Let’s get straight into it. Instagram doesn’t delete accounts. So, if you tried to log in to your account and discovered that you were unable to do so, it’s most likely because your Instagram account was deactivated. With this being said, you shouldn’t be worrying so much along the lines of “Instagram has deleted my account and I want to know why,” but more along the lines of “My account was disabled and I want to know how to get it back.” ✅ In this article, we’ll reveal some methods that you can use to get your Instagram account back. 🤝
Why Does Instagram Delete Accounts Without Notice?
Instagram doesn’t delete accounts, with or without notice. 🚨 In the Instagram Help Center, the community managers of Instagram have clarified that Instagram can’t get your account deleted from their end. For security reasons, only you or someone who has access to your account and your password can delete your account. ⛔
Why Did Instagram Deactivate My Account Without Notice?
Instagram usually disables accounts that violate their rules and limits. What does this mean for you? 🤔💭 Some common reasons why Instagram may deactivate your account include:
- You bought likes, comments, shares, etc.
- You posted something, made a comment, or shared a post that qualifies as hate speech. Hate speech refers to statements that attack people because of their gender, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, etc.
- You encouraged people to participate in or persist in self-injurious behaviors.
- You frequently posted graphic violent content for the sake of posting it.
- You posted misleading content or spam.
- You used your Instagram account to defraud someone.
- You violated someone’s intellectual property rights by posting content that didn’t belong to you and refusing to give credit to the owner of the content.
- You violated Instagram’s Community Guidelines.
When you try to log in to your Instagram account after it has been disabled, you’ll see this message: “Your account has been disabled for violating our terms. Learn how you may be able to restore your account.” 🔄
If you have been inactive for up to 30 days after your account on Instagram was disabled, you may see a message like this: “Your account has been permanently disabled because it didn’t follow our Community Guidelines. This decision can’t be reversed either because we’ve already reviewed it, or because 30 days have passed since your account was disabled. Learn more about why we disable accounts in our Community Guidelines.” 📝
How to Recover Your Deleted Instagram Account?
Thirty days after an account deletion request is sent, the account will be permanently deleted. So, if you accidentally delete your account, you can get it back if you log in to it within 30 days. 🗓️
When there’s an attempt to delete your account, Instagram will send you an email stating that they have received your request to permanently delete your account. They’ll also tell you the exact date when your profile and account details will be permanently deleted. If you didn’t request the deletion and you find this email before the deletion process is completed, you can regain access to your account by logging into it. 🔑
How to Get a Disabled Instagram Account Back: Tips and Tricks
When Instagram disables an account, the account owner has 30 days from the date when the account was disabled to appeal the decision. If you try to log in to your Instagram account during this 30-day period, you can appeal to Instagram to enable your account. 👍
To do so, open the Instagram app on your phone and try to log in to your Instagram profile using your username and password. If Instagram has disabled your account, you’ll find some instructions on how to get your account back. Follow the instructions on the screen and you’ll find two forms to be filled. The first one is a general one that requests your full name, the username associated with your account, your email address, the country where you live, and your photo ID. 🪪
Some Instagram users whose accounts have been disabled in the past have claimed that it’s helpful to say that you’re in the USA and to use a VPN that places your device’s location in the USA while writing the appeal because Instagram responds faster to appeals sent from users in the US. 📍
The second form requests that you provide a valid means of identification and your reason why Instagram should reactivate your account. If you haven’t violated the app’s terms of service in any way, but your account got disabled, then Instagram is more likely to reactivate your account. 🔓
Instagram may ignore your appeal forms if you send them just once and do nothing. Some experts at account recovery have said that it’s a good idea to send these appeal forms about once a day until they reinstate your account.
How Can I Contact Instagram If My Account Was Disabled?
If your Instagram account was disabled, you can contact Instagram by submitting an appeal form. If your account is reactivated, Instagram will send you an email stating so. Instagram doesn’t have an email address that you can use to contact its human customer representatives. If you call their customer support number, (650) 543-4800, a bot will direct you to visit Instagram’s Help Center. The articles in the Help Center will direct you to submit an appeal form to Instagram. 📃
Users on some subreddits have said that they were able to get in touch with a human representative by submitting a complaint through the Facebook accounts linked to their Instagram accounts.
Should I Contact the Oversight Board to Appeal the Decision?
The Oversight Board comprises experts from different countries worldwide who decide what kind of content should be allowed on Facebook and Instagram. Its decisions are binding on Meta. Ⓜ️ These decisions urge Meta to comply with its own terms of service. The Oversight Board reviews a small number of appeals that appear to be complicated and globally relevant.
So far, this Board has made over 250 recommendations to Meta. Sixty percent of these recommendations have been implemented. The chances of the Board reviewing your small-town appeal to Instagram may be slim, but they’re still worth taking. 👍
FAQ For Disabled Instagram Accounts
How long does it take for Instagram to reactivate a disabled account?
In some cases, it can take anywhere from 24-48 hours. 🕓 Some users have waited for weeks to receive a response from Instagram. You may need to wait longer, depending on the specific circumstances.
What Should I Do If Instagram Doesn’t Reactivate My Account?
If Instagram has permanently denied access to your account, you may create an account with a different username and start afresh. A new account might be hard to build but it’s not impossible to grow. 📈 You might also revoke access to any third-party apps. But don’t call on Kevin Systrom to reinstate your account. Doing that is a waste of time.
What should I do if they hack my Instagram account?
If someone has hacked your Instagram account and violated the terms of use, Instagram may disable the account. 🔒 In this case, you may find it difficult to verify your identity if IG asks you to do so when you’re trying to recover your account.
Conclusion
If Instagram has disabled your account for no reason, first submit an appeal form to them. If you don’t hear back from them, you can request your data from Instagram. Additionally, you might consider reaching out to the Oversight Board to review your appeal if you feel that it’s necessary. Understanding how the Instagram algorithm works can be beneficial as well, as it can help you navigate the platform more effectively and avoid potential issues that could lead to your account being disabled in the future.
If you reside in California, you can send a consumer complaint to the Attorney General of California regarding the issue. Some Instagram users in California whose accounts had been disabled did this, and Instagram sent them all their personal data, i.e., photos and videos that they had uploaded to Instagram. If you decide to create a new Instagram account, try using a different email address, a VPN, and a different device. 📧🛡️📱
