{"id":6623,"date":"2023-11-23T01:33:59","date_gmt":"2023-11-23T01:33:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/?p=6623"},"modified":"2024-04-16T00:10:58","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T00:10:58","slug":"instagram-locked-me-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-locked-me-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Instagram Locked Me Out: Reasons, Solutions, and Preventions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>\u201cOh no! Instagram locked me out! What should I do?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are facing that problem, you are not alone. Many have found a notice that states \u201cYour Account Has Been Temporarily Locked\u201d when logging in to their Instagram account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seeing that message is guaranteed to make anyone panic, especially if you are a <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/content-creator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">content creator<\/a>, influencer, or business owner who has spent time and effort building a reputable brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, getting your account back in this case is easy. That is what this article is about to cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But before you do the steps, it is best to figure out the possible reasons first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents :<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-locked-me-out\/#Instagram_Locked_Me_Out_Why_Does_It_Happen\" title=\"Instagram Locked Me Out: Why Does It Happen?\">Instagram Locked Me Out: Why Does It Happen?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-locked-me-out\/#1_You_Violated_Instagram_Community_Guidelines\" title=\"1. You Violated Instagram Community Guidelines\">1. You Violated Instagram Community Guidelines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-locked-me-out\/#2_Your_Account_Shows_Bot-like_Behaviors\" title=\"2. Your Account Shows Bot-like Behaviors\">2. Your Account Shows Bot-like Behaviors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-locked-me-out\/#3_You_Are_Using_Unauthorized_Third-Party_Apps\" title=\"3. You Are Using Unauthorized Third-Party Apps\">3. You Are Using Unauthorized Third-Party Apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-locked-me-out\/#4_Your_Account_Got_Hacked\" title=\"4. Your Account Got Hacked\">4. Your Account Got Hacked<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-locked-me-out\/#5_Your_Account_Is_Logged_In_from_Multiple_Devices\" title=\"5. Your Account Is Logged In from Multiple Devices\">5. Your Account Is Logged In from Multiple Devices<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-locked-me-out\/#Instagram_Locked_Me_Out_How_to_Fix_It\" title=\"Instagram Locked Me Out: How to Fix It?\">Instagram Locked Me Out: How to Fix It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-locked-me-out\/#Instagram_Locked_Me_Out_How_to_Prevent_It\" title=\"Instagram Locked Me Out: How to Prevent It?\">Instagram Locked Me Out: How to Prevent It?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-locked-me-out\/#1_Remove_Third-Party_Apps\" title=\"1. Remove Third-Party Apps\">1. Remove Third-Party Apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-locked-me-out\/#2_Secure_Your_Account\" title=\"2. Secure Your Account\">2. Secure Your Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-locked-me-out\/#3_Log_Out_before_Accessing_Your_Account_with_A_Different_Device\" title=\"3. Log Out before Accessing Your Account with A Different Device\">3. Log Out before Accessing Your Account with A Different Device<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-locked-me-out\/#4_Follow_Instagrams_Community_Guidelines\" title=\"4. Follow Instagram\u2019s Community Guidelines\">4. Follow Instagram\u2019s Community Guidelines<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-locked-me-out\/#Instagram_Locked_Me_Out_Conclusion\" title=\"Instagram Locked Me Out: Conclusion\">Instagram Locked Me Out: Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-locked-me-out\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-locked-me-out\/#Why_is_Instagram_locking_me_out_of_my_account\" title=\"Why is Instagram locking me out of my account?\">Why is Instagram locking me out of my account?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-locked-me-out\/#How_long_will_I_be_temporarily_locked_out_of_Instagram\" title=\"How long will I be temporarily locked out of Instagram?\">How long will I be temporarily locked out of Instagram?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-locked-me-out\/#How_do_I_unlock_my_Instagram_account\" title=\"How do I unlock my Instagram account?\">How do I unlock my Instagram account?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instagram_Locked_Me_Out_Why_Does_It_Happen\"><\/span>Instagram Locked Me Out: Why Does It Happen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are at least five reasons users get locked out of their Instagram account. Let\u2019s learn about them below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_You_Violated_Instagram_Community_Guidelines\"><\/span>1. You Violated Instagram Community Guidelines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to other social media platforms, Instagram has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/help\/instagram\/477434105621119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">community guidelines<\/a> that everyone must follow. The main points include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Post only content that belongs to you or the ones which you are given the right to share<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid uploading inappropriate or offensive photos and videos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adhere to the law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Breaking any of those rules can get your account locked. So, if you cannot log in and say \u201cInstagram locked me out!