How do I get unbanned from Tinder?

Depending on what occurred in your Tinder app that lead to you getting banned, you may still be able to get your account back. Here's what you need to do.

Aug 19, 2019

Tinder is a popular dating site that may help you meet your dream partner. A Tinder ban can be very frustrating especially because they come when you least expect. When you get a ban on Tinder, you will see the error message Tinder Error 40303. If you do not know what that means, you may not even know that you have been banned. Fortunately, it is possible to get yourself unbanned from Tinder.

Tinder Error 40303

This is the message you get to let you know you have been banned on Tinder. If you get the message, it means that some Tinder users have reported your account for violating Tinder policies. When you try to log in to your Tinder account after a ban, the app will keep taking you back to the sign in screen. It displays the error message and tells you that something went wrong.

You can keep your account safe from a ban by ensuring that you do not offend other Tinder users.

Getting Your Account Unbanned on Tinder

If you have already been banned, you need to work on getting your account back. When you realize that you won't be able to log in to your account anymore, go to Support and open an appeal. Paid members are more likely to get their accounts back than unpaid members.

When making your appeal, you should be as polite as you can. Being rude will reduce your chances of getting help. It is a good idea to wait a few hours after getting a ban before you contact the support team. If you contact them when upset, your message may come off as rude.

If you are not a paying member who has been reported for sending inappropriate messages, you are highly unlikely to get your account unbanned.

Tinder lets its users self-police. This means that getting reported by a lot of users will get you banned. Tinder makes it very easy to report other users. One does not need to be your match for them to report you.

Once you contact Tinder Support, you should expect a reply. It, however, does not always come immediately. Try your best not to sound pushy when following up.

Tinder will not send you a message letting you know that they have unbanned your account. You will, however, be able to access your account after a while.

40303 Tinder Fix

Unfortunately, there is no other way to unban your Tinder account except by contacting Tinder Support. If Tinder support cannot unban your account, there is no other way to unban it.

Other Ways to Get Back on Tinder

You may be unable to get into your Tinder account if you are unable to get around your iPhone subscription. If you use an Apple ID to make payments for your Tinder Gold or Tinder Plus, Apple will save your login details. Even if you create a different account, it is not possible to sign back up for your Tinder Gold or Plus.

You can keep your account from getting banned by taking a few simple precautions. Protecting your account from a ban is much easier than getting it unbanned. Tinder has made it very easy for users to report accounts.

Do not mention any politics in your profile. Politics can be sensitive. If others do not agree with your political opinions, they may report your account. Avoid sending or posting offensive, sexual, and sexist messages. Your language should always be polite and friendly. If your account has been banned and you are unable to unban it, you can open a new one.

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