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How to Appeal to Reactivate Disabled Instagram Account

Last Updated on September 17, 2021 by Sajid Shaik 20 Comments

Love using Instagram? If yes, losing your Instagram might turn out to be a nightmare for you. You might feel disconnected from the world as you realize your Instagram account was disabled. Don’t worry; calm down for a moment and accept that your Instagram account is no longer accessible and you can submit an appeal form to reactivate the disabled Instagram account.

At this moment, you are looking for ways to enable the disabled Instagram account. There might be several reasons for Instagram to disable your account. The reasons could be the effect of violating their terms of use or a technical/human error at Instagram’s end.

Don’t stress yourself; we at GeekDashboard will show you how to reactivate a disabled Instagram account. This guide will show you how to appeal to Instagram to reactivate your Instagram account.

Why Instagram Disabled Your Account? – Identify the Problem

There could be various reasons for Instagram to disable your account. In addition to that, Instagram would log you out of your account without any notice (except through an email). When you log in again, it’ll show you a pop-up stating “Error: Your account has been disabled for violating our teams. Learn how you may be able to restore your account”. The pop-up sometimes may also mention the reason why Instagram disabled your account.

Disabled Instagram Account

Instagram disables the accounts that usually don’t follow their Community Guidelines or Terms of Use. Here are a few of the common reasons that may lead to disabling your Instagram account.

  1. Posting illegal, inappropriate, NSFW or copyrighted content.
  2. Direct Messaging, Following, or Unfollowing accounts aggressively.
  3. Misrepresenting someone else.
  4. Multiple reports of spam on your posts.
  5. Using foul language in comments or direct messages.
  6. You may have disabled your account unknowingly.
  7. Using tools or paying others to increas the likes/followers count.
  8. For installing mobile apps like Story Savers, Bulk Follow/unfllow etc.
  9. For using fake names, alias while creating the account.
  10. Faking your real age during signup. You must be atleast 13 years old to create and use an Instagram account.
  11. Due to a technical/human error.
  12. Might be due to Third-part code bug.
  13. If your Facebook account is disabled recently for any violation, it may also lead to the ban of your Instagram account.

Instagram is becoming strict with its guidelines over time, especially after Facebook’s acquisition. To avoid losing your account in the future, make sure to go through Instagram’s Community Guidelines. However, your Instagram account can recover if you haven’t violated the Community Guidelines numerous times.

Types of Disabled Instagram Accounts (Bans)

Whatever led Instagram to disable your account, you need to know that there are two kinds of disablements. And the process of appealing or reactivation depends primarily on the type of ban Instagram placed on your account.

Temporarily Disabled Instagram Accounts

If Instagram mentions that your “account is disabled,” then your account is safe. It means Instagram disabled your account temporarily, and you can recover it back. So if it shows that message, you’re in luck and can get your account back.

Permanently Disabled Instagram Accounts

As long as your account is permanently disabled, your chances of getting it back are less to none. In addition to that, your followers will no longer see your account and the posts. If you get an error message saying your Instagram account is disabled permanently, it is highly impossible to get it back.

How to Bring Back Disabled Instagram Account with Mobile App

Given that your account is temporarily disabled, you can rest assure that you can get it back. The “Disabled Account” pop-up on a smartphone would give you the Learn More option when you log in to Instagram. If that’s the case with you, then go through the following steps.

  1. Open the Instagram app on your smartphone.
  2. Log in to your by entering username and password.
  3. A prompt should pop-up stating that your account is disabled.
  4. Click on the Learn More option from the prompt.
    Appeal Disabled Instagram Account
  5. Go through the on-screen instructions, and you’ll get to the Appeal page.
  6. Once you submit the request, you need to wait for few days to get a response.

Be patient. Sending multiple requests won’t speed up the process. Also, be polite while requesting reactivation of your account. Don’t show your frustration over there; it might just delay the process further.

If you feel you have violated Instagram policies unknowingly, explain them in the appeal form and assure them they won’t be repeated again.

If the “Learn More” button didn’t appear on your Instagram app, don’t worry, you can still submit an appeal form requesting the Instagram team to manually review your account.

Requesting to Reactivate Instagram Account with Appeal Form

If you strongly believe your Instagram account is deactivated by mistake, you can submit a form to contact the Instagram team. Once you submit the form with detailed information, someone from the Instagram team reviews your appeal and manually checks your Instagram activity.

If they find your account is deactivated by mistake, you will receive a email communication and account will be reactivated immediately.

Appeal Form

You can also use the above contact page to appeal. The appeal form will ask you for your Full name, email address, Instagram username, mobile number.

Finally, write a detailed explained to let Instagram know why your account shouldn’t be disabled.

