Bluesky account suspended?

Updated 21 October 2026

Why acting early matters: Bluesky's terms say you must appeal within two weeks of the suspension, termination or restriction. Late appeals, or appeals without enough detail, may not be reviewed. The longer an account is down, the more followers, customers and conversations move on. See what is at stake

If Bluesky shows "Your account has been suspended", appeal within two weeks. That is the limit in Bluesky's terms. Read the email Bluesky sent you, then tap the appeal button on the suspension screen and explain why the decision is wrong. If you live in the EU, you also have a right to clear reasons and access to an independent dispute body.

What the suspension means

The screen says your account was found to break Bluesky's terms. Bluesky's app says you were sent an email outlining the specific violation and the suspension period, if there is one. While you are suspended, you can only appeal or sign out.

Bluesky says its notices should tell you:

• which Community Guidelines policy you broke,
• how serious the violation was,
• how many violations you have,
• how close you are to the next step,
• when the suspension ends.

Bluesky's 2025 transparency report says suspensions start short and get longer as strikes add up, and can end in a permanent ban. So even a short suspension matters. If it was a mistake, appeal it.

How to appeal

1. Screenshot the screen and the email, with the date. Check your spam folder.
2. Tap the appeal button on the suspension screen. Bluesky says account suspensions are appealed in the app. For a single removed post, email [email protected].
3. Make it complete. The app says you can appeal once per decision. Bluesky's terms say appeals without supporting detail may not be reviewed.
4. Stick to facts. Which post, what you meant, why it fits the rules. For example: "The post quoted a slur to report it. I was the target, not the author."
5. Wait for the email. After you send it, the app says you will get an email if your appeal succeeds.

Bluesky says a successful appeal ends the suspension at once and restores your account standing. That matters for your strike count.

Your rights if you live in the EU

Under the Digital Services Act, Bluesky must give you a clear and specific statement of reasons: the facts, the rule, whether automated tools were used and how to challenge it. If your email is missing any of that, say so in your appeal.

The DSA sets at least six months for appeals on platforms it covers. Bluesky's terms say two weeks. Don't rely on the longer time: appeal within two weeks. You can still use the EU steps after that.

Bluesky's terms say you can pick any certified dispute body and that Bluesky will engage in good faith. You don't need to finish the internal appeal first. No body names Bluesky yet, so ask a general body before you file. The dispute body finder helps. If you win, the platform pays the fees and your reasonable costs. Court stays open.

Outside the EU, the in-app appeal is your main route, with the same two weeks.

While you wait

• Don't open a second account to keep posting. That is likely to count as evading the suspension.
• Don't post about the case from a friend's account in a way that repeats the content.
• Don't pay anyone who promises to lift it.
• If you live in the EU, ask [email protected] for a copy of your data under the GDPR.

If the email has no end date, read Bluesky account taken down. For lengths and time limits, see how long a Bluesky suspension lasts. The Bluesky hub covers every problem.