Hey everyone!
I’m reaching out to the community because my GitHub account recently got suspended, and I’m honestly a bit confused about what exactly caused it and how to properly resolve it.
A while ago, my GitHub account was suspended. I didn’t receive a very detailed explanation, just a general notice about violating policies ( while i was logging in to it again).
Since then, I’ve been trying to understand:
- What action might have triggered the suspension
- Whether it was due to a specific repository, file type, or activity
- What I should (or shouldn’t) do moving forward
My Concern
I’m planning to create new repositories that may include:
- ZIP files (for distribution)
- Setup/installation guides in the README
- Possibly prebuilt assets (like UMD builds)
But now I’m unsure:
- ❓ Is uploading ZIP-only repositories allowed?
- ❓ Could that be a reason for suspension?
- ❓ Are there best practices I should follow to avoid issues again?
What I’ve Tried
- Looked into GitHub’s terms and policies, but they’re quite broad
- Avoided anything that could be flagged (no spammy repos, no automation abuse, etc.)
- Planning to keep things clean and transparent
- already reported it to github support
🙏 What I Need Help With
If anyone here has experience with this or knows more about GitHub suspensions, I’d really appreciate your guidance:
- Common reasons accounts get suspended
- Safe practices for creating and sharing repositories
- Whether distributing builds (ZIP/UMD) is okay
- Steps to safely restart or continue development
I’m a student developer working on projects and trying to contribute and build in public. This situation has slowed me down a bit, and I want to make sure I don’t repeat any mistakes.
If you’ve faced something similar or have any advice, please share 🙌
Even small insights would really help.
Thanks a lot!
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