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Reporting an Instagram Problem: How to Report (a Guide)

Reporting an Instagram problem is very easy. You can easily communicate any problems you experience on Instagram to the platform’s technical support team. Instagram carefully examines everything reported and makes sure it returns. Instagram analyzes and finalizes each report you send in detail.

Please note that Instagram processes every complaint. Any problems you experience on Instagram can be forwarded to the authorities, allowing the application to be improved. So, it’s quite important.

Report a Problem on Instagram

You can use this feature when your account is compromised by malicious people, when you are annoyed by someone, when you see spam accounts, or when you want to provide feedback or suggestions about the application. To report a problem on Instagram, go to the Help Page and report it! Even if you do this from the application, it will redirect you to the web page. Because you cannot do this through the application, you can do it only from the official Instagram website’s help page.

report a technical issue on Instagram

How to Report Instagram Problems?

Don’t you know how to report Instagram problems? Let us explain this to you in detail.

  1. Open the Instagram app and go to your profile section.
  2. Tap on the 3 lines with dots at the top right corner of the app.
  3. Click on “help” and tap on “Report a problem.”
  4. Select which topic you want to comment on and write a detailed description. And send it.
how to report instagram problems

That’s it! The form you sent reached the Instagram technical support team. In the following process, wait for the return of the report you sent.

  • You can do this from the Instagram application (iOS and Android) or the website.
  • All submissions you make via the application are made by connecting directly to the website.
  • Only the link from the Instagram application is redirected.

Why Should I Report an Instagram Problem?

  • If you want to fix a problem on Instagram, you must report it. Otherwise, you will continue to experience these problems, and the problems that you are experiencing will continue to increase. Do not think that if I complain, there will be no measures.
  • Instagram reaches and resolves each report that you make. You can rely on Instagram customer service.
  • They do their best to ensure the users’ security and the application’s proper functioning.
  • You can be sure of that; it helps to fix all the problems. Instagram will give you a report number to track each report you send. With this report number, you can monitor the situation of your complaint and the whole process. When your complaint is processed or resolved, you receive an email notification. If you are unsatisfied with the result, you can create a new Instagram report and provide more detailed information to resolve it.

What Can You Report on Instagram?

There are certain occasions that you can report on Instagram. These occasions can be a direct reason to report an account and get it banned by the administration. Of course, you have to avoid creating these occasions if you don’t want to be banned by Instagram. Let’s say you bought automatic Instagram likes and don’t want to lose because of spam; you can report these users.

Instagram has community guidelines and terms of use that bring a perspective on the posts that can be shared. First, Instagram does not let any content, comments, or profiles that are inappropriate and against these community guidelines and terms of use. Here is a list of what you can report on Instagram:

what can you report on instagram

Stolen Accounts

If your account is stolen, you can report it to Instagram. Yet, there are still some solutions you can apply before reporting this issue. You can change your password or send yourself a password renewal mail. If you cannot work it out by changing your password, you can contact Instagram support line and request the administration to step in to save your account.

Fake Accounts

Fake accounts are a common problem on Instagram, especially if they imitate your account. If you want Instagram to solve this issue, you must prove yourself. To report a fake account, read our article to find out how to do it.

Underage Kids

If you come across an underage kid on Instagram, you can report them. People younger than 13 years old are not allowed to use Instagram. You can report if you are suspicious about such accounts or if your underage child is using Instagram without your permission. You can also report if you encounter a fake account imitating your child.

Your Personal and Private Information Shared by Others

If you come across personal or private information on Instagram, you can report it to the administration.

Other Issues

We have mentioned some of the most common problems that may require you to report a problem on Instagram. Here are some other problems that you can report:

  • Hate accounts,
  • Situations against intellectual property,
  • Self-harm,
  • Abuse and spam,
  • Using an account of someone who is passed away,
  • Sexual assault or crimes, and many others.

Reporting a Problem in Short

We have explained how to report a problem on Instagram. We have also mentioned what you can report on Instagram. Yet, you can still report a problem manually by writing your problems, such as an outage or other issues.

