Is Your Fiverr Account is restricted or banned? Your Fiverr account is suspended! All the above lines can be a nightmare for you. Many freelancers get their Fiverr accounts banned for violating specific terms of service.
In this case, sometimes Fiverr may warn you but not always. We’ll share some of the reason Fiverr account get banned. Which help you to avoid the Fiverr account from getting banned. And also give you solutions on how one can reactivate your Fiverr account.
Want to Know Why Fiver Account Ban Happened?
At first, you need to understand the Fiverr warning and the Fiverr rules. Your Fiverr account doesn’t need to be permanently banned; it might be a temporary ban or might be restricted. If an account is determined using a couple of features, you can’t make new orders and receive new orders on Fiverr, even if you can’t create gigs.
In some accounts, you will find limitations. Generally, the burden is put when some action is needed from your side. Somewhere you’ll find the temporary suspension or permanent suspension. And if your account is permanently banned, then you will have to appeal to Fiverr support.
Now, you are surely wondering why the Fiverr account was banned, and you want solutions also? Right? Don’t worry, come with me.
1.Multiple Fiverr Account Disabled
Cookies Fiverr used to track IPs; that’s why if you own several accounts, then it may get you banned. It might happen that you opened an account and forgot the password and again decided to open another. If the Fiverr support team notices those accounts, they can warn you; otherwise, they can ban duplicate accounts without notification.
2.Fake identity
After getting 1 or 2 sales, Fiverr will ask you for Seller ID verification. You will have to upload your documents (identity card/passport/driving license )and your selfie holding card. Fiverr detects your identity with automated systems.
Fiverr will terminate your account if they can’t find your identity. And if you give the wrong ID 3 times, then your account will be banned for spamming.
3.Review Exchange
Never plan to get any Fiverr reviews from a third party; it might lead to the Fiverr account ban. It’s always better for you to get genuine reviews. Some sellers create fake accounts to put thoughts into their original seller accounts.
In this case, the Fiverr algorithm will find those fake reviews, and they end up getting banned. There are thousands of buyers are waiting for your service, so work hard.
4.Fake gig images
Some beginner freelancers don’t care about the profile picture because there are no violations on Fiverr. Buyers are always looking for quality works. Suppose you put an unnecessary profile picture to attract the buyer.
In that case, you will get reported, and your account will get banned. Many sellers didn’t have enough skill to represent their talent through the gig image. That’s why they steal others’ gig images and publish them. Sometimes, Fiverr detects stolen gig images and bans their accounts immediately.
5.Copying Gig Description
As a beginner freelance, description is an essential thing in a gig. So, one can get an idea about how it works. But stealing the gig description from other sellers may lead to a ban. Never beg for orders in the description; Fiverr cannot include portfolio links in the gig description.
6.Copy-Paste the buyer requests
At first, read the buyer’s requests carefully, then write the description per the buyer’s requirements with the relevant gig and send the offer. Buyers will notice you; if you sent the same proposal with the exact definition for every buyer request.
They will report you, and your Fiverr account gets banned. That’s why you should always focus on buyer’s satisfaction; otherwise, not only buyers Fiverr will take action against you.
7.Request payments out of Fiverr
Fiverr takes a 20% commission from every sale. Most of the sellers do not like the commission rate. That’s why some sellers request their buyers to pay through PayPal, which is against the rule. If Fiverr finds something illegal, then it will retrieve you a negative result.
8.Exchanging email and phone number
Remember, Fiverr wants all conversations to be carried out on Fiverr. That’s why messages you send on Fiverr are not private. So, you must never ask for people’s emails or phone numbers, and if someone asks for yours, you should not give it to them. Otherwise, Fiverr will take action against you, and your account will get banned.
9.Gig Favourite Exchange
As per the Fiverr algorithm, exchange gigs will go against Fiverr. But on a few social media, favorite gig exchange occurs. If you exchange gigs, then you’re at a high risk of getting banned.
