Claude Account Bans, Suspensions and Appeals

The user says Claude is especially sensitive to login location changes on new accounts, so avoid switching networks to log in even when traveling.

A user says their paid Claude account was banned just for switching network nodes, complains the risk controls treat legit users like thieves, and asks banned users how often appeals succeed.

A tester reports running eight to ten Claude Pro accounts from one clean IP and machine without triggering risk controls, since each credential is treated as a separate account.

The post compares Chinese-community Claude anti-ban tricks like bank cards, IPs and remote Macs, and recommends DHH's Tailscale end-to-end virtual network method, which kept his account alive after a China trip.

A post claims Thariq, who often explained Claude Code account bans and third-party restrictions, has left Anthropic along with Anthony, while an unverified rumor ties the departures to the China user crackdown.

The user suggests deleting and reopening a Wise card after a Claude ban, or inviting Team members so they can open cards and subscribe.

The author argues Claude users only tolerate bans and appeals because of Opus 5.5, and once rivals take them, loosening the policy won't win them back.

A user says two Claude accounts were banned shortly after signing up, so they never got much use out of it, and wonders why such a strong model doesn't lead Anthropic to start its own businesses.

A user notices Claude now accepts UnionPay, wonders if it is a sting operation, and asks whether previously banned accounts can be appealed.

An ad offers Claude Max 5x top-ups or ready-made accounts for 699 yuan and 20x for 849 yuan, warranting only a single ban, showing the gray market thriving amid the ban wave.

A user says their Claude Max account of over two years was banned, so they upgraded to a $200 Codex plan and now feels the usage limits are tight.

The author says Claude accounts get banned easily, but Opus 5.5 is still reachable without one by setting up a Grok Bot that Cursor can call, which requires a premium subscription.