9 FIXES to Snapchat Account Locked On iPhone [Guide]

Hi Snap Chatters!

You are open to Snapchat to share new pictures or videos with your friend, but your account is locked.

Or

You want to play with lenses and filters to change your photo, but your Snapchat account locked on your iPhone.

I understand that you are starting to get annoyed.

Don’t worry; this guide will help you how to fix the Snapchat account locked on iPhone.

Why does Snapchat’s Account gets locked?

Before going towards fixes, we will discuss why the Snapchat account locked on iPhone?

Here are 7 main reasons that can cause this issue:

1. Using the Third-Party Apps & Plugins
2. Abolishing Terms And Conditions Of The Platform
3. Adding too many friends
4. Login to Snapchat  for an Unknown Location or Device
5. Spotted In Suspicious Activity
6. Involved in Spam, Abuse & Adult Content 
7. Snapchat Server Error

You are not alone with this problem; many Snapchat users report this issue on iPhones on Reddit.

If the Snapchat account locked on your device, do the following:

Solution 1: Restart Your iPhone

Restarting is a simple and basic solution for all glitches of the iPhone. After restarting, your iPhone becomes fast and runs smoothly.

So, if your Snapchat Snapchat Account Locked, you should restart your iPhone by following the steps below:

Press and quickly release the volume up button, press and quickly release the volume down button, then press and hold the side button. When the Apple logo appears, release the button(iPhone)

If the problem is still present, move on to the next Fix.

Solution 2: Use the Unlock Page ( Temporarily Locked )

If your account is temporarily locked, then you can visit this “https://accounts.snapchat.com/accounts/login?continue=%2Faccounts%2Funlock “
(Unlock Page link)

1. After opening this web page, enter your ‘Username or Email 
2. Enter your account’s ‘Password’ 
3. Next, you need to check the ‘I’m not a robot checkbox to verify your identity
4. Tap on the ‘Log-in’ button
5. In the end, select the ‘Unlock’ option to get access to your account

If you are still facing Snapchat account locked, continue to the next one.

Solution 3: Restart the Snapchat

If you have experienced any iPhone app that doesn’t work correctly or face any software glitch, the simple solution is “restart” the app.

2A: How to close an app on iPhones with Notch?

1. Swipe up from the bottom(app bar) to see the most recent apps
2. Swipe up on the app you want to close

2B: How to close an app on iPhone With Home Button?

1. Double-click the Home button to show your most recently used apps
2. Swipe right or left to find the app that you want to close
   
   
   
3. Swipe up on the app’s preview card to close the app

If you are still facing this issue, continue to the next one.

Solution 4: Uninstall Third-Party Snapchat Apps Or Plug-ins

 If you are using an unauthorized third-party app or plugin to access Snapchat, you will need to completely uninstall the app from your iPhone before signing back in.

Using any third-party app or plugin is against the privacy policy of Snapchat. Uninstall all the third-party apps to get Snapchat to unlock the account.

If the problem is still present, move on to the next Fix.

Solution 5: Offload the App

Offloading an app is an intermediate state between keeping and deleting. When you offload an app and the app deletes itself, the data are still saved on your phone. Again, install the offloaded app, the app data is still saved, and you can use it like before.

1. Open iPhone Settings
2. Tap General
   
   
   
3. Tap iPhone Storage and wait a while for it to load
   
   
   
4. Tap the app you want to offload
5. Now, in the last Tap Offload App
   
   

If the problem is still present, move on to the next Fix.

Solution 6: Restart your Router

Restarting your router will allow you to establish a new connection with your ISP without any bugs and help you fix “Snapchat Account Locked”

Just follow the steps below:

1. Turn off your router completely by taking out the power cable from the power switch
2. Now leave it for 2 minutes and then plug it back in
3. And check for your internet connection.

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After checking the internet connection if still, Snapchat Account Locked then continue to the next solution.

Solution 7: Turn off VPN 

Some Snap chatters use a VPN to connect to the Snapchat app because Snapchat is banned in their countries.

OR you have a VPN on your phone for other purposes. Snapchat may think you are one of those prohibited from using the app, thereby preventing you from logging in.

Try closing your VPN service before logging back into Snapchat.

If you are still facing this issue, continue to the next one.

Solution 8: Update Snapchat App

If you are using an old version of Snapchat, you can face that Snapchat account locked. Make sure you must update your app.

A newer version of the app contains bug fixes, improved security patches, and additional Snapchat features.

1. Open App Store
2. Tap on Apps icon at the bottom
3. Tap on your profile icon in the top right
4. You will see an updates list here as well, else click on purchased to see if your app needs an update
5. Scroll down to see all the available updates for your installed apps; simply update Snapchat here

If you are still facing Snapchat account locked issue, continue to the next one.

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Solution 9: Reinstalling Snapchat

Reinstalling Snapchat is another way to solve Snapchat account locked.

1. Touch and hold the app
2. Tap Remove App 
   
   
   
3. Tap Delete App, then tap Delete to confirm
   
   
   
4. Reinstall the app again

I hope this article helps you solve the Snapchat account locked on the iPhone problem.

If you have any other solutions that worked for you or any queries, let me know in the comments below.