Why did my Battle.net account get banned?
Your Battle.net account may have been banned due to violations of Blizzard’s in-game and forum policies, which can include cheating, modding, hacking, or other forms of toxic behavior. The specific reason for the ban can be found in the email notification sent by Blizzard, which will also provide a link to the appeals process and information on how to submit a support ticket.
Understanding Battle.net Account Bans
To better understand why your Battle.net account was banned, it’s essential to familiarize yourself with Blizzard’s terms of service and community guidelines. These policies outline the expected behavior for players and the consequences of violating them.
Common Reasons for Ban
Some common reasons for Battle.net account bans include:
- Use of unauthorized software for cheating, modding, or hacking
- Toxic behavior, such as harassment, abusive chat, or griefing
- Repeatedly leaving or disconnecting from games
- Account sharing or selling/trading accounts
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some frequently asked questions related to Battle.net account bans:
- How do I get my Battle.net account unbanned?: You can submit a support ticket and appeal the penalty by providing a detailed explanation of the situation and any relevant evidence.
- Why did my CoD account get banned?: Your CoD account may have been banned due to use of unauthorized software, cheating, or modding, which can result in a permanent suspension from playing the game online.
- Does Blizzard ban all accounts?: No, bans are per license, not per Battle.net account, so you can always start a new license if your other gets banned.
- Why is my Overwatch account banned?: Major Overwatch bans are issued for cheating and are permanent, which means you will not be able to play on VAC-secured servers or trade or market your CS:GO items.
- Can I get permanently banned in Overwatch 2?: Yes, if your account is banned from Competitive Play during three separate seasons, your account may be permanently banned from Competitive Play.
- Can I play Overwatch 2 if my account is banned?: No, an account with a banned Overwatch account cannot purchase or play Overwatch 2.
- How long is a ban on Overwatch?: Bans start at 10 minutes and rise to half an hour, stacking up if you keep leaving after your ban has been lifted.
- Does Battle.net delete your account?: If you wish to delete your account, you may create a request to remove personal information from your account, which will permanently remove all personal information from your Battle.net Account.
- Can Blizzard ban your IP?: No, IP bans don’t exist in any game because that’s not how IP addresses work, but some games allow you to do IP bans on dedicated servers to prevent certain trolls from joining.
- What does account banned mean?: A banned account means you’d no longer be able to sync your data, download your apps, or get notifications for some of the most prominent applications on your phone.
- How do you know if someone reported you on Call of Duty?: When players load up MW2, they’ve been noticing that, in the top-right corner of their screens, a couple of ‘Report Status Changed‘ messages display, which tells you that you have been reported and the reason behind the report.
- Am I Shadowbanned CoD?: Signs you’ve been shadow-banned in Call of Duty include a sudden server disconnection for no apparent reason, being unable to find a match, and having a high in-game ping despite a stable internet connection.
- How do I get my Battle.net account back?: You can recover your account through the personal verification process, which will recover your personal information and payment history.
- Does Blizzard perma ban for account sharing?: Yes, selling, buying, trading, or letting someone else use your account is against the terms of service and will get your account perm banned.
- Can you get banned for using a VPN Overwatch 2?: No, using a VPN whilst playing Overwatch is not prohibited, but you may find that your account will be banned or blocked if you violate the game’s rules by cheating, stalking, doxing, or manipulating match results.