Instagram is one of the most widely used social media networks, and losing access to your account may be a nightmare for many users. Being cut off from your friends and family is one thing, but losing years’ worth of images and videos is another. Gaining back access to your Insta account is not difficult in many cases.
We’ve put together a short how-to guide for recovering your deactivated, hacked, or deleted account to assist you. Depending on your situation, account restoration could take a few days or weeks.
How to get a disabled Instagram account back?
You must submit an appeal directly to Insta and hope for leniency to regain a disabled Instagram account. Also, see How to recover deleted messages from Instagram.
What happened to my Instagram account?
There are some causes why an Insta account may be disabled, and moderators frequently act without warning. When you try to log in the next time, a pop-up notice will alert you that your account has been disabled.
This is not the same as not getting the exact account password/username (“Incorrect Password or Username”). If this is the case, inputting your email address and changing your password should resolve the problem in minutes, unless you’ve been hacked, which we’ll discuss later.
Instagram doesn’t disclose why accounts are disabled, but it states it’s because of a violation of community rules or terms of service. Also, see how to get back into your Instagram account. Illegal actions, hateful speech, nudity, and violent content, in general, are grounds for action. Third-party app use is likewise prohibited and will result in account suspension. Repeat offenders may have their accounts permanently suspended without recourse.
The good news is that reclaiming your Instagram account after it was mistakenly disabled isn’t difficult. It may take a few days, but that’s nothing compared to your account’s months or years of photos.
How to reactivate an Instagram account that has been disabled?
When you receive the feared disabled account warning, the program encourages you to Learn More first. This will walk you through the steps of restoring access to your Instagram account that has been disabled. However, there are a few extra tactics we’ll discuss later. We suggest you read how to get an inactive Instagram username.
Follow the app’s recommendations, but keep in mind that you must pass the appeal process to reclaim your Instagram account. It could only happen if it were mistakenly turned off. It’s not enough to apologize for breaching the rules and promise not to do it again.
This official contact website is another area where you can file an appeal. Fill in all the essential fields to have your case reviewed and click Send. Avoid apologizing because it implies you were at blame. During the procedure, you may be required to send in a selfie for verification.
You can appeal as many times as you want until you find a more lenient moderator. If you haven’t purposefully breached any major rules, you should receive a response within a few days. Don’t be afraid to keep trying; you might just hit it big.
Keep in mind, though, that this operation can be lengthy. You might better make a new account if you want to get back on the ‘gram right away. Click on how to get a lot of Instagram followers to know more.
Reactivating an Instagram account
When you need to take a rest from the social platform, Instagram can deactivate your account for a few years ago permanently. It could only be performed from a browser or Desktop (not the app), but it will delete all of your data and make it appear as though the account has been terminated.
Thankfully, reactivating your deleted Instagram account is simple. Simply log in again from any device, and your profile will be reinstated.
Depending on how long you’ve been gone, you may be required to agree to any new terms and conditions implemented following your departure.
How to Recover an Instagram Account That Has Been Hacked?
Hackers are known to attack Instagram accounts. They could be attempting to access secret accounts, sell your login, or steal your personal information for other criminal purposes. As a result, maintaining your phone’s security should always be a top priority. If you believe your Instagram account was hacked, you must take immediate action. Hackers can cause greater damage to your privacy and online reputation the longer they have access to your account.
Check your inbox for an email from Insta stating that the email associated with your account has been updated. This is the most straightforward way for hackers to access your account. If you can locate the email, you can quickly reverse the action.
If you can’t locate the email, one last possibility is to correct the problem before it’s too late. You can have a login link sent to your phone number instead of the hacker’s email address. On Android, tap Get help signing in or Forgot password? On the login screen (on iOS). Following that, enter the number to get a temporary access link. To recover access, follow the on-screen instructions.
If this returns access to your account, you should change your password and immediately remove any third-party app access. You might also notice that you’ve started following new accounts. That is something you should not be concerned about until your account has been secured. After you’ve secured your account, you’ll have plenty of time to unfollow them.
You can still report the hijacked account to restore access if all else fails. Follow the steps below to accomplish this, and don’t be scared to persevere.
• Click Get help Sign in (on Android) or Forgot password? On the login screen (on iOS).
• (Only for Android) Tap Next after entering your login, email address, or phone number.
• Tap Need more assistance? And then follow the on-screen prompts.
To authenticate your identification, you will be required to send a picture of yourself with a security code. Turn on two-factor verification as quickly as possible, and change your privacy settings to reduce the chances of being hacked again.
Is it possible to recover a deleted account?
You would not be able to retrieve your Instagram account if you or someone with your login details destroyed it. As a result, sharing your login data with friends and relatives should be done with caution. Take any email regarding suspicious activity extremely carefully and reset your username immediately.
FAQs
Is it possible to be hacked via an Instagram DM (direct message)?
Hackers have pretended to be on Instagram and sent direct messages to individuals in the past. These messages instruct the account user to click on a link, which allows the hacker access to the Instagram account. The simplest approach to avoid this is to ignore any links in direct messages unless you know and trust the sender.
Is it possible to hack Instagram’s two-step verification?
Yes, you can be hacked this way if you have the 2FA code sent to your phone as a text message. If the hacker has your phone, they can clone it and intercept your text messages as they arrive. An interception by an outside third party is difficult if you use an authenticator app on your phones, such as Google Authenticator or Authy.