Frequently Asked Questions About

Go to your Instagram profile and open the “three lines” open. Tap the settings and open the “help”. Now, you can report a problem.

Instagram will respond within a week. If the process takes longer, you should report again.

You may not receive a response to your report, but you should check the issue. If you think it is not solved, report again.

There should be a minimum of 10 reports.

No, they can not see who reported them.

Yasmin Talley

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Yasmin, a 30-year-old writer for InstaFollowers, is a social media specialist and loves sharing her knowledge. She has been writing about social media since the day started using them. She will teach you every fine detail and answer the most common questions.

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  1. Hritik
    Hritik

    Sir I was trying to give follower on my another account but it is saying that instagram has updated n said to report it to u so plzzzz Sir fix that problem plzzzz sir

    • Kalyan
      Kalyan

      Reported problems

    • __nikhil__2099
      __nikhil__2099

      Get started my I.d
      Thank you

  2. Len Vacca
    Len Vacca

    Error:: Error invalid parameter
    And other problems that can’t login
    Can’t like posts from friends
    Media ads that pay are taking over Instagram and Facebook that causes problems
    So fix the problem

  3. Candee
    Candee

    I can’t leave a heart on my Instagram I can leave a message but I can’t like something when I do it Opp’s me out till the next day ?

  4. Kalyan
    Kalyan

    Not open new account

  5. Ester Pelayo Martinez
    Ester Pelayo Martinez

    I did a police Report, Do to My IG account being hacked they are scamming people in my account My IG account is : Misspelayomartinezofficial This is the Police Number Report# LKD20114-0368 I spoke with officer Aguilar M. – 659813 the police told me to give this to u they are aware of wats going on please all I want is for my account to be deleted

    • Insta Followers
      Insta Followers

      We’re a private blog, unfortunately we cannot do anything in the name of Instagram.

  6. Bhushan loknar
    Bhushan loknar

    Today the account was going to start yet it has not happened I beg you start my account

  7. Chiamaka
    Chiamaka

    How can I gain back access to my Instagram account as I lost my two factor authentication recovery code and Instagram is not sending code to my phone number

  8. its_avishkarkamble
    its_avishkarkamble

    Please solve my Instagram action block it problem I am not able to follow my friend’s please

  9. Halima
    Halima

    My Instagram has been reported plz release my account

  10. Kiran Bird
    Kiran Bird

    Reporting an Instagram problem is the easy part. What’s difficult is the response you will receive. They usually get back to you after a few days.

  11. Nastaran
    Nastaran

    Hi, There Is some problem with my Instagram account

    someone reports Me As a spammer wrongly And i found an unfair limitation on my account

    Would you please fix problem

    My UserName: Your username

  12. Akahs Adhikry
    Akahs Adhikry

    My ID please open kar do

  13. Aman
    Aman

    My id was hacked by my friend plz recovermy id_aman_shaikh_2.0 plzpzl recover it

  14. Rosee
    Rosee

    Hello my on instagram I can’t follow anyone.
    It says try again later we restrict certain activity to protect our community and I’m reporting on report a problem area in instagram but it says report submission failed tap to retry uploading the report.i can’t fix it,i can’t understand please help me.

    • raghavi sudhakar
      raghavi sudhakar

      We are not able to report a problem on instagram!! It says,” report submission failed tap to try again”! Wate the issue!?

  15. rauf_faik_l0ve
    rauf_faik_l0ve

    Instagram thinked i’m fake
    There’s hacker hacked my account and banned my account 30 days!!
    I did nothing to this happened to me ??
    I’m a fan and have business account and tired of edit please ??

    • Dennis
      Dennis

      Hello, we explain the steps to get your hacked account back on our article: How to Recover a Hacked Instagram Account. Please take a look.

