TikTok strikes, explained.

How strikes are counted, when they expire, and when they turn into a ban.

Updated 13 November 2026

TikTok gives a strike for each violation, counted per policy area, and strikes expire after 90 days. Reaching the strike limit in one area, or across the account, leads to a permanent ban. Severe violations, such as content that endangers children or promotes violence, can lead to a ban on the first strike. You can see violations in the app and appeal each one.

Per policy

Strikes count within each policy area.

90 days

Strikes expire after a period.

Severe = instant

Some violations skip the count.

How it works

A removed video, comment or LIVE usually adds a strike.
Strikes are grouped by policy, such as harassment, spam or dangerous acts.
TikTok warns you as you get close to a ban.
Appealing and winning removes the strike.

How to check your strikes

Open TikTok, go to your inbox for violation messages, and look in Settings and privacy for the account status section, where TikTok lists recent violations on accounts that have it. Appeal any you think are wrong; each successful appeal removes a strike.

Lower your risk

Appeal wrong removals the same day.
Avoid trends that sit close to dangerous acts.
Do not use growth apps or bought engagement.
Turn off duets and stitches if they draw abuse.

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Permanent vs temporary ban, TikTok appeal links.

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