- Avoid repeating certain activities on Instagram – such as spamming comments, or links in DMs.
- Avoid posting banned hashtags, or any links that violate the community guidelines.
- Remove malicious links from your Instagram bio, and disconnect any third-party apps.
Basic Fixes
- Check if Instagram is down: Check if Instagram is facing downtime . If yes, wait for the platform to be restored.
- Update Instagram: Update Instagram to the latest version on your Android or iOS device for a bug-free experience.
- Sign out and Sign in: Signing out from Instagram and signing in again will help you start a fresh session without bugs.
- Stop overdoing certain activities : Avoid repeatedly posting comments of the same nature and sending messages to accounts in bulk, especially the ones that may contain links.
- Avoid banned hashtags: Attempting to use any of these banned hashtags on Instagram may restrict your account’s activities.
- Disable VPN: If you are using a different IP address using a VPN, Instagram may flag it as suspicious activity and restrict you from using a few features
Fix 1: Complete Your Account Information
If you have newly joined Instagram and are facing the issue, you probably need to complete your account information. Instagram may restrict you owing to a lack of information to ensure the authenticity of the profile.
Step 1: Open the Instagram app and go to your profile . Tap on the Edit Profile button.
Step 2: Tap on Personal Information Settings , and tap on Contact Info .
Step 3: Complete adding all the necessary information.
Fix 2: Remove Links From Your Bio
If you are showcasing any links that are prohibited or detected as malicious, you may face a few restrictions while using Instagram.
Step 1: Go to your Instagram profile , tap on Edit Profile, and tap on Links .
Step 2: Verify the nature of the links and remove the ones that may violate Instagram’s policies.
Fix 3: Remove Third-Party Connected Apps
If any connected third-party app is deemed suspicious by Instagram, your activity may be restricted. Therefore, try removing the connected third-party apps to see if the problem is resolved.
Step 1: Open Instagram and go to your Profile . Tap on the hamburger-shaped icon at the top right.
Step 2: Scroll down, and tap on Website permissions . Tap on Apps and Websites.
Step 3: Tap on the Remove option in the Active menu to disconnect the app from Instagram.
Fix 4: Clear Cache
Clearing cache and junk files may resolve the issue. You can check our guide on what happens when you clear your cache on Instagram for a better understanding.
On Android
Step 1: Long-press the Instagram app on the home screen and tap on App info . Tap on Clear Data .
Step 2: Tap on Clear cache and select OK to confirm.
On iPhone
Offloading an application on your iPhone removes temporary data, including cache and junk files.
Step 1: Open the Settings app. Go to General -> iPhone Storage .
Step 2 : Scroll down and select Instagram from the list. Select Offload App . Wait for the offloading to complete, then tap on the Reinstall App option.
If none of the above methods work, try contacting the customer support team on Instagram to get your issue resolved.
