LinkedIn Block? Here’s How I Got Back In

As an agency owner, managing multiple LinkedIn accounts both personal and business pages has been an integral part of our operations. We rely on LinkedIn for branding, networking, and advertising. But one day, our agency’s worst nightmare became a reality: multiple LinkedIn accounts, including those of our clients, were restricted without warning.

Social media platforms make the rules and change algorithms. If you don’t have a backup, you’re playing their game.

If you’ve ever experienced this, you know the feeling—panic, frustration, and confusion. The sudden loss of LinkedIn access can disrupt business, stall client campaigns, and even lead to revenue loss.

But here’s the good news: restrictions can be reversed if you know how to navigate LinkedIn’s policies. Let me walk you through what I’ve learned from our experience, our mistakes, and the step-by-step process of recovering LinkedIn blocks for personal accounts, business pages, and ad accounts.

The Moment We got the first LinkedIn Block

It all started on a regular Monday morning when I logged in to check client ad performance. Instead of my usual dashboard, I was met with the dreaded “Your account has been restricted” message. At first, I assumed it was a temporary glitch—until my inbox flooded with emails from our team and clients experiencing the same issue.

Social media is rented land. If you don’t own your content, you’re always at risk of losing it overnight.

LinkedIn had flagged our activities as violating their policies, and we had to act fast to avoid long-term damage. But why did this happen?

Why LinkedIn Restricts Accounts (And How to Avoid It)

1. Personal Account Restrictions

Sending too many connection requests in a short period.
Using automation tools to send messages or scrape data.
Posting too frequently or engaging in spammy behavior.
Logging in from multiple locations too quickly.
Violation of LinkedIn’s Professional Community Policies.

2. Business Page Restrictions

Inconsistent or unverified company details.
Copyright or trademark issues.
Multiple admin changes in a short time.
High negative feedback on posts or ads.
Linked to a restricted personal account.

3. Ad Account Restrictions

Running misleading or prohibited ads.

Failed payments or billing issues. Low trust score due to repeated rejections.

A high volume of reported ads. Suspicious login activities.

It’s not the mistakes we make that define us, but how quickly we fix them.

Now, let’s get to the important part—how we recovered our accounts and helped our clients regain LinkedIn access.

Step-by-Step Recovery Process

Recovering a Personal Account

Check Your Email for Details – LinkedIn usually explains the reason for the restriction. If it’s due to suspicious activity, they may ask you to verify your identity.
Verify Your Identity – If prompted, submit a government-issued ID.
Appeal the Restriction – If you believe it was an error, submit an appeal at the LinkedIn Help Center.
Avoid Future Flags – Stop excessive connection requests, remove automation tools, and ensure compliance with LinkedIn’s guidelines.

Recovering a Restricted Business Page

Review the Violation Notice – The admin will receive details about the restriction.
Fix Any Errors – Ensure all company details are accurate and verify ownership.
Contact LinkedIn Support – Use LinkedIn’s Business Help Center to appeal the restriction.
Monitor Page Activities – Avoid spammy content and keep engagement organic.

Recovering a Restricted Ad Account

Check the Rejection Reasons – LinkedIn provides details on rejected ads.
Fix Policy Violations – Remove non-compliant content and update payment details.
Submit an Appeal – Contact LinkedIn Marketing Support for resolution.
Build Trust – Maintain high-quality ads and ensure proper billing records.

Lessons Learned: What Agencies & Businesses Should Do

After successfully restoring access, we implemented a LinkedIn risk mitigation strategy for our agency and clients. Here’s what worked:

Monitor Connection Requests – Keep it under LinkedIn’s limits. Use Manual Engagement – Avoid automation tools for DMs or connection requests.. Have Multiple Page Admins – Prevent lockouts by adding a backup admin. Diversify Traffic Sources – Don’t rely solely on LinkedIn; build email lists. Keep Ads Compliant – Review LinkedIn’s Ad Guidelines before launching campaigns.

Owning Your Social Content Matters

This experience reinforced one crucial lesson: you don’t own your social media accounts—LinkedIn does. Any platform can ban or restrict you without warning. That’s why it’s essential to secure your content and insights elsewhere.

Losing access is a risk. Owning your content is the solution.

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If you’ve faced LinkedIn access issues before, how did you handle them? Let’s discuss in the comments.