TikTok users sometimes find themselves unable to create new accounts on the platform. This can happen for a variety of reasons, from violations of TikTok’s policies to technical issues. Being blocked from creating a new TikTok account can be frustrating, especially for those who relied on the platform for entertainment or creative purposes.
Account Creation Policies
TikTok has several policies around account creation to maintain a safe community for all users. According to TikTok’s Community Guidelines, you must be at least 13 years old to create an account. TikTok requires users to provide their accurate date of birth upon signup. Providing false information can result in account deletion.
TikTok also limits the number of accounts that can be created per device. As stated in their Terms of Service, users are not allowed to maintain multiple accounts for improper purposes. There is a maximum of 5 accounts per device. Creating multiple accounts to get around blocks or other restrictions is prohibited.
New accounts are subject to additional scrutiny. TikTok employs technical measures to detect suspicious account creation activity. Accounts created in violation of policies may be blocked from creation.
Violation of Policies
One of the main reasons TikTok may prevent you from creating new accounts is if you have repeatedly violated their Community Guidelines or Terms of Service on a previous account. According to TikTok’s support article, accounts that consistently break the rules will be permanently banned. This ban applies to the individual user and prevents creating any new accounts from that device or IP address.
Common violations that can lead to a ban include posting illegal, dangerous or sexually explicit content, bullying or harassment, spam, artificially inflating engagement, and evading previous account bans. TikTok aims to cultivate a positive environment for users, so those who intentionally abuse the platform will be restricted from returning.
If you feel your permanent ban was unjustified, you can submit an appeal to TikTok. However, bans are not lifted frequently. The best way to avoid being permanently banned is to follow all TikTok guidelines and maintain your accounts in good standing.
Device or IP Blocks
TikTok may block certain devices or IP addresses from creating new accounts if there is suspicious activity detected from that device or address. This is done to prevent spam, abusive behavior, and ban evasion on the platform.
According to Reddit users, TikTok can implement both device bans and IP bans to block accounts. If your device or IP address is banned, you will be unable to make a new TikTok account from that device or network. The only workaround is to use a new device and internet connection not associated with the ban.
As explained on Quora, IP address bans are not targeting a specific address but rather blocking suspicious activity patterns. So changing your IP address via VPN or other methods may temporarily work around an IP ban, but the block will likely be reinstated if TikTok detects the same harmful behavior from the new IP.
Overall, device and IP bans are used by TikTok to enforce their community policies by limiting accounts abusing the platform. Getting around the blocks requires fully dissociating from the flagged device or address.
Suspicious Activity Flags
TikTok utilizes sophisticated algorithms and machine learning to detect suspicious patterns of account creation that may indicate botting or spam behavior. If an IP address or device is associated with multiple brand new accounts being created in quick succession, this can trigger TikTok’s abuse detection systems and result in blocks.
According to TikTok’s Account Safety support article, the platform has safeguards in place to “detect, prevent and act on coordinated attempts to manipulate our platform.” Rapid account creation from the same source is one signal that could denote coordinated inauthentic behavior and result in blocks as a protective measure.
Essentially, if TikTok notices you are making many new accounts quickly or through automated means, their systems will likely flag this activity as suspicious and potentially fraudulent, blocking device access or IP address as a precaution.
Maximum Account Limit
A key reason TikTok may not let a user create a new account is if they have reached the platform’s limit on the maximum number of accounts per person. According to Remote Tools, TikTok caps the number of accounts that can be created per device at three. While it is possible to have more than three accounts by creating them across multiple devices, there is still a maximum total number of accounts per individual user that TikTok enforces.
TikTok has not publicly disclosed the specific maximum number of accounts allowed per person. However, experts estimate it is likely between 5-10 accounts. If a user tries to create more accounts than this limit, TikTok may automatically block any additional new account creation attempts. This is likely an effort by TikTok to curb abusive behavior such as spamming, harassment, and artificial inflation of popularity.
So in summary, if you find TikTok is not allowing you to create a new account, it may well be because you have already reached the platform’s cap on total accounts per user. The only way around this is to try creating a new account on a different device that has not yet reached the per-device three account maximum.
Temporary Blocks
Sometimes TikTok will temporarily block an account while they investigate suspicious activity or potential violations of their policies, before deciding on more permanent action like a ban. According to uaateam.digital, a temporary ban typically lasts up to 14 days. During this time, you will be unable to access your account or create new accounts from your device. TikTok may decide to lift the temporary block after reviewing your activity, or could convert it to a permanent ban if they determine serious violations occurred.
Temporary blocks give TikTok a chance to look into the account in question before taking more drastic measures. If you believe you have been blocked in error, you can try appealing to TikTok support once the temporary block has been lifted. For now, the best course is to wait out the duration of the block.
Appealing Blocks
If you believe your account was incorrectly blocked from being created on TikTok, you can submit an appeal to have your block reviewed. According to TikTok’s Account Safety page, there are a few steps you can take to appeal an account creation block:
- Open the notification you received about the block.
- Tap “Appeal” in the notification.
- Provide any additional information requested in the appeal form.
- Wait for a response from TikTok’s team reviewing your appeal.
The TikTok Underage Appeals page also provides guidance on appealing blocks for underage users trying to create an account. Make sure to provide your correct age and any other requested verification.
With a well-reasoned appeal providing additional context, you may be able to get an incorrect account creation block reversed or reviewed again by TikTok. Persistence and politeness in the appeal process can help.
Preventative Measures
Here are some tips to help avoid getting your TikTok account blocked in the first place:
Be sure to follow all of TikTok’s community guidelines to avoid violating any policies that could get your account blocked. Avoid posting any objectionable or illegal content.
Don’t try to create multiple accounts if you already have the maximum allowed. TikTok limits users to 5 accounts per device and may block any attempts to create more according to their policies.
Avoid excessive blocked account appeals or reporting, as that activity itself could also trigger blocks if it seems suspicious or like coordinated harassment.
Make sure your account security is robust by enabling two-factor authentication and having a strong unique password to prevent unauthorized logins that could cause issues.
If your account does get temporarily blocked, be patient and wait it out rather than trying to circumvent the blocks, which will likely just lead to more issues.
Conclusion
In summary, there are a few key reasons why TikTok may prevent you from creating a new account:
- You may have violated one of TikTok’s policies in the past, resulting in a ban on your device or IP address.
- TikTok has flagged suspicious activity associated with your device, such as multiple accounts being created in a short period of time.
- You may have reached the maximum number of accounts that can be created from your device or IP address.
- Your account creation privileges could be temporarily blocked while TikTok reviews your activity.
If you are unable to create a new TikTok account, first try waiting a while and logging in from a different device or network. You can also appeal the block by contacting TikTok support. Be sure to read and follow all of TikTok’s policies moving forward to avoid further issues creating accounts.
