Appeal for Repeated Account Flags and Hidden Profile - parthsahay24

[omegafreezer]

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Product Feedback

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Dear GitHub Trust & Safety Team,
I am writing to formally appeal the current "flagged" and ""suspended status of my account parthsahay24 , which has rendered my profile and repositories hidden from public search.
This is the fifth time my account has been restricted in a short period. Each time, restrictions were removed after my appeal, yet I have never been provided with a reason for these recurring flags. I am concerned that my account is caught in an automated "false positive" loop.

Account Context:-

Primary Use: I use this account for my university assignments and as a portfolio for job applications.
Security: I have enabled Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and have reviewed my authorized applications to ensure account security.
Activity: My recent activity consists of regular commits to my repo DSA and contributions to open-source repos.
I respectfully request a manual review of my account by a staff member to identify and resolve the underlying issue causing these repeated flags. I am fully committed to complying with GitHub’s Acceptable Use Policies and am happy to provide any additional verification or documentation needed to prove my identity.
Thank you for your time and assistance in resolving this matter.
Best regards,
Parth Sahay
parthsahay24@gmail.com

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[shinybrightstar]

Hi @omegafreezer,

This community is managed by GitHub employees, but it is not a support forum. The only place to go for answers to account-specific questions like this one is opening a ticket on our Support page.

For account related issues, GitHub Support requires that you contact them from the email address verified on that account. If you haven't already, please submit a request using this form:  https://support.github.com/contact/cannot_sign_in

When completing this step, you won't be required to sign in, but you will need to verify your email address. If you're currently signed into a different account, please sign out first before following the link.

This is a public forum, and the community is unable to assist with nor escalate your ticket, but we can assure you it is in the right place. It will be answered in the order it was received based on our team's resources and the amount of tickets ahead of yours.

As no other Community Discussions team members will be able to provide additional help with account related questions I am going to close this discussion. We appreciate your understanding and patience while Support works through your request!

[omegafreezer]

This was my last hope to get my account back. I have made many supporting tickets regarding the issue and pleaded a lot in previous openned tickets too. some of them are :-
#4249081
#4247578
#4074076

No one has responded to my formal mails , and this is urgent as some companies are asking for my github profile. Will you guys be responsible if I didn't get selected because of GitHub's fault?
Some sh*t AI of you guys is just suspending my account on random days, anytime.
And you guys can't do anything about it? Or else i will have to make a new account , and just transfer all the data , PR's , github history , stats , etc etc everything to my new account. Can you do it ?

[omegafreezer]

and hence it suspended because of nothing, the streak which i had been making till now will get broken because of you. Will you make up for it? ofc not. Then why suspending without any confirmation. Do a manual check of my account before suspending. and yes bring my account back so that i can maintain my streak before 10-11 pm IST.

[itxashancode]

Appeal Strategy for Repeated GitHub Account Flags

Immediate Action: Submit a Formal Appeal Through Correct Channels

Since your account is currently flagged/hidden, do not rely on previous appeal threads. Submit a new, structured appeal via GitHub's official account suspension appeal form:

1. Go to the GitHub Support contact page
2. Select "Report a problem with my account" → "My account is suspended"
3. Use the appeal form to provide:
   • Username: parthsahay24
   • Clear subject line: Repeated false-positive flags - request manual review
   • Concise description (use the template below)

Appeal Template (Copy & Adapt)

I am writing to appeal repeated automated flags on my account (parthsahay24), which has been suspended/flagged 5 times recently. Each prior suspension was lifted after appeal, but no reason was ever provided.

**Account context:**
- Primary use: University assignments and professional portfolio
- Security: 2FA enabled, authorized apps reviewed
- Recent activity: Regular commits to educational repo (DSA) and open-source contributions

**Why this may be a false positive:**
- No policy violations (no spam, abuse, or illegal content)
- Normal development activity (commits, PRs, issues)
- Account used consistently for academic/work purposes

**Request:**
1. Manual review by a Trust & Safety team member
2. Identification of specific triggers for these flags
3. Permanent resolution or clear guidance to prevent recurrence
4. If automated system error: whitelist or adjust scoring for my activity pattern

I am happy to provide additional verification (student ID, project links, etc.). Please contact me at parthsahay24@gmail.com.

Key Points to Emphasize

• Repetition without cause: Highlight that this is the 5th occurrence with no explanation.
• Legitimate use case: Stress academic/professional nature—GitHub encourages this (GitHub Education).
• Security compliance: Mention 2FA and app review shows responsible ownership.
• Request specificity: Ask for manual review and root cause identification, not just suspension lift.

Preventive Measures While Awaiting Response

Even if flags are false positives, certain actions can reduce automated triggers:

1. Check OAuth apps & tokens:

   # Review authorized OAuth apps (via GitHub UI: Settings → Applications)
   # Revoke any unused/unknown apps

   Unauthorized apps can generate suspicious traffic.

2. Avoid bulk operations:

   • Don't force-push to many repos simultaneously.
   • Don't create/delete repos in rapid succession.
   • Space out commits if using automation scripts.

3. Verify email reputation:

   • Ensure parthsahay24@gmail.com isn't on spam lists.
   • Use GitHub's email verification if not already done.

Documentation References

• GitHub Acceptable Use Policies – Review to ensure no inadvertent violations.
• Account suspension overview – Understand suspension reasons.
• Contacting Support about a suspended account – Official process.

What to Expect

• GitHub Trust & Safety typically responds within 1–3 business days for appeals.
• If no response after 5 days, submit a follow-up via the same form referencing your original ticket number.
• Do not create new accounts – this violates policy and worsens the situation.

Final Note

Your appeal should focus on pattern recognition (repeated flags without cause) and legitimate use case. Automated systems can malfunction, especially for accounts with mixed activity (student portfolio + open-source contributions). A manual review is the only way to break this cycle.

Stay polite, factual, and persistent. Provide any evidence (