If Snapchat shows a time, wait it out and don’t keep trying to log in, which can look suspicious. If it says the account is permanently locked or the device is blocked, the official appeal is the only real route.
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How long does a Snapchat ban last?
Short answerIt depends on the type. Some locks are temporary and lift on their own after the time Snapchat shows you. Others are permanent unless an appeal succeeds. Snapchat doesn’t publish fixed lengths for device blocks, and what people report varies a lot.
Answered by Con, founder of Music Wide Selfie. Updated 22 October 2026. Where something depends on your iPhone or iOS version, we say so.
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