Snapchat Account Deleted for No Reason? Why? What to Do?

It could be very distressing and frustrating when all of a sudden you cannot find your Snapchat account. We understand this as you would also lose all of your conversations and contacts. Do not worry as your Snapchat account could still be recovered. Of course, this depends on the reason why it was deleted. For example, if your account was hacked and deleted, you could contact the customer service. However, if you have violated the terms and conditions of Snapchat, then, unfortunately, you would not be able to get your account back.

Why Does Snapchat Delete Accounts?

There are many different reasons as to why your Snapchat account have been deleted. The usual and most common reason is due to violation of Snapchat’s terms of services. Here are some examples of violations.

Copyright infringement – is one example of violation of Snapchat’s terms. This could be posting copyrighted Bitmojis from other services. This also includes music and videos.
Operating more than two accounts – Snapchat only allows up to two accounts. This means, if you have more than two accounts, then Snapchat could delete the extra accounts.
Linking your account to unauthorized third-party apps -it is prohibited to use third-party QR code generator.
Accessing your account with a third-party app -users could access account through Snapchat app only. This means, you would not be able to use other third-party apps.
Your account was inactive – if you do not log into your account for a long time, Snapchat would eventually delete the account.
Modifying the app – Though it is okay to edit photos before uploading, it is not allowed to modify it in the app especially if you are building your own filters.
Using Snapchat bot – this is strictly prohibited especially if you are using bots.
Account looks fake – if you are impersonating other people and they find out, you could get reported.
Not linking email address or phone number- one of the requirements of Snapchat is to verify your account through email or phone number.

Other Reasons for Deletion

Aside from the reasons listed above, there are some other reasons as to why your account was deleted and these reasons are due to violation of Snapchat’s community guidelines.

Uploading or distributing malicious content – this could also happen when your account gets hacked.
Harassment and/or bullying – this could include sending adult content
Incitement of violence or hate speech – this includes posts that suggests violence and terrorism.
Posting false information – this could include libelous content.
Promoting illegal activities – this include selling of drugs or gambling.

Deleted vs. Locked Accounts

There is a huge difference between deleted account and locked account. If your account is locked, this means you cannot access your account for a period of time which also means that all your snaps would still be there when you are able to access your account again. However, if your account has been deleted, everything would be gone.

For locked accounts, you would not have to worry as you will be able to login again after 24 hours. Moreover, you would be notified by Snapchat that your account has been locked. However, there could also be instances when Snapchat could lock your account longer than 24 hours. If this is the case, you would need to contact their customer support.

How Can I Get My Account Back?

As mentioned earlier, deletion of Snapchat accounts are due to several specific reasons. Most of the time, however, is due to violation of terms. At first, you would get a warning. However, after multiple violations your account would definitely be deleted. Of course, if the violation is extreme, your account would be deleted immediately.

If you have committed serious violations, unfortunately, it is impossible for you to get your account back. If your account has been deleted accidentally, the good news is that you would still be able to get your Snapchat account back. Here are some ways to get your account back.

Open your Snapchat app
Tap the profile icon
Go to the camera screen
Tap the gear icon
Scroll down
Select support section
Tap I need help
Select my account is hacked
A form would be provided where you could explain what happened. Fill out the mentioned form
Tap send
Snapchat would get back to you and will let you know of the results

What If I Accidentally Deleted My Own Account?

If you accidentally deleted your own account, do not worry as you would still be able to access your account. You would also not have to worry about the content of your Snapchat as Snapchat holds your data for 30 days. For you to restore your account, you would need to log in at any time within 30 days. Use your username and password. If your account has been deactivated, your email login would be disabled which means you would have to use your username. If your account has been deleted for more than 30 days, unfortunately, you would not be able to get your account back.