How to Resolve GitHub Account Flagging and Suspended Issue? Need Advice!

[jonathan0626]

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Hi everyone,

I'm reaching out to the community for some advice on a pressing issue with my GitHub account.

Background

Recently, my GitHub account was flagged, and I received the following message:

Your account has been flagged. To request reinstatement or to appeal this decision, you can use this contact form.

I've been actively participating in GitHub Discussions, providing answers and support to various users. I suspect my account might have been flagged due to high-frequency activity, as I've been quite active in responding to queries. My intention was purely to help and contribute positively to the community.

Actions Taken So Far

1. Contacted GitHub Support: I have already submitted a request for reinstatement through the contact form provided by GitHub.
2. Followed Up: I sent a detailed follow-up email to GitHub Support, explaining my situation and the urgency due to my pending application for the GitHub Student Developer Pack.

Current Situation

Despite my efforts, I haven't received any resolution from GitHub Support. My account being flagged is significantly impacting my ability to contribute to my projects and collaborate with others, and it's also affecting my Student Developer Pack application.

Request for Advice

I'm seeking advice from the community on the following:

1. Has anyone faced a similar issue? How did you resolve it?
2. Are there any specific actions or steps I should take to expedite the process?
3. Any tips on how to avoid such issues in the future? I want to ensure that my contributions are valuable and do not violate any guidelines.

Any insights, experiences, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help!

Best regards,

[loki135]

i too faced like this issue they said i have created multiple users in my account i haven't done any and as i contact about this issue they doesn't responding to me now i can't able to use github education I'm broke now

[LiteBrite82]

Hi @jonathan0626

Thank you for your patience. The community is unable to assist with nor escalate your ticket, but we can assure you it is in the right place. It will be answered in the order it was received based on our team's resources and the amount of tickets ahead of yours. We appreciate your understanding!

Thank you!

[sahaj-96]

Hiiii @jonathan0626 seems like your issue is resolved. i faced a similar issue today afternoon. Can u pls tell how much time it took for Github Support to respond?

[vitytradez]

It has been almost a month for me as well. Have been trying to get answers.

[khayym]

Hi @LiteBrite82.

Please help me. My account is flagged. I sent a message to Support, but I haven't received an answer yet. Ticket ID: #2895652

[Phil353556]

Hello,
I discover my account has been flagged. I don't know why, I don't know since when.
Raised a ticket ID #3193896.
I am interested to know the reason.
Q: Who knows how to know about ?
Q: All help appreciated. Do I have just to wait ?
Thanks

[ngdevc]

Hi, @LiteBrite82
Please help me. My account is flagged also. I sent a message to Support, but I haven't received an answer yet. Ticket ID: #3112187

[Tavrie]

If your account got flagged you probably called someone a slur or your account got hacked and a bot is running in ur GitHub account and etc etc

[Phil353556]

Hi,
Yesterday morning, I receive a mail from github support. The issue was the tool for automatic spam detection. My account is now Ok.
Thanks for their fast and efficient support.

[ngdevc]

Did you contact to support team?

[bilalaniq]

same my account has also been flaged i created an ticket id #3807859 the flag was taken off but after again some time it got flaged again i donot know why plz can some one help me i have again created an ticket id #3812327 but no ans

[shriyansX]

Hi @jonathan0626 This issue can be stressful, but you’ve already taken the right first step by contacting GitHub Support through the reinstatement form. Unfortunately, once an account is flagged or suspended, only GitHub Trust & Safety can review and lift the restriction — community members or moderators can’t directly intervene.

Here are a few helpful tips that may improve your chances and speed things up:

Wait patiently after your support request. Reviews are manual and may take several business days. Sending multiple requests can delay the process.

Reply to your existing support ticket (instead of opening new ones) if you have updates or new information.

If you suspect automated flagging due to high activity, clearly mention in your email that your posts were genuine contributions — avoid using templates or AI-generated responses, as GitHub’s moderation system flags repetitive content patterns.

Once reinstated, try to space out replies, avoid mass posting, and ensure all answers are written in your own words — this helps prevent future automated flags.

If your appeal remains unresolved after 7–10 business days, you can politely follow up on the same email thread.

👉 Contact form (for reference): https://support.github.com/contact

[geoarda]

Has anyone experienced a similar issue? How did you resolve it?

Are there specific steps I can take to expedite the process?

Tips on avoiding flagged accounts in the future while contributing actively.

Any insights or suggestions would be extremely helpful. Thank you in advance!

Best regards,

[chenjuihsu-axiom-tw-rd]

I can't even to the github support form site,
it's just stuck at the phone verifying page & keep showing that You've reached your request limit, please try again later.
why ?