How to restore a deactivated instagram account
How to reactivate Instagram account if deactivated: Follow steps
If you are an Instagram user and you temporarily disabled your Instagram account for some reason, and now want to reactivate the account, check here the step-by-step guide you can follow to reactivate your Instagram account.
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India Today Web Desk
New Delhi,UPDATED: Feb 1, 2021 18:36 IST
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By India Today Web Desk: Instagram, one of the most popular social media applications. It is used by millions of users worldwide. One can use Instagram to share their pictures, stories, and more with their followers, on a private or public account. Not only can you share posts on your Instagram profile but you can also engage with a larger audience.
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If you are an Instagram user and you temporarily disabled your Instagram account for some reason, and now want to reactivate the account there are some simple steps you need to know. Here is a step-by-step guide you can follow to reactivate your Instagram account using iPhone, android, computer, or mobile browser.
- Open the Instagram account on your phone.
- On the login screen, enter the username and password of the account you wish to reactivate and tap on Login.
- Now your feed opens and your account will have been restored to normal.
Note: If you have deleted the Instagram account permanently, you cannot reactivate it. You will be needed to create a new account.
Here is how to create an Instagram account:- Download the Instagram app from Google Play Store or App Store
- Open the app after it has been installed.
- Click on the Sign up with email or phone number option.
- Enter your current email id. Enter a username and you will be asked to enter a password
- Fill out your profile information like bio, profile picture, and tap the Next button.
- In case you choose to login with Facebook, you have to enter your Facebook account details.
READ: How to apply for Aadhaar Card without any documents: Check details here
Edited By:
Megha Chaturvedi
Published On:
Feb 1, 2021
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How to get back a disabled/hacked Instagram account
Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world, and losing access to your account can be a nightmare scenario for many users. Being cut off from your friends and community is one thing, but losing years of pictures and videos can be devastating. Fortunately, it’s not too difficult to get back your Instagram account in many cases.
To help you through the process, we’ve created this handy how-to guide for getting back your disabled, hacked, or deleted Instagram account. Account recovery could take a few days or a few weeks, depending on your situation.
Read also: Instagram tips and tricks: Do it for the ‘gram
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To recover a disabled Instagram account, you need to submit an appeal directly to Instagram and hope for leniency. To recover a hacked Instagram account, you can try to regain access by having a code sent to your phone, or you can report the hack to Instagram and request assistance recovering your account.
JUMP TO KEY SECTIONS
- Why was my Instagram account disabled?
- How to get back a disabled Instagram account
- How to reactivate an Instagram account
- How to get back a hacked Instagram account
- Can I get back a deleted Instagram account?
Why was my Instagram account disabled?
There are many reasons why an Instagram account gets disabled, and often moderators will strike without any warning. You will know that your account has been disabled because a pop-up message will inform you the next time you try to log in.
Note that this is not the same as not having the correct password/username for your account (“Incorrect Password or Username”). If this is the case, entering your email address or phone number and resetting your password should fix the issue in a few minutes unless you’ve been hacked, which we’ll get to in a moment.
Instagram doesn’t provide precise guidance for why accounts are disabled, but it does say that it results from violating community guidelines or terms of use. In general, things like illegal activities, hate speech, nudity, and graphic violence are grounds for action. Use of third-party apps is also prohibited and will get your account disabled. Repeat offenders may also find their accounts permanently removed with no possible recourse.
The good news is that it isn’t too complicated to get back your Instagram account if it’s been disabled erroneously. It might take a few days, but that’s nothing compared to the months or years of photos in your account.
How to get back a disabled Instagram account
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When you do get the dreaded disabled account message, the first thing the app prompts you to do is Learn More.
This will more or less guide you through the process of getting back your disabled Instagram account, although there are a few other tricks that we’ll get to in a moment.
Run through the prompts in the app, but keep in mind that to recover your Instagram account, you have to pass the appeal process. The only way that happens is if it was disabled by mistake. Saying you’re sorry for breaking the rules and promising not to do it again won’t cut it.
Another place you can submit appeals is this official contact page. Fill in the required fields and click Send to have your case reviewed. Again, avoid apologizing, as this implies you were at fault. You may be asked to send in a selfie as verification at some point in the process.