\u201d, that is a probable cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/why-cant-i-open-instagram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why Can&#8217;t I Open Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Your_Account_Shows_Bot-like_Behaviors\"><\/span>2. Your Account Shows Bot-like Behaviors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To minimize spam within the platform, Instagram has a strict system that flags any account that behaves like a bot, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Liking posts and unliking them in a quick succession<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leaving the same comment too many times<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commenting on multiple posts almost simultaneously<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Following and unfollowing many accounts at once<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Those actions are typically possible with the help of automation tools. But you can also do them accidentally. Posting the same comment multiple times, for example. So, if you say \u201cInstagram locked me out\u201d, that could be the reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Business accounts are also prone to get flagged as a bot if multiple individuals manage it. When your social media officers are logged in and replying to customers\u2019 comments, Instagram might see that as spam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_You_Are_Using_Unauthorized_Third-Party_Apps\"><\/span>3. You Are Using Unauthorized Third-Party Apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is easy to find apps that you can connect to your Instagram account, from content creation tools to social media management apps. However, not all of them are authorized because they either encourage bulk actions or do not store their users\u2019 login credentials safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you are facing the \u201cInstagram locked me out\u201d issue, it could be that one or more tools connected to your account is legitimate. The platform is locking your account to prevent it from getting compromised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/what-does-challenge-required-mean-on-instagram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What Does Challenge Required Mean on Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Your_Account_Got_Hacked\"><\/span>4. Your Account Got Hacked<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you rule out the three reasons explained so far? If so, you probably get the \u201cYour Account Has Been Temporarily Locked\u201d message because someone got unauthorized access to your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting your account hacked itself does not prompt Instagram to lock it temporarily. However, if you say \u201cInstagram Locked me out\u201d, the hacker might have used your account to do something that triggers an alarm, such as spamming comments or posting inappropriate content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Your_Account_Is_Logged_In_from_Multiple_Devices\"><\/span>5. Your Account Is Logged In from Multiple Devices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram keeps track of the type of device you use to log in and its IP address (the string of numbers that identifies your device). With that in mind, the platform can lock your account if it is logged in from many devices at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This problem can happen for two reasons. Either your account is compromised or your social media officers log in using different devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instagram_Locked_Me_Out_How_to_Fix_It\"><\/span>Instagram Locked Me Out: How to Fix It?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting your account back after being locked out is simple. All you need is to follow the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Log in to your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> Tap <strong>Continue<\/strong> under the \u201cYour Account Has Been Temporarily Blocked\u201d notice.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"424\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/your-account-has-been-temporarily-locked-message.webp\" alt=\"your account has been temporarily locked message on Instagram\" class=\"wp-image-6625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/your-account-has-been-temporarily-locked-message.webp 424w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/your-account-has-been-temporarily-locked-message-300x248.webp 300w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/your-account-has-been-temporarily-locked-message-150x124.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> Tap <strong>Send Security Code<\/strong>. The code will be sent to the email address used to create your Instagram account, so make sure that you can access it. Do not close Instagram while you open your email to get the code.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"388\" height=\"283\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/request-security-code-from-instagram.webp\" alt=\"requesting security code to solve the &quot;Instagram locked me out&quot; issue\" class=\"wp-image-6631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/request-security-code-from-instagram.webp 388w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/request-security-code-from-instagram-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/request-security-code-from-instagram-150x109.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 388px) 100vw, 388px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> Enter the security code and tap <strong>Submit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"390\" height=\"298\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/entering-instagram-security-code.webp\" alt=\"entering Instagram security code\" class=\"wp-image-6633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/entering-instagram-security-code.webp 390w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/entering-instagram-security-code-300x229.webp 300w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/11\/entering-instagram-security-code-150x115.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You should be able to access your account again afterwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instagram_Locked_Me_Out_How_to_Prevent_It\"><\/span>Instagram Locked Me Out: How to Prevent It?