Instagram Appeal Form

Fill in the details and click the Send option for Instagram to review your case. It might take around 5 to 20 days for Instagram to review your case and take action on it.

Be persistent and wait for Instagram to answer your case officially. However, if you can’t wait and want to get back to Instagram as soon as possible, then you’ll be better off creating a completely new Instagram account.

How to Recover Hacked Instagram Account?

Hackers usually go for Instagram accounts to sell your usernames or anything personal. If you think your Instagram account was compromised, it’s best to report it to Instagram as early as possible. To know if you’re account was hacked, check your mail for an email stating, “your account information has been changed.”

If you don’t see an email, open Instagram mobile app and tap on Forgot Password (iOS) or Get help signing in (Android).

Instagram will ask you for your phone number. Provide it, and you’ll receive a code. Enter the code, and you’ll be redirected to the password reset process. Reset the password, and you can log in again.

If you fail to recover your password, the best way is to report the case to Instagram. Instagram will investigate this issue and try to regain access to your account. To report a hacked Instagram account, follow these steps.

  1. On Instagram’s login screen, tap on Get help signing in (Android) or Forgot Password (iOS).
    Need help on Instagram hacked
  2. If prompted, enter your username, email address, or your phone number, and hit Next.
  3. Then, tap the Need more help option and follow the on-screen instructions.

Wait for few hours/days until you receive an email from Instagram with 5 digits verification code.

Instagram Account Activation Email Verification

You might have to writer the verification code, your name and Instagram username on a white paper and upload a photo of you holding it. Make sure your write the text with your own handwriting using a marker and your face & both hands must be clearly visible in the photo.

Instagram Account Verification with Hand Written Code

Once verified, you’ll receive an email with the password reset link, and you can regain access to your account.

However, remember that if hackers deleted your Instagram account, you can’t get it back again. Albeit, you can create a new account with the same email and phone number.

As you can see from the above steps, reactivating or appealing a disabled Instagram account is fairly easy than you would expect. If you’ve followed the tutorial, you might get your account back in under 5 days. Sometimes, it may take longer, up to 20 days. So don’t worry, and be patient.

If nothing looks working for us, it is best to take the help of community. If your Instagram account is big and has a good active user following, make use of other social media platforms like Twitter and Reddit to create hype. Request your auidance to tag Instagram official handles to let them know the issue.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days does it take to receive a response to my appeal

It usually takes 7-10 working days to get a response. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the responses are getting delayed. Few people got the response after 1 month.

I feel my account is deactivated by mistake.

If you strongly believe you haven’t violated any Instagram terms of use, you can confidently submit the Appeal Form to explain your suitation.

I’m not 13 years old while creating the account. But now I’m 13+ years old.

Creating an Instagram account with a fake date of birth is a clear violation of the Terms of use. Try submitting the appeal form and they might request age proof to verify your identity. In case your account is not activated, the only option is to create a new Instagram account with genuine information.

Will installing StorySaver or fake follower apps lead to account bans?

Yes, they will. You must uninstall the immediately from your smartphone and request account reactivation

I didn’t receive any response but my account is reactivated

Consider yourself lucky. You can continue using your Instagram account normally. You will receive the email confirmation sooner or later. No other actions are required from your end.

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Comments

  1. Avatar for Masab PathanMasab Pathan says

    May 13, 2022 at 3:20 PM

    Hello Instagram my Instagram account has been deleted from Instagram and this account is very important to me. I will not mistake anything in the future.
    Please fix my account and get this account back to me. thank you
    Username. mr_masab___143

    Email: [removed]

    Name: Masab Pathan
    Instagram username:mr_masab___143

    Please Instagram team my Instagram account is disabled please my Instagram account recover reactivate
    Please Instagram team
    Thank you

    Reply
  2. Avatar for Natalie chanNatalie chan says

    May 4, 2022 at 6:30 AM

    My business account was disabled they suspect I may not old enough. I tried to appeal, but the page showed can’t deliver the data. is there any other way to appeal on it?

    Reply
  3. Avatar for Trap kingTrap king says

    April 22, 2022 at 3:30 AM

    When I requested to appeal and I fill my form it will pop up that I can’t send a request now that I should try again later I have been trying for the pass 1 week now so I don’t know what else to do

    Reply
  4. Avatar for MichelleMichelle says

    April 13, 2022 at 2:05 AM

    What if the appeal form isn’t working for me? It keeps telling me that I need to confirm it’s me on Instagram but I can’t log into my account. I’ve tried to reach out to Instagram but they just keep sending me a link that won’t work for me.

    Reply
  5. Avatar for Kondru EshwarKondru Eshwar says

    April 6, 2022 at 12:10 AM

    Instagram
    @instagram
    If your account’s been disabled, there’s a new way to appeal in the app. When you try to log in, you’ll see an option to “Request a Review.” Tap it and we’ll review your disabled account and potentially restore it. We’ll roll out these features over the coming weeks.