You can repeat the appeal process as often as you want until you get a more lenient moderator. Assuming you haven’t intentionally broken any major rules, it shouldn’t take more than a few days to get a response. Don’t be afraid to be persistent, and eventually, you might get lucky.
Be aware, however, that this process can take a long time. If you want to get right back to the ‘gram, you might be better off creating a new account.
How to reactivate an Instagram account
A few years ago, Instagram added the option to temporarily deactivate your account when you need to take a break from the social media platform. You can only do it via a mobile browser or computer (not the app), but it will remove all of your content and make it appear that the account has been deleted.
Thankfully, it’s straightforward to get your deactivated Instagram account back. Just log back in on any device, and your account will automatically be reactivated. Depending on how long you have been away, you may need to agree to any new terms and conditions put in place since you left.
How to get back a hacked Instagram account
Instagram accounts are a frequent target for hackers. They could be seeking access to private accounts, attempting to sell your username, or aiming to steal your personal details for other nefarious actions.
Therefore, protecting your phone should always be a top priority. If you suspect your Instagram account has been hacked, you should take action as soon as possible. The longer hackers have access to your account, the more damage they can do to your privacy and online reputation.
What to do first to regain control of your Instagram account
The first thing to do is check for an email from Instagram stating that the email tied to your account has been changed. This is the easiest way for hackers to take control of your account. However, if you can find the email, you can reverse the action immediately.
If you can’t find the email, there is one more option to fix it before it’s too late. You can request a login link to be sent to your phone number instead of the hacker’s email address. At the login screen, tap Get help signing in (on Android) or Forgot password? (on iOS). You can then enter your phone number to have a temporary login link sent.
Follow the instructions from there to regain access.
If this restores access to your account, immediately change your password and revoke access given to any third-party apps. You may also find that you are now following some new accounts. Don’t worry about that until after your account has been secured. You’ll have plenty of time to unfollow them after securing your account.
When all else fails, you can still report the hacked account to regain access. Do this by following the steps below, and again, don’t be afraid to be persistent.
- On the login screen, tap Get help signing in (on Android) or Forgot Password? (on iOS).
- (Android only) Enter your username, email address, or phone number, and tap Next.
- Tap Need more help? and follow the on-screen instructions.
As part of this process, you must send a photo of yourself holding a security code to verify your identity. To minimize the chance of getting hacked again, turn on two-factor authentication as soon as possible, and tweak your privacy settings.
Can I get back a deleted Instagram account?
If you or someone with your login information has deleted your Instagram account, you will not be able to recover it. Because of this, you should be very careful with sharing your login information with friends and family. If you get an email about suspicious activity, take it very seriously and change your password.
Although you cannot get back a deleted Instagram account, you can create a new account using the same email address or phone number. You won’t be able to use the same username, nor will you be able to recover any followers or images posted.
Read more: How to delete your Instagram account
FAQs
There have been past cases where hackers have sent direct messages to people pretending to be Instagram. These messages tell the account user to click on a link, providing a way for the hacker to get into the Instagram account. The best way to avoid this is to simply not click on any links in a direct message unless you know and trust the person.
If you have the 2FA code sent to your phone as a text message, then yes, it is possible to be hacked this way. If the hacker knows your phone number, they can clone the number and intercept the text as it arrives. However, if you use an authenticator app on your phone, such as Google Authenticator or Authy, then an interception by an outside third party is impossible.
If your account was disabled by Instagram, it can take up to a month to get it back. If you disabled your own account, you can leave it disabled for as long as you want.
It’s a good idea to wait about a day before you reactivate your account. This is because the deactivation process can take up to 24 hours for Instagram to complete.
A 30-day “ban” means Instagram believes you have violated one of their terms of service (although sometimes this is a mistake). Repeated violations can lead to an account being permanently disabled.
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Have you noticed that Instagram has been blocking accounts more and more lately? Questions asking for help to unblock an account come to my Instagram Direct every week…
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Friends, if your account has been blocked, do not settle for any money for the help of incomprehensible chats / people who guarantee you 100% unlock.
No one will do it except you! Unfortunately, more and more people are faced with this deception every day ...
