# Instagram help Account Recovery | Ig Help Center
Want to recover a disabled/deactivated Instagram account? Below is a simple step by step guide. You may have deactivated your Instagram account for any reason, or the account may have been disabled due to actions that are contrary to the rules and regulations of the platform. In any case, the account recovery process is not that complicated. A simple login will restore your Instagram account after being deactivated; however, if it is disabled, you may have to fill out several forms or send an email to the support team.

### Why was my Instagram account blocked?
There are many reasons why an Instagram account gets disabled, and moderators often hit without warning. Instagram doesn't give us clarity on why the accounts are disabled, but says it's due to a violation of community guidelines or terms of use.

**Here are a few possible reasons why your Instagram account has been disabled:**

* You have committed some illegal activities such as buying or selling dark things
* Hate speech in comments/posts
* posts with nudity
* Posts that mean graphic violence
* Using third party apps to access Instagram
### How to recover my Instagram account if it is disabled
One of the easiest ways to recover [phone] disabled Instagram account is to submit an appeal to Instagram with your details. However, please note that you can only file this appeal within 30 days from the date your account was disabled. After 30 days, your account will be permanently deleted. And usually, you can only recover your account if it was disabled by mistake.

To expedite the process, you can file an appeal in 3 different formats, two of which are forms and one is via email to Instagram Support.

**Reinstate your account by submitting appeal forms**

Fill out the first form at this link. Fill in all details such as your full name, email address, mobile phone number, and Instagram ID, and explain why you think your account was disabled by mistake.
Fill out the second form at this link. Select your account type, whether it is used to represent a business or not. Keep in mind that if you choose yes, you will have to prove that you are running a legitimate business by uploading the relevant documents.
### Recover your account by sending an email

**After submitting both forms, do the following:**

Send an email to Instagram Support ([e-mail])
Explain the reasons why you believe your account was disabled in error. Don't use things like "sorry, I won't do that again" as that will mean you are admitting wrongdoing and you may never get your account back.
### Recover your account using the Instagram app
If the above two steps seem tedious to you, you can also use the Instagram app:

### Try logging into the Instagram app
A message will now appear on the screen stating that your account has been disabled. Click "More" and follow the on-screen instructions to recover your account.
## How to recover my Instagram account if it is deactivated?
If you have temporarily deactivated your account in the past and want to go back to Gram again, it's pretty simple:

* Launch the Instagram app on your device.
* On the login screen, enter your Instagram username and password associated with the account you wish to reactivate.
* Click "Login" and you're done. This should restore your Instagram account.

## How to get Instagram support through the Help Center
The Instagram Help Center is where you should start if you're having any issues with the platform. The Help Center has multiple troubleshooting guides, hints, and tips to get rid of the error or problem.

To find the [Instagram Help Center](https://sites.google.com/view/instagram-live-person/) from your computer, go directly to the Instagram website.

#### From a smartphone, follow these steps:

Open the Instagram app on your iOS or Android device.
Tap on your profile picture and look for the three lines in the top right corner of your screen.

3.Select settings.
4. Tap Help, then → Help center.

You'll end up in the Instagram Help Center, where you can find the guides you need.

If you need to report a problem or find your current support requests, just look for the related buttons on the same page and tap them.

### Instagram contact number and contact email
Instagram's contact email is believed to be [e-mail].

There are three publicly available Instagram phone numbers that can be found online.

* Instagram Headquarters: [phone]
* or [phone]
* Instagram for companies: [phone]

Please note that you are unlikely to get a response through them (both email and phone numbers) as these are automated channels that are hardly reviewed by humans.

Since its launch in 2010, Instagram has never officially announced that it has an email address for customer support or support.

The good news is that most issues with your Instagram account can be resolved by visiting the Instagram Help Center without emailing the Instagram customer support team.

### Additional ways to contact Instagram support
Instagram Facebook Page for Business
Visit the Instagram for Business Facebook page and through a private Facebook message you can contact the Instagram support team on your Facebook business page. This is the best way to send a direct message to Instagram.

### Reach out to Instagram support on Twitter
The official Instagram account on Twitter (@Instagram) has been seen responding to some users; however, it always seems to direct you to the Instagram Help Center.

Contact Instagram through your Facebook ad account manager
If you use Facebook Ads to promote your business or Page as an Instagram influencer, you are assigned a Facebook Account Manager. You can submit your request through the admin.

Considering you pay money to Facebook and Instagram, chances are they'll come back with a fix pretty quickly.