So you deactivated your account, and now want to get it back up and running? We’ve got you covered.
We all love Instagram because of how much fun and entertainment can be gotten on the platform. There’s a ton of content to keep you sucked in and glued to your screen for hours. And while that sounds great, it isn’t always.
All the attributes that make Instagram a great social media platform, also make it very addictive. People find themselves sucked into the rabbit hole of Instagram when they should be doing other things. At this point, a digital detox would be a good idea, and that would involve deactivating your Instagram account.
If you’ve changed your mind about that decision, we’re here to walk you through the steps to reactivating your Instagram account
How to Reactivate an Instagram Account
Here’s the thing, Instagram wants you back. The platform thrives from the number of users on its site, so it makes sense for them to make the reactivation process easy. And it is.
To reactivate your Instagram account, all you have to do is log in. That’s it.
- Open your Instagram app or website. This will take you to the login screen.
- Fill in your username and password in the appropriate spaces.
- Click on login. You should be ushered back into your account without any problems.
This process is easy for a deactivated account. However, if your account is not merely deactivated but deleted, you may have a problem.
Deleted Instagram accounts cannot be recovered. If your account has been deleted, then you’ll have to create a new one. According to Instagram, you can create a new account with the same email address, but they don’t guarantee your username will be available.
How to Get Back a Suspended Instagram Account
The early point was for people who personally disabled their accounts. However, there is another category of disabled users, and those are the suspended ones.
These accounts would have violated Instagram’s terms of service in some ways, leading to their suspension. If you feel like you were suspended unfairly, Instagram provides an avenue to review your deactivation. Here’s how to go about it:
- First, be sure your account is suspended by trying to log into your account. If you see a message saying “Your account has been disabled for violating our terms,” then you have been suspended.
- Open the Instagram appeal form on your browser. This can be done on any platform.
- Fill in your details accordingly.
- In the last text box, explain briefly why you think your account should be reactivated. Keep your tone pleasant, avoid apologizing as that may seem like you’re admitting to a fault, and end with a “Thank you.”
- Click “Send” and Instagram will notify you later if they decide to reactivate your account.
Conclusion
Your deactivated Instagram accounts can be easily reactivated once you follow the steps we’ve laid out. And if your account has been disabled wrongly, simply stay calm and follow our tips. Your account will be back in no time.
