Why is Instagram temporarily blocking me?

Why Was My Instagram Account Locked? Instagram will place a temporary lock on your account if they believe you have breached any of their user policies. The lock can happen even if you had nothing to do with the violation.

How long does temporary block last on Instagram?

24-48 hours
Usually, the duration of a temporary ban on Instagram is from a few hours to 24-48 hours. The duration of the ban also depends on your subsequent actions. If you continue to commit the wrong actions, the ban may be extended. So if this is the first time you get a temporary ban, you’d better start behaving well.

How long does it take for Instagram to unblock you?

When Instagram blocks you, it takes 3 hours to even 4 weeks to unblock your account. Yes, it is too long, so observe the above-mentioned rules to avoid being banned. But, how can you make the process of unblocking your account faster? To do so, you need to send a request to Instagram to review your account again.

What happens when you get blocked on Instagram?

Oftentimes, Instagram “punishes” profiles with a temporary block (I mentioned this at the beginning of the article). This means one or several actions normally open to you will be restricted. For example, you are forbidden to like and follow. Like I said, if you have been blocked temporarily, do NOTHING about.

Why does Instagram lock my account when I follow?

If you’re using a third-party app to follow or unfollow users, Instagram might lock your account. A third-party app allows you to follow or unfollow users at a faster rate, so Instagram will think that you’re a bot.

What happens if you violate Instagram rules?

Violation of Instagram rules leads to a temporary block. It involves limiting the profile’s functionality. You won’t be able to comment, like, follow or write in Direct Messages for a period of time (from 2 hours to 2 weeks).If you are lucky enough to get blocked temporarily, don’t do anything with your profile and don’t write anywhere.

How long does a temporary lock on Instagram last?

A temporary lock on Instagram lasts indefinitely. The lock will be lifted after you’ve entered a correct code or if your “My Instagram account has been deactivated” submission is successful. Otherwise, your Instagram account will remain locked. A lock is not a permanent ban, so your Instagram account can still be recovered.

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