Today I'll tell you about 2 ways to unlock your account. Recovering an account is difficult, but possible. Follow the instructions below.
Method 1
Go to the help center - "My account has been deactivated"
Direct link https://help.instagram.com/contact/396169787183059
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If you are a regular user of , select "no" when asked if you use the page for commercial purposes. Next, in the window that appears, enter the first and last name, nickname, email address and country. nine0003
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If you represent business , answer yes to the first question.
Next, enter the name and surname of the representative, nickname, e-mail, country and attach documents confirming your activity:
- license
- tax return
- accounts nine0037 registration certificate
- acts on completed orders
If you represent a business, select yes.
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The request will be considered and an answer will be sent by mail. The answer does not always come promptly, so I recommend that you be patient. Perhaps you need to change the mail in the submission form and send the application again (but with a new mail).
The answer came, study it carefully - it will contain instructions for restoring, you may be asked to send more documents for additional verification. nine0003
You will need to take a picture with the recovery code + your nickname + full name. We write on A4 sheet with a black marker (code, nickname and full name) and take a photo so that not only the face, but also your sheet with text can be clearly seen.
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Wherever possible, attach your “letter of apology” (ideally in Russian and English). Write politely, with a request and in a free form, the main thing is that the words contain as much remorse as possible, respect for the support service and love for Instagram.
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If you are told about the refusal, do not rush to despair. Don't stop writing to support persistently every day. There were cases when accounts were returned from the second / third attempt and even after a few months.
Method 2
Use the Facebook support chat
Follow the instructions below.
Chat link https://www.facebook.com/business/help/support
1. Click Start
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2. Select "Account protection and security policy"
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3. Select "Chat with a representative"
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4. Next - fill out the form and click "Start Chat".
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You will be transferred to the chat. Wait for the manager to connect, tell us about your problem, the manager will answer your questions and tell you what to do next.
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Please note that the Facebook support chat is unfortunately not available to everyone. From experience I will say that such a privilege may not be available to those
- who created their account recently,
- who is not a permanent and large advertiser.
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How to restore Instagram: simple instructions
If you deleted your Instagram or your account was hacked, you can return it. The editors of MC.today tell you how to restore Instagram and when you have to do it.
5 most common reasons why a page is restored
Here are five cases when you have to restore your Instagram profile.
Temporary blocking
If a user has violated the rules for using Instagram, then his page can be temporarily blocked.
Access to the page is restricted when a person publishes prohibited content, spam (makes mass mailing of promotional messages. - Note ed.) , violates copyright and so on. Another page is blocked when a person exhausts the limit of actions - the number of likes, subscriptions and comments.
One action can be blocked, for example, the ability to like or comment. And they can prohibit the use of the entire page. This will be announced in the notification.
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To find out what the restrictions are for, go to the Instagram settings on your phone. Select "Help" and then "Support Requests". nine0003
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Select the Violations section. There you can see publications that violate the guidelines of the social network.
Temporary blocking lasts from a few hours to three weeks.
If you get banned
Ban is also imposed for violations of the rules for using the social network, but it is not always possible to recover from it.
If the user constantly violates the rules, then the page is blocked forever. It can also be affected by complaints from other users. nine0003
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If the profile owner proves that the hacker did the prohibited actions, then the page can be restored.
When they forgot their password or email
78% of users forget their passwords after 90 days. In this case, Instagram has a button "Forgot your password" or "Help with logging in". Along with passwords, users forget what email they used during registration.
If you still have access to Instagram, then go to settings, select the "Security" section and change your password. An email will be sent to you to change your password. This way you will find the correct address. nine0003
Access can be restored through a Facebook profile if it is linked to an Instagram page. Next, we will tell you in more detail how to do this.
If you have lost access or forgotten your email password, please contact the technical support of the mail service.
When the Instagram and Facebook profiles are not connected, and there is no access to mail or a phone number, then the page cannot be restored.
Other problems with instagram login can be found here.
If you were hacked
Instagram page can be hacked by ill-wishers or scammers. Accounts are stolen in order to: carry out financial fraud, steal personal data, view correspondence, send mailings and spam.
