Banned account at quora

Yes, adding links in a Quora post can potentially lead to an account being banned, but it really depends on how and why the links were added.

Let me explain this in more detail, based on both Quora’s policies and personal experience with the platform.

Quora is quite strict when it comes to spam and self-promotion. If you include links that appear promotional, lead to irrelevant content, or are inserted just to drive traffic somewhere, Quora’s moderation system is likely to flag them.

Even if you believe the link is valuable, the algorithm and moderation team might not see it that way if it’s not framed well or if it seems like the primary purpose of your answer is to promote something rather than help people.

Here’s where many people unintentionally get into trouble: they include links in multiple posts without adding enough genuine, high-quality explanation.

If Quora sees a pattern like that, it might think you’re using the platform for link building or marketing rather than genuinely helping users. This can trigger a temporary or even permanent ban.

Now, speaking from personal observation, I’ve seen accounts get banned just because they linked to their blogs or services too frequently even when the content was helpful.

That’s why context and intent matter. If you’re adding a link, it should genuinely support your answer and add value. Also, it’s better to include it in moderation, not in every post. Think of it as offering a helpful extra—not the main focus of your answer.

Here are a few tips if you’re contributing on Quora and want to include links safely:

• Make sure your answer stands on its own even without the link. The link should be a bonus, not a crutch.

• Avoid overly promotional language like “Check out my amazing product here” or “Buy now.”

• Only link to highly relevant and trustworthy sources.

• Diversify your answers. If all of your content points to the same site, it may raise red flags.

Quora doesn’t ban people just for putting a link, but if their system interprets your activity as spammy, it won’t hesitate. And once you’re banned, it’s very hard to recover the account. You can appeal, but unless you have a strong case, the decision is rarely reversed.

To sum it up, yes, links can be part of the reason an account gets banned, especially if Quora suspects spam, low-value posting, or self-promotion. The best approach is to lead with value, write genuinely helpful answers, and add links only when they make the answer richer.

Let me know if you want help crafting a Quora answer that balances value and promotion. I’ve written quite a few and I know what tends to get flagged.