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you know that Instagram can lock accounts temporarily due to multiple reasons. To avoid getting locked out again, which can prompt the platform to disable your account in some cases, consider the following tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Remove_Third-Party_Apps\"><\/span>1. Remove Third-Party Apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important that you connect your Instagram account to legitimate third-party apps only. If you are unsure, research online and you will find lists of tools that Instagram approves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you know which apps are safe to keep, log your account off from the rest to prevent the \u201cInstagram locked me out\u201d issue. Thankfully, you can do that easily from Instagram\u2019s settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just open Instagram\u2019s settings and tap <strong>Security &gt; Apps and Websites<\/strong>. You will be able to find and disconnect apps and websites that are connected to your Instagram account there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/delete-instagram-account\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Delete Instagram Account<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Secure_Your_Account\"><\/span>2. Secure Your Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you get rid of unauthorized apps, they still store the email address and password you used to log into Instagram. Therefore, the next step would be changing your password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But there is more you can do for security measures. Before you cannot log in and say \u201cInstagram locked me out again\u201d, set up a two-factor authentication (2FA) method for your account. With this feature turned on, you need to enter a security code every time you log into Instagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To activate 2FA on Instagram, do the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to your Instagram settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap <strong>Security &gt; Two-factor authentication<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose where you want to get the security code (an authentication app, WhatsApp, text message, or others).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-change-email-on-instagram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Change Email on Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of setting up 2FA, check if anyone has logged into your account to avoid having the \u201cInstagram locked me out\u201d problem again. Follow the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to your Instagram settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap <strong>Security &gt; Login activity<\/strong>. This shows a list of your account\u2019s active logins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you see any active sessions that are not yours, log them out<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Log_Out_before_Accessing_Your_Account_with_A_Different_Device\"><\/span>3. Log Out before Accessing Your Account with A Different Device<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you own multiple devices, you have probably used all of them to log into your Instagram account for convenience. However, that can prompt Instagram to lock you out. Therefore, before you face the \u201cInstagram locked me out\u201d problem again, consider logging in using one device at a time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your account is managed by a team, make sure that they are not logged in simultaneously. This way, you can also prevent the individuals from responding to comments simultaneously, which can get you flagged as a bot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Follow_Instagrams_Community_Guidelines\"><\/span>4. Follow Instagram\u2019s Community Guidelines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Last but not least, understand Instagram\u2019s rules and abide by it. Doing so will keep you safe from various problems, including getting your account locked and disabled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instagram_Locked_Me_Out_Conclusion\"><\/span>Instagram Locked Me Out: Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding the \u201cYour Account Has Been Temporarily Locked\u201d message when logging in to Instagram is stressful. But the good thing is, you can solve this problem in just a few steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prevent having your Instagram locked in the future, make sure you follow the tips below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect your Instagram account to reputable apps and websites that Instagram approves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protect your account by changing its password, setting up a two-factor authentication method, and monitoring login activities that are not yours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid having active login sessions in multiple devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow Instagram\u2019s community guidelines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope this article solves the \u201cInstagram locked me out\u201d problem. For more social media and content creation insights, make sure to subscribe to our blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Instagram_locking_me_out_of_my_account\"><\/span>Why is Instagram locking me out of my account?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram locks your account to protect it from malicious parties. It can happen because of five reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You violated the community guidelines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your account shows bot-like activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are using unauthorized third-party apps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your account got hacked<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your account is logged in from multiple devices<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_will_I_be_temporarily_locked_out_of_Instagram\"><\/span>How long will I be temporarily locked out of Instagram?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram locks your account until you submit a security code. So, if you face the \u201cInstagram locked me out\u201d issue, immediately prompt Instagram to send you a code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_unlock_my_Instagram_account\"><\/span>How do I unlock my Instagram account?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Log in to your account, ask Instagram to send a security code to your email, and enter that code.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cOh no! Instagram locked me out! What should I do?\u201d If you are facing that problem, you are not alone. Many have found a notice that states \u201cYour Account Has Been Temporarily Locked\u201d when logging in to their Instagram account. 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