Kapanlagi.com - Instagram is currently the most popular and widely used social media. Not only for posting photos or videos, Instagram is also often used as a medium to find the latest information. It's no wonder that anyone would panic when their Instagram account suddenly disappears. Therefore, to be prepared, you need to know how to recover a lost Instagram account.
Yes, in some cases, an Instagram account can disappear suddenly. Because, as one of the largest social media platforms, Instagram has certain terms and conditions. It is possible that users have unknowingly violated these terms and conditions, leading to account suspension. If that happens, you need to know how to recover a lost Instagram account.
So, how do you do it? Compiled from various sources, here is a discussion on how to recover a lost Instagram account.
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1. Causes of Missing Instagram Accounts
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As mentioned earlier, the sudden loss of an Instagram account is very possible. Sometimes, without realizing it, someone may have violated the terms and conditions set by Instagram.
Therefore, before knowing how to recover a lost Instagram account, you need to know the reasons why an account can disappear or be blocked by Instagram. This way, you can be wiser and more cautious in using Instagram.
Here are some terms and conditions that Instagram users must not violate, as reported on the official Instagram.com website.
1. Users must be at least 13 years old.
2. Users are prohibited from posting nude, semi-nude, or sexually suggestive photos.
4. Users are responsible for the activities performed on their respective Instagram accounts.
5. Users are responsible for maintaining the security of their personal passwords.
6. Users are prohibited from abusing, harassing, threatening, impersonating, or intimidating other users.
7. Users are prohibited from using Instagram services for illegal or unauthorized purposes. International users agree to comply with all local laws regarding online behavior and acceptable content.
8. Users are fully responsible for their behavior, data, text, information, and any content posted on Instagram.
9. Users must not modify, adapt, or hack Instagram or modify other websites to falsely imply that it is associated with Instagram.
10. Users are prohibited from making "Spam" comments.
11. Users are prohibited from sending worms or viruses or any code that is destructive.
12. In using Instagram, users are prohibited from violating any applicable laws (including but not limited to copyright laws).
2. How to Recover a Blocked Instagram Account
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Violations of the above terms and conditions can result in account blocking by Instagram. If your account is lost or blocked due to a violation, you can try contacting Instagram to recover your account. However, to do this, you must first take several steps.
Here are the steps to recover an Instagram account that is lost due to being blocked by Instagram.
- Open the Instagram application on your phone. After that, try logging in using your username and password.
- If you cannot access your account, Instagram will provide a notification "Learn more about the account". Then, please click "more details" to find out more.
- If you have, select the "Contact us" option.
- Next, a notification will appear asking "Is your account for business or personal use?". If yes, you can click "Yes". But if the account is personal, then click "No".
- Then click "Send".
- Fill in the required data such as name, email address, and so on. If all the data is filled, click "Send".
- Please check your email, open the email sent by Instagram.
- To recover your account, follow every instruction and rule given.
- Wait a few moments, usually the recovery and unblocking process will take two to three days.
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3. How to Recover a Lost Instagram Account Due to Hacking
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Besides being blocked by Instagram, an IG account can also disappear due to being hacked. Therefore, it is important to know how to recover a lost Instagram account due to hacking. To do this, you can follow the following steps.
- Open the browser on your laptop or phone, then access the website help.instagram.com.
- After entering the main page of the website, select the "Privacy and Safety" menu.
- Once done, several menu options will appear, select "Report Something".
- Next, select the option "Hacked Account".
- To recover a lost Instagram account due to hacking, click on "I Think my account has been hacked".
- Then, select the option "Report it to us".
- Next, Instagram will display several question fields that must be filled in clearly. Fill in each data and answer each question clearly. Then click "Send" or "Ok".
- Done, Instagram may take some time to process the recovery and unblock.
Those are some reviews related to how to recover a lost Instagram account due to hacking and being blocked. Hopefully, it is useful and good luck!
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