It was a regular Tuesday night. I had just wrapped up work, fired up my PC, and loaded into Rainbow Six Siege, expecting a few ranked matches with my squad. But then bam.
A notification popped up: “Your account has been banned.” Just like that, I was locked out of the game I’d been grinding for months.
At first, I was confused. Then annoyed. And soon, a little panicked. I hadn’t cheated, used third-party software, or done anything shady (at least that I thought was bannable). But there I was banned.
That experience led me down the rabbit hole of Rainbow Six Siege ban appeals, HWID bans, temporary suspensions, and a bunch of stuff I honestly wish I never had to learn.
But if you’re here reading this, you might be in the same boat. Let me walk you through everything not just how I got unbanned, but how it feels to go through the process, and how you can avoid the same frustrating spiral.
What Really Happened (And Why I Was Worried)
Turns out, it was a false positive. Apparently, my system triggered a BattlEye anti-cheat flag, likely due to a background macro tool I had running nothing even related to the game. But anti-cheat systems don’t always know the difference.
I hate how robotic these systems can be. They don’t care about context. No one reached out. No warnings. Just a cold lockout.
And that’s when I realized I had to appeal the ban and fast.
How I Submitted My Rainbow Six Siege Ban Appeal
The process wasn’t as straightforward as I expected, but here’s how I handled both the Ubisoft and BattlEye paths (yes, they’re different):
Step 1: I Logged into Ubisoft’s Support Center
- I went to their official support page
- Selected “Rainbow Six Siege” from the game list
- Chose “My account was banned or sanctioned” as the issue type
- Then clicked “Appeal a ban”
There’s a section where you pick your platform too mine was PC. If you’re on console, it’s similar, but make sure to log in with the correct linked account.
Step 2: I Wrote My Ban Appeal (With Help)
Now, this part felt heavy. You don’t want to sound like you’re begging, but you also need to explain things clearly. I mentioned:
- That it was likely a false positive
- I wasn’t using cheats, auto-aiming tools, or bots
- My system might have triggered a macro usage flag
- I had no history of toxicity, griefing, friendly fire, or leaving ranked games
I also attached a screenshot of my email showing the ban notice, and wrote the appeal in a calm, professional tone (with a hint of frustration, sure).
Step 3: I Contacted BattlEye Directly Too
In case it was a BattlEye ban instead of a developer ban, I filled out their support form:
- Picked “Ban appeals” under contact
- Entered my name, email, and subject: “Rainbow Six Siege Banned Account”
- Explained my case briefly
- Agreed to the terms and solved the captcha
It wasn’t fun. I was worried they’d just ignore it. But I hit submit and crossed my fingers.
Waiting Was the Worst Part (But There’s One Thing You Should Do)
You have to check your email daily including your spam folder. I almost missed their reply because Gmail decided it wasn’t important.
Eventually, I got a response. They had reviewed my case and decided to lift the ban. Just like that, I was back in the game.
The relief? Unreal. I literally shouted.
What Helped Me Actually Get Unbanned
Here’s what made a difference and might help you too:
- Professional appeal letter: I got help drafting it from a service that specializes in game bans. Totally worth it.
- No prior offenses: I’d never been banned before, so my record helped.
- Clarity and tone: I didn’t rage in the message. I explained things in detail but respectfully.
What I Learned (and Why I Still Worry)
Look, Rainbow Six Siege is one of the most competitive FPS games out there. With toxic chat, bullying, harassment, and smurfing running wild, Ubisoft’s systems are under pressure.
But the downside? False bans happen. And it’s not always easy to fight back.
I still worry it could happen again. I double-check every background app I run. I avoid even the appearance of cheating. And I’m extra cautious with my Renown and ranked matches no more rage-quitting or team killing for laughs.
Here’s What You Should Avoid (So You Don’t Get Banned)
If you love R6 like I do, don’t take risks. Here are the top reasons players get banned:
- Using any kind of third-party software, even if it’s not for cheating
- Boosting, account selling, or buying in-game services
- Repeated team kills or leaving ranked games
- Offensive behavior swearing, slurs, toxic chat, or griefing
And no, using a VPN won’t help if you get hit with an HWID ban. That’s tied to your actual hardware.
Final Thoughts: Was It Worth the Stress?
Honestly? I love Rainbow Six Siege. But the ban shook me. It reminded me how vulnerable we all are when everything runs through automated systems.
That said, the experience taught me how to navigate Ubisoft’s support, how to write an effective appeal, and how to stay clean in a game that’s becoming stricter by the year.
If you’re dealing with a ban or just worried it might happen I hope my story helps.
