Stuck on 'under review'

Waiting is part of it, but you can wait smartly.

After you appeal or complete a selfie check, Instagram and Facebook show "We're reviewing your account" or "Your appeal is under review." Your case is queued for a decision. Nothing you do in the app will move it faster.

Do

• Check once a day
• Watch your email, including the spam folder, for messages from Meta's real domains
• Keep your phone number and email working

Don't

• Resubmit the selfie or appeal over and over
• Log in from new devices or a VPN
• Answer "Meta support" DMs offering to speed it up. That's a scam.

When it's taking too long

Set a date. If it passes, send a polite follow-up through any support channel you have. If that goes nowhere, move up the escalation ladder. UnbanPro has a page on accounts stuck under review.

Questions people ask

Can I use my account during review?

No. It stays locked until the decision.

Does under review mean it'll be restored?

It means a decision hasn't been made yet. It can go either way.