Did you go against the guidelines set by Facebook? For example, any illicit content, adultery posts, etc. Thus, if you have already requested Facebook to unlock the ID but wonder how long it takes to do so for, you need to view the points that are explained below; please have a look: 

• If you have done the security check, your account will take at least 24 hours to unlock. 

• However, your account information will be visible to your friends, but you cannot log in until you get access. 

• If your account still has not been unlocked even after the proposed days, you have to approach the agency to know the status. 

Why do I have to wait 24 hours to access my Facebook account?

There are many reasons why you need to wait for 24 hours to regain access to your Facebook account. So to know about it, you are advised to take a careful observation of the points that are below:

• Extra security protection— The agency takes these days in order to protect the information, data, etc., stored in your profile. 

• Surveillance— Your account is kept locked for 7 days to overview things so nothing can be repeated or prevented from any mishap. 

Will I ever be able to get back on Facebook?

You may lose your Facebook account due to any cause, and in the following points, you will get the answers which are based on the grounds of your account being restricted; kindly take note of them;

• Voluntarily disabled— If you have disabled your account voluntarily, you can get back on Facebook by logging your account details. 

• Permanent restriction— If your account was restricted permanently on grounds of sharing incited content that may enrage society, the agency may ban your account, and you may not be able to create the account by the same name. 

• Against the community guidelines— If you indulge in any type of activity that may disrupt the harmony in society, your account may get banned from the agency or Facebook.  

How long does Facebook restriction last?

The restriction from Facebook is given based on different strikes which are provided by Facebook for violating the set rules. So, you are requested to take a look at the points that are elaborated below; please have a look:

• 8 Strikes— If you have eight strikes, your account may be restricted from creating any sort of content for three days. 

• 9 Strikes— The restriction lasts up to 7 days. Thus, you cannot access your account or use some activities such as sharing, posting, etc. 

• 10 or more strikes— Up to days of restriction is imposed by Facebook, and you can not use it. 

Why is your Facebook account restricted?

You can pile up different reasons for your account being restricted by Facebook, and you can know such reasons via the points that are below:

• If your account is reported by many users, you may experience a restriction from Facebook. 

• If you indulge in any activity that may violate the norms, your account can be restricted if it occurs.