How to Fix ‘Your account has been Disabled for Violating Our Terms’ on Instagram?

When you try logging in to your Instagram account, you may see the error message, ‘Your account has been disabled for violating our terms.’ This error message appears when Instagram detects that your account has violated one or more of their community guidelines or terms of service.  Instagram has strict policies regarding what type of content is permitted on its platform, and breaking these policies can result in your account being disabled or permanently banned.

As a result, if your Instagram account has been disabled as a result of a violation of Instagram’s terms and conditions or community guidelines, you will be unable to log in using the app or a web browser on your computer. In this case, no one will be able to see your account.

But there is nothing to worry about if you are in the same situation.   There are several options for getting your Instagram account back.   So let’s get started.

Violations of Terms and Guidelines

Before we get to the solutions, we need to understand the terms and guidelines.

If the rules of the platforms are broken repeatedly, accounts may be permanently banned.  Users must ensure that no content on their accounts encourages:

Unlawful behavior, hate speech, or threats directed at specific individuals or communities are all prohibited.

Things that will get your account disabled or banned:

• Nudity and sexual activity: The sharing of sexually explicit content, including nudity and sexual activity, is prohibited on Instagram.
• Discrimination and hate speech: Instagram does not tolerate discriminatory or hateful content.
• Fake activity and spam: The use of bots, fake engagement, and other spammy behaviors are prohibited on Instagram.
• Infringement of intellectual property rights: Users are not permitted to post content that infringes on the intellectual property rights of others.
• Illegal activity: Sharing content that promotes or facilitates illegal activity is prohibited on Instagram.

How to Restore Your Instagram Account After Being Disabled for Violating Terms?

If your Instagram account has been disabled for violating their terms, there are several ways to try and recover your account:

1. Identity verification by document submission

Submitting an identity verification document to Instagram can be a useful step in resolving a disabled account issue. Instagram may request additional information or documentation to verify your identity and determine whether your account was disabled inadvertently. Here are the steps to submit an identity verification document:

1. Open the Instagram app or visit the Instagram website and navigate to the Help Center.
2. Select “My Instagram account has been deactivated” from the Help Center and follow the prompts to report the problem.
   
3. When you click on the link, you will be taken to a new page where you will be asked if the account is for a business, product, or service. Just press “Yes” once.
   
4. Enter your full name, Instagram username, and email address, mobile number associated with your account.
5. Instagram may request additional information or documentation to confirm your identity.  This may include a government-issued ID, such as a passport or driver’s license, as well as a clear photo of yourself holding the ID.
   
6. Instagram will send you an email after you submit your information.
   
7. Instagram will ask you to write a code on paper and upload an image of yourself holding this paper to verify that you are a real human and not a bot.
8. Make sure the code you write is not unreadable and that the attachment you send is in JPEG format.
9. Lastly, if all goes fine, Instagram will email last time saying – ‘Your account has been reactivated, and you should be able to access it now. We apologize for the inconvenience.’
   

Submitting an identity verification document doesn’t really guarantee that your account will be restored, but it can be a helpful step in the appeals process. When dealing with a disabled Instagram account, it’s important to be patient and persistent, as the process of recovering your account can take time and effort.

2. Manually submission of Instagram forms

Submitting a form manually is a helpful step in recovering your account if your Instagram account has been disabled; you can manually request a review by filling out a form provided by Instagram. The form will request your full name, Instagram username, the email address associated with the account, and a brief explanation of why you believe your account was disabled in error.

If you cannot view any of the mentioned approaches in Method 1 or have already tried them, you can look into some forms that you can fill out to regain access to your disabled or banned Instagram account.

General appeal link:

https://help.instagram.com/contact/1652567838289083;

https://help.instagram.com/contact/396169787183059

Report hacked account: 

https://help.instagram.com/contact/740949042640030

Report a problem to Instagram: 

https://help.instagram.com/contact/364531043625021

Age verification link:

https://help.instagram.com/contact/730583250290732

When both Facebook and Instagram accounts are disabled:

https://www.facebook.com/help/instagram/contact/606967319425038

There is no assurance that your account will be restored after the lengthy and labor-intensive appeals process. To avoid having your account deleted again in the future, it’s essential to be persistent and patient when working with a disabled Instagram account. You should also follow Instagram’s community guidelines and terms of service.

3. Contact Instagram

If your account has been disabled, getting in touch with Instagram directly may be able to help, as they may be able to provide you with more detailed information on why it was disabled and what measures you may take to recover it. However, Instagram only has a few helpful options, and they get a lot of questions, so it can take some time to hear back. Before contacting Instagram directly, it’s important to first try the alternative solutions described in this post.

You can get in touch with them by using the Help Center’s “Report a hacked account” function or by using the @instagram Twitter handle.

Conclusion

It can be upsetting and frustrating to have your Instagram account disabled. It’s important to know why your account was disabled, as it’s usually due to a violation of Instagram’s terms of service. Once you’ve determined the source of the problem, you can follow the steps outlined in this article to recover your account.

To prevent your account from being disabled in the future, it’s crucial to follow Instagram’s community guidelines and terms of service. Finally, in your attempts to get back access to your account, be patient and persistent.

Hopefully, this article has assisted you in finding a solution. Please leave a comment if you have any other queries or suggestions. You are welcome to offer any other suggestions that you think might be beneficial. I appreciate you reading this, and good luck!