Depop doesn't publish a fixed length for suspensions. A temporary suspension or restriction typically lifts once Depop finishes a review or you fix the problem it flagged, which can take anything from a day or two to a few weeks. A permanent ban doesn't expire, and the only route back is a successful appeal. The message or email you got from Depop is the best guide to which one you have and what it wants from you.
Suspension, restriction or ban?
- Restriction. You can still log in, but some features are limited, such as listing, messaging or withdrawing. This is often linked to a pending check, like identity or payout verification.
- Temporary suspension. Your shop is hidden or locked while Depop reviews something. It lifts after the review if the outcome is in your favour.
- Permanent ban. The account is closed for a serious or repeated policy breach. New accounts made to get around a ban are usually removed too.
A drop in views with no message from Depop isn't a suspension. That's more likely a visibility problem. See Depop shadowban signs and fixes.
What decides how long it lasts
- The reason. A verification check clears as soon as you complete it. Suspected counterfeits, prohibited items or fraud take longer to review.
- Your history. A first issue on an otherwise clean account is treated differently from repeated warnings.
- How quickly you respond. If Depop asks for documents or information, the clock usually doesn't move until you send them.
- Support volume. Reviews take longer at busy times, like the holiday season.
Common reasons for suspension
- Listing counterfeit or prohibited items
- Selling items you don't have, including dropshipping (see is Depop dropshipping allowed)
- Taking payments or arranging sales outside the app
- Lots of unshipped orders, cancellations or "not as described" cases
- Spammy behaviour, like mass messaging, keyword stuffing or follow/unfollow bots (see Depop like and follower bots)
- Payment or identity checks that haven't been completed
How to appeal
- Read the notice carefully. Note the reason and any deadline.
- Contact Depop support from the account's email address. Stay calm and stick to the facts.
- Send evidence. Receipts or proof of authenticity, tracking numbers, or the verification documents they asked for.
- Fix the cause. Remove or edit any flagged listings once you can.
- Don't open a new account to keep selling while you wait. It can turn a temporary problem into a permanent one.
Orders and balance during a suspension
If you have unshipped orders, ask support how to handle them. Buyers may be refunded if orders can't be completed. Funds in your balance are often held until the review finishes. If you can't withdraw after a suspension is lifted, see why can't I withdraw money from Depop.
Avoiding a repeat
Most suspensions come down to listings that look risky or orders that go wrong. Accurate, complete listings, on-time shipping and steady activity all help. DepopAutomation.com's AI listing tool fills in every field from your photos, using Nano Banana to improve the photos of items you actually have, and the relist feature refreshes older stock without spammy edits. See also how to not get banned on Depop.
Quick answers
Will my suspension lift on its own? A review-based suspension can, once the review ends. A permanent ban won't.
Can I still get paid while suspended? Funds are often held until the review is done.
How do I know if it's permanent? Depop's notice usually says. If it doesn't, ask support directly.
Conclusion
A Depop suspension lasts as long as the review or fix it depends on: often days, sometimes weeks. A permanent ban doesn't expire. Read the notice, reply with evidence, fix the cause, and don't make a new account while you wait.