  16. ROBERT PORTELA
    ROBERT PORTELA

    I CANT SEE MY INSTAGRAM, IT WONT REFRESH. I TRIED UN-INSTALLING IT, AND TRIED SENDING INSTAGRAM MSG, BUT THEY DONT ANSWER LIKE THEY SAY THEY DO. CAN SOMEONE HELP, HOW CAN I FIX ISSUE?

    • Dennis
      Dennis

      Hi, you can read our article about Instagram’s not refreshing issue. Hope it will be helpful.

  17. rishabh sharma
    rishabh sharma

    My Instagram is lock please open my. Insta account

  18. Aarizkhan
    Aarizkhan

    Nice

  19. The_finess._.kid
    The_finess._.kid

    My acc is temporarily locked and had to scan my face to get back in it .After I done that it still didn’t let me back in my acc so can u gave me back my acc pls Instagram pls I am begin u pls I need to get in contact with my love ones pls

    • Dennis
      Dennis

      Hello, you can try to reopen your Instagram account by sending a photo of yourself holding your ID to Instagram. It is a way of verifying that the account belongs to you.

  20. dlara._.barzani
    dlara._.barzani

    helps

  21. Barbara Velasquez
    Barbara Velasquez

    I’m not able to log into my Instagram account

    • Dennis
      Dennis

      Hello, what exactly is your problem? Can you please elaborate on it? For example, if it is about your password, we have an article about it.

  22. Cheryl Aquilina
    Cheryl Aquilina

    My activity feed couldn’t refresh has been for 2 days.
    What shall I do ?
    Thankyou

    • Dennis
      Dennis

      Hi, we’re sorry that you’re having a refreshing problem. We have an article which explains the error and the solution. Please try to read it: Couldn’t Refresh Feed on Instagram: Instant Fix

  23. Bryan ferguson
    Bryan ferguson

    My Instagram page profile page won’t refresh feed and my email address won’t work

    • Dennis
      Dennis

      Hello, please take a look at our article about the ‘couldn’t refresh feed’ issue.

  24. Bryan Ferguson
    Bryan Ferguson

    Its saying that there was unusual activity on my account and I can’t get back on Instagram and I cannot put in any of my information to get back in

  25. Richard Boyden
    Richard Boyden

    Dennis, I tried to load a banner that had lightning flashes and it clogged up my account preventing further posts. I can see things read things but I can’t do anything for my account DMs regular posts like before nothing.

    This old Vietnam veteran would appreciate any help Marine Corps combat 66-68 in country

    Richard

    • Dennis
      Dennis

      Hello Richard, maybe you have violated the terms of use of Instagram. If that’s the case, you need to appeal.

  26. Sahil ganjve
    Sahil ganjve

    Report a problem please help me

  27. Sahil ganjve
    Sahil ganjve

    Report

  28. Samika Mor
    Samika Mor

    I am unable to unrestrict my friend’s account.. It’s showing something went wrong please try again later.. What to do..? Please help.. I had reported my problem to instagram team.. How many days will be required to get it solve

    • Dennis
      Dennis

      The ”Something Went Wrong” error usually occurs when logging in. Are you having a login problem or does Instagram show you the same error when you try to unrestrict your friend?

  29. Yami_di _delhi_fans
    Yami_di _delhi_fans

    Couldn’t post tap to retry

  30. _itz_pinkyyyy_
    _itz_pinkyyyy_

    I have been blocked for 3 weeks now from going live when am I getting unbanned

  31. Pherank
    Pherank

    Unfortunately this information doesn’t help the people receiving an “Oops, an error occurred” message while trying to log in. There’s no way to contact Instagram in that instance.

    • Maggie Whitewater
      Maggie Whitewater

      Hello Pherank, have you tried searching about your problem on the Instagram Help page?

  32. Ursula Kahts
    Ursula Kahts

    My instagram won’t refresh. Only see feeds from 3 days ago. I can post new photos and see people’s comments. I logged out. I switch off phone. I deleted instagram and install again. Same problem 😕

    • Yasmin Talley
      Yasmin Talley

      You should report a problem on Instagram. You can find the details on how to report a problem on Instagram above.