GitHub Account Suspended Repeatedly Without Any Email or Explanation

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My GitHub account was suspended without any email notification or explanation. I couldn't sign in to my account to submit a support request.

I created a new account, but that account was also suspended without any email notification, even though I hadn't created or submitted any repositories.

I tried creating another account, but I still don't understand what is causing this issue or how to resolve it. I have now created another account, and I'm worried it may also be suspended.

I use a VPN because some websites don't work properly in my country due to firewall testing and network restrictions, so I usually keep my VPN enabled.

I've submitted a support ticket, but I haven't received a response or any email explaining why my accounts were suspended.

Has anyone experienced a similar issue? Can someone help me understand why this is happening and how I can get my GitHub account restored?

Any advice would be appreciated.

[daniellay33]

1.VPN IP Flagging: Commercial VPN IP addresses are shared among thousands of users. If someone else previously used your current VPN server IP for spam, automated scraping, or malicious activity, GitHub's security filters will silently flag or suspend any new accounts originating from that same IP.

2.Chain Suspensions: Creating new accounts to bypass a suspension is treated as "ban evasion" by the automated system. Each new account you create while under the same network setup will automatically trigger another silent ban, complicating your original issue.

3.Support Ticket Backlog: GitHub's Trust & Safety team handles appeals manually. They often experience significant backlogs, so it is normal not to receive an immediate response or automated confirmation. It can take anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks for a human reviewer to investigate your ticket.