10.Talking to Other Sellers
If you’re sending unnecessary messages to other sellers that the victim will take action against the seller. If you want to know something about Fiverr, you may ask but never send unnecessary messages to sellers. Otherwise, your Fiverr account gets banned.
11.Sellers posting Buyer Requests
The buyer request feature is exclusively for buyers. Many new freelancers are getting desperate to make sales, and they abuse the buyer request feature. In this case, your Fiverr account can get deactivated. So, it’s better to keep track of job postings.
12.Rude or Rubbish Behavior
Fiverr consider buyers as a superior entity. Your profile will get banned if you reply to them rudely. Even if the buyers are abusive, but you can’t. You only can report them.
13.Request for a 5 Stars Ratings to the Buyer
Depending on buyer satisfaction, sellers get 5-star positive feedback. Please don’t ask for reviews for your work; otherwise, they will ban your account for a few months. Therefore you should always satisfy your buyers.
14.Fake Clicks and Saves
Many beginners are sharing the gig to get more clicks and saves. Fiverr is knows all clicks are coming from social media. For Fiverr algorithm automatically decrease your gig impressions for getting extra clicks and saves except Fiverr. If you are doing this rapidly, then your account will be restricted.
15.Log into individual devices within different Fiverr accounts
The Fiverr accounts are often banned if, log in to one device with few seller accounts. Some Sellers are trying to make more money from different seller accounts by selling their services. It does not matter if you create more than one seller accounts, but make sure you have separate IP addresses. Never try to log in to your account using a VPN; it’s hazardous.
16.One payment account is linked with several Fiverr accounts.
Maybe a friend who didn’t have a PayPal account wanted you to help him withdraw money from Fiverr. So, you went ahead to use the same PayPal account linked with your account to withdraw money from your friend’s account.
In this case, Fiverr will consider both accounts owned by the same person and end up with both accounts banned. So, make sure you don’t link the same PayPal account with other Fiverr accounts.
17.Too many complaints from other account holders
Suppose Fiverr receives too many complaints about your poor service and rude behavior. You may get banned along with your bad ratings. Not only sellers but buyers can get prohibited from bulling new sellers or pressuring them to provide extra services for positive ratings.
FAQ
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How many accounts can I have on Fiverr?
As per the Fiverr algorithm, creating multiple accounts on the same device is not allowed. It doesn’t mean that we can’t create multiple accounts. We can create multiple accounts using different IP addresses.
How does Fiverr detect multiple accounts?
Suppose you have multiple accounts on a single PC; Fiverr can easily detect you through your IP address. On the other hand, if you use the same payout method to withdraw from multiple accounts and use multiple profiles with the same content and images, then Fiverr can easily detect it.
Do you want to Reactive your Fiverr account?
If you want to recover your account with ease, then yes, you are in the right place. At first, you will have to contact the support team. But you are not here, reading all the articles just only for contact support.
At first, You will have to make sure that you read all the terms of service of Fiverr and make a list of all the T&C you were violating, then You have to contact the support. You have to admit the mistake and make it clear that you have now read the T&C and keep things in mind.
As Fiverr support is slow, they are getting thousands of tickets every day, so you will have to wait for seven days. If you send more emails repeatedly, then it counts as spamming, and the chances of your email won’t be answered.
If your account is a ban for identity verification issues; then you don’t need to worry about it; it will quickly solve.
Conclusion
So, we ended up here by sharing our own experiences with you. These are the common mistakes and reasons for getting banned; I hope it will help you get some information and guide you through all of your Fiverr Journeys. So, avoid all of this and work hard.
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Hi, i’m Akash shaw creator of Adsvast agency , Hello, I am a perfectionist with deep love for aesthetics,
a graphics designer with expertise in logo design and branding.
My only goal with Notamartwork is try to help others to freelancers to get jobs and learn how to do freelancing.