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If you are unable to like or comment on your friends’ Instagram posts, or you cannot post your own content, your account may have been banned. While it can be difficult to tell if your account has been shadow banned or completely disabled, there are a few steps you can take to figure out if you have been banned. This wikiHow article will teach you how to know if your Instagram account has been disabled.
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Ask a friend to look up your account. To search for your account, tap the magnifying glass towards the bottom left of the screen, then type your account name in the search bar that appears up top. If your account does not show up, and your friend does not have you blocked, you have been banned.
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Log out and log back in. When you try to log back in, a message telling you your account has been deactivated will appear if you have been banned.[1]
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Look for pop-up messages on Instagram. If your account has been action blocked, you will likely encounter pop ups saying something like “You’re temporarily blocked” when you try to interact with others or post. If this pop up appears, try using the Tell us button to request that Instagram review the action block placed on your account.
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Check your email for a message from Instagram. If your account has been banned, you will likely have an email from Instagram telling you so and giving you options to appeal the ban. Be sure to check the email you have linked to your Instagram account.[2]
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Check your internet connection. If you are unable to interact with posts or upload your own content, try disabling and re-enabling your WiFi and data on your phone. If that does not work, consider connecting to a different WiFi network or restarting your router by unplugging it from the wall, waiting 60 seconds, then plugging it back in.[3]
- Additionally, you can use https://www.speedtest.net to determine the download and upload speeds of your connection. If you have a download speed of at least 10 Mbps, you should be able to use the app.
- If you try all of the above troubleshooting steps and you still cannot interact, your account may be banned.
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Social Media Security ExpertNaveh Ben Dror is a Social Media Security Expert and the CEO of Spikerz based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Naveh and his team provide social media protection for content creators, businesses, and enterprises. His professional background is in international brand marketing and e-commerce. Naveh received both his Bachelor of Law and MBA from Reichman University.
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Your Instagram account may be banned due to various violations of the platform's community guidelines and terms of service. This could include engaging in abusive behavior such as harassment, hate speech, or threats towards other users. Additionally, repeatedly violating Instagram's policies on spamming, such as sending excessive unsolicited messages or posting repetitive content, can lead to an account ban. Using automation tools or bots to artificially boost engagement, manipulate trends, or spread misinformation may also result in an account ban. Furthermore, posting or sharing content that contains violence, nudity, drugs, or copyrighted material without permission can trigger loss of access to your account, including account suspension or ban. It's crucial to adhere to Instagram's rules and regulations to maintain a positive experience for yourself and other users on the platform.
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This article was written by Naveh Ben Dror and by wikiHow staff writer, Sam Browning. Naveh Ben Dror is a Social Media Security Expert and the CEO of Spikerz based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Naveh and his team provide social media protection for content creators, businesses, and enterprises. His professional background is in international brand marketing and e-commerce. Naveh received both his Bachelor of Law and MBA from Reichman University. This article has been viewed 40,753 times.
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1. Have a friend look up your account. If it does not show up, you have likely been banned.
2. Log out and try to log back in. If you have been banned, a pop up should appear telling you your account has been disabled.
3. Look for pop-up messages on Instagram saying something like "You're temporarily blocked", then use the Tell us button to appeal.
4. Check for an email from Instagram informing you your account has been banned.
5. Test your internet connection to ensure you are not just experiencing bad connectivity.
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