If the owner noticed that his page was hacked, then he needs to immediately change the password or contact the technical support of the site. If the moderators of the social network notice this, then they will change all the data. More such pages can be blocked.
If the page was deleted
An Instagram page can be deleted temporarily or permanently. In the first case, the profile becomes inaccessible to all users. But you can return it at any time. And an account that has been permanently deleted cannot be restored.
Technical support and other methods will not help. You will have to create a new page.
How to restore the page through the phone and computer
Phone
Through the login page
1. Log in to the application from your phone and enter your username and password. nine0003
2. If you don't remember your password, click the Forgot Password or Login Help button. If you have the data, then go directly to step 6.
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3. Enter your username, email, or phone number. Click next.
4. A link to reset your password will be sent to the specified address or contact. Follow it.
5. Update the password.
6. You will be prompted to restore your account. Press the confirmation button.
Through Facebook
If you don't remember your password, you can recover your account through Facebook.
1. Log in to the application from your phone and click on the "log in with Facebook" button.
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2. If Facebook asks, enter your login information.
3. You will receive a link to reset your password by email. Follow it.
4. Reset your password and create a new one.
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Computer
1. Log in to the Instagram website using a computer browser and enter your username and password. If you have the data, then immediately go to step 6.
2. If you do not remember the password, then click the "Forgot password" button.
3. Enter your username, email, or phone.
4. You will receive a password reset link by email or phone. Follow it.
5. Reset your password and create a new one. nine0003
6. You will be prompted to restore your account. Press the confirmation button.
How to recover an account that has been hacked and the login information has been changed
If your page has been hacked, try to restore access using the "Forgot password" or "Help with login" button.
Follow the same path when you recover your password. If you gain access to the page, then immediately change the password.
If you have not received access, you can go the other way:
1. Go to Instagram on your phone and click the "Forgot your password" or "Help signing in" button.
2. Enter your username, email or phone number and click on the Need More Help button. On the next page, click next.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen. Enter your personal information and other email.
5. An email will be sent to the post office asking you to verify your identity. They may ask:
- to be photographed with a passport; nine0038
- take a picture with the security code;
- give information about the phone model from which you previously logged into your account;
- specify the email of the hacked account;
- send photos that were posted in the account.
Important! If there were your personal photos in the account, where your face is clearly visible, then the page recovery will be without problems.
Restoring a hacked page can be difficult: technical support does not always respond quickly, sometimes the answer comes after a few weeks. nine0003
How to recover your account if it has been banned
If your account has been banned, you will be notified by email. The letter writes the reason for the blocking and the number of the error. For a reason, it will become clear how you can restore Instagram.
For example, if the account was banned for copyright infringement, then the email will include the contact details of the content author. You can contact him. If you manage to agree with the author, then ask him to report this in support of Instagram. He needs to send a letter with the error number and his consent. nine0003
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Sometimes, in a letter, Instagram support immediately makes it clear that it will not work to restore the account.
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If at the end of the letter there is a link "let us know", then the page can be restored. Follow this link. There you will find detailed information about the bathhouse and instructions for unlocking it.
Some users find a way out even in this situation: they pretend that the page has been hacked, and all prohibited actions were done by hackers. So you can go through the path of recovering a hacked page, which we described above, and return your account. nine0003
9 tips to protect your Instagram page from being hacked
Here are nine rules to prevent your account from being hacked and data stolen:
- Synchronize Instagram with Facebook . Link your email and phone number to your profile. Use an empty SIM card and mail that is not linked anywhere else. They are not hacked, as they are practically inactive.
- Create a strong password separately for each account.
This will reduce the chances that scammers will gain access to your profile if the page is hacked on another site. Write down the password so you don't forget. nine0038 - Save photos and videos you post on Instagram to your phone, computer or cloud. This way you can prove that the page is yours.
- Post at least twice a year personal photos that clearly show your face. This way, the identity of the owner is confirmed faster.
- Post only your own content. If you decide to use someone else's, then agree on this with the author. Screenshot the message with consent, mark it on the publication. nine0038
- Do not install suspicious applications on your phone. Such applications may request access to a social network. Fraudsters often use this to gain access to data. Read the service description and reviews.
- Do not access your profile from third-party gadgets.
