Will it stop me using Facebook?

Usually not. It is a limit on advertising.

Can I remove an ad account someone else created?

You can remove yourself, and report it if it was created without you.

Restricted from advertising when you do not run ads

A Facebook profile can be restricted from advertising even if you have never run an ad. It often follows a login from an unknown device, a hacked account used to create ads, or the profile being added to someone else's ad account. Secure the profile first, then request a review in Account Quality.

By the Restore Ad Account team · Published 30 October 2026 · Last updated 30 October 2026

Likely causes

Someone else logged in and created an ad account or ads.
You were added as an admin to another business's ad account that was restricted.
A link to a payment method used elsewhere.

Steps

Change your password and turn on two-factor.
Check Settings, Security and login for devices you do not know.
Open Business settings and remove yourself from portfolios you do not know.
Open Account Quality and request a review.
Say plainly that you do not advertise and, if true, that your account was accessed.

Does it matter if you never advertise?

It can stop you boosting posts or helping run ads for a business later, so it is worth clearing.

Official sources

Meta changes its help pages, menus and forms often. Follow the wording on your own screen and the current Help Center. Restore Ad Account is an independent service and is not affiliated with Meta.