Recover a disabled Instagram account in just a few quick steps - whether you have a lost personal or business account - from both the desktop and mobile browser.

Key Points:

• Why Did my Instagram Randomly Get Disabled?

• How Can I Get My Disabled Instagram Account Back?

• Is A Disabled Instagram Account Gone Forever?

• How Do I Stop My Instagram Account From Being Disabled?

• Frequently Asked Questions

Why Did my Instagram Randomly Get Disabled?

There are a few common reasons why Instagram may have disabled your account, including:

Violating Community Guidelines

If you post content that violate's Instagram's terms of service, including hate speech, violence, nudity - or even violating copyright - your Instagram account may be disabled.

Suspicious Activity

Suspicious activity includes:

• Rapidly liking, commenting, or following profiles

• Using the same email address or phone number to create a large number of new accounts

• Logging in from multiple locations or devices at the same time

This could lead to a disabled Instagram account, or in certain cases a total ban.

Spam Or Fraud

Sharing misleading information or trying to scam users will result in an 'account disabled' message. Using third party apps that violate Instagram's Terms of Service (like scammy social media tools that claim to tell you who unfollowed you) can also result in a ban.

Instagram Glitch

Sometimes it's not your fault! If you're receiving the disabled Instagram account message and you know for certain you didn't violate any in-platform rules, it may be due to a glitch on Instagram's side or a mistake on their part.

How Can I Get My Disabled Instagram Account Back?

The best way to reopen a disabled Instagram account is to contact Instagram support (or Facebook support if your accounts are linked.)

To do this, open the app and attempt to log in to your Instagram account. You should see the disabled message appear on the login screen.

From here, follow the on screen instructions to dispute your case and contact Instagram support directly. Send them a message telling them exactly what issue you're experiencing and explain why you believe your account should be reinstated.

Share any additional information to make your case, but be respectful - they're less likely to restore your account if you send them a rude email.

Is A Disabled Instagram Account Gone Forever?

Not necessarily! Depending on the severity of your violation - or if you even violated the platform's terms in the first place - account bans can last for as little as a few hours.

However, if you have a history of repeated rule-breaking on the app or if your violation was severe (such as attempting to scam users or spread hate speech), Instagram may prevent you from creating a new account by banning your IP address entirely.

How Do I Stop My Instagram Account From Being Disabled?

If your account issue was due to a glitch or a mistake on Instagram's part, all you can do is hope it doesn't happen again. However, if your disabled Instagram account was a result of a rule violation, there are a few steps you can take to prevent it from reoccuring.

Set Up Two Factor Authentication

This is a smart move regardless of whether or not you've had a disabled account, since it serves as an extra layer of security. If your account were to get hacked, the hacker could post inappropriate or scammy content which could jeopardize your account.

Post Only Original Content

Be extra careful not to violate any copyright rules. Posting only content that you've created ensures that you're not in murky legal waters. Use Instagram's built-in sound library and GIF selection for added editing.

Don't Open Multiple Accounts

Try to avoid opening new accounts frequently, as this can flag your IP address and result in your main account being closed.

Keep Engagement Slow & Steady

Instagram is all about engagement, but liking too many posts within a short span of time or following and rapidly unfollowing users is considered spam, so try to only like and follow users who you actually admire.

Frequently Asked Questions