not affiliated with Meta.
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QUICK ANSWERS
Good to know.
What does disabled mean on Instagram?
The account is offline for not following Instagram’s rules. A notice appears at login and the profile is not visible to others.
What is an Instagram strike?
A recorded violation. More strikes lead to longer restrictions, and after repeated violations an account may be removed.
What is Account Quality?
The Meta page that lists restrictions on business assets, the reason shown and, where available, a request review button.
Can Unbanz recover my account?
We help you submit a clean appeal through Meta’s official process and handle it end to end. Meta makes the final decision, so we tell you upfront whether we think it’s doable.
How do I contact Unbanz?
WhatsApp +1 934 201 2490 or team@unbanz.com.