    Reply
    • Avatar for Kondru EshwarKondru Eshwar says

      April 6, 2022 at 12:16 AM

      Hi, my Instagram account has been disabled by mistake I did not post any content that violates Instagram’s community guidelines please recover my Instagram account it’s very important to me immediately recover my Instagram account
      Thank you Instagram team 🙏🙏🙏 please

      Reply
  6. Avatar for prince bishtprince bisht says

    March 28, 2022 at 7:54 PM

    Hi Instagram
    my Instagram account has been deactivated. please recover
    prince bisht

    Reply
  7. Avatar for Lamon WillisLamon Willis says

    March 12, 2022 at 1:59 AM

    My account was disabled @theylovecruno a few days ago & for sum reason I still can’t log back in could you please help the forms aren’t really workin too much for me and I really need this account back for all my fans please help me.

    Reply
  8. Avatar for Bahareh YasamiBahareh Yasami says

    January 13, 2022 at 2:48 PM

    I really don’t understand why my account has been disabled for nothing. I have had this account for about 6 years and It is really confusing why my page has been disabled. Please please return my page back.
    barbiloo_mezon

    Reply
  9. Avatar for ElizabethElizabeth says

    January 10, 2022 at 8:54 PM

    My website’s Instagram was deactivated by Instagram, and we submitted the appeal with the selfie and the code on November 29, 2021. It’s now January 10, 2022 but we haven’t heard anything back yet and our account is still deactivated. Should we expect a response at all? Is the chance of us getting our Instagram back slim to none? Is there any way to email Instagram and ask for a status update? I’ve refrained from doing anything with it besides periodically checking to see if I could login because I didn’t want to reset our inquiry or anything… Any advice is appreciated!

    Reply
    • Avatar for Amar IlindraAmar Ilindra says

      January 11, 2022 at 11:53 AM

      Did you receive the acknowledgment email after submitting the appeal?

      Reply
      • Avatar for DD says

        April 15, 2022 at 10:39 PM

        I know I didn’t receive a response when I sent the picture with the sign

        Reply
        • Avatar for PaulinePauline says

          May 5, 2022 at 1:21 AM

          I have had the exact same issue with my account I lost access to mine in November and it’s now April I have tried every form submitted multiple selfies and still no response I’ve tried to reach out on Instagram but still nothing. Very disheartening when I lost my account considering o didn’t break any guidelines and I can’t get access to it yet there are people like influencers who can post whatever they like and not have their accounts taken.

          Reply
  10. Avatar for Ali AhmedAli Ahmed says

    December 10, 2021 at 7:58 PM

    Dear Facebook&instagram
    My account has been disabled 06 months ago on Facebook & Instagram I don’t know how and why my account was disabled. there is no mistake in my account. I have lots of feelings about my account I have been using this account for many years. Please Facebook&Instagram give me my account back.
    Please resolve my issue.
    Thank you.

    Name: Ali Ahmed
    Facebook ID: Ali Ahmed
    Mobile Number: [REMOVED]
    Instagram ID: [REMOVED]
    Country : Pakistan

    Reply
  11. Avatar for KhushiKhushi says

    December 7, 2021 at 3:29 PM

    Sir in last option it’s asking that why are you appealing to permanently deactivate your account ..If I fill that my acc will be permanently deactivate what do I do ??

    Reply
    • Avatar for Amar IlindraAmar Ilindra says

      December 7, 2021 at 5:01 PM

      Khushi, the last option says “Please let us know why you’re appealing the decision to permanently deactivate this account“. It means you’re appealing “their” decision to permanently deactivate your account. In short, they already deactivated your account and you are appealing to prove their decision wrong.

      Note: Fill the form only “IF” your Instagram account is already deactivated.

      Reply
  12. Avatar for NikNik says

    December 3, 2021 at 4:57 PM

    Thank you so much for your super insightful article🙏🌷
    I used storysaver apps and got disabled hope I will be able to get it back

    Reply
  13. Avatar for MisspaallubansalMisspaallubansal says

    November 29, 2021 at 7:18 AM

    Hii Instagram please help me my Instagram has been disabled please chack my account
    Thanks you so much.

    Reply
  14. Avatar for Rachel GreenbaumRachel Greenbaum says

    October 28, 2021 at 11:02 AM

    My instagram was hacked and now disabled and I have submitted the picture with the code from instagram and have gotten no response.

    Reply
  15. Avatar for Fastnow999Fastnow999 says

    October 25, 2021 at 9:22 AM

    My Instagram account was disabled please help me and recover my account

    Reply

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