Call of Duty Account Banned? Check Status and Appeal

Check your Call of Duty ban on Activision Support's ban appeal page while signed in. If you think it is wrong, submit an appeal there.

Types of action

How to check and appeal

1. Go to Activision Support and sign in with the Activision account linked to your platform.
2. Open the ban appeal page.
3. Read the status of each linked game.
4. If an appeal is offered, submit it with a short explanation.

Activision may not explain the details of how it detected an issue. Appeals for cheating bans are reviewed, but decisions are often final.

Common reasons

• Cheat software, unlockers or tools that change the game.
• Being in a lobby boosted by cheaters, which can trigger a review.
• Offensive names, clan tags or chat.
• Buying, selling or sharing accounts.
• Third-party tools that read game memory, even if not used to cheat.

Review rather than ban

"Under review" usually clears on its own once the check finishes. Avoid using new software or changing hardware settings during the review, and keep playing normally.

Hacked account used for cheating

If someone else used your account, say so in the appeal and secure the account: change the Activision and platform passwords and turn on two-factor authentication. See Call of Duty 2FA.

Hardware bans

Activision may ban the device as well as the account. A new account on the same PC may then be blocked too.

Scam "unban" services

Services that promise to lift bans for money are scams and often steal accounts. Only Activision can lift a ban.

Platform bans are separate

A ban from PlayStation, Xbox or Steam is different from an Activision ban. Check the platform's own messages too.

FAQ

How do I check if my Call of Duty account is banned?

Use the ban appeal page on Activision Support.

What does under review mean in Call of Duty?

Your account is being checked; it often clears on its own.

Can I appeal a Call of Duty ban?

Yes, through Activision Support, though cheating bans are often final.

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