Instagram suspended my account right after signup
The account was created today and suspended before I posted anything. The app asks for verification but never explains what triggered it. I signed up with my normal email and phone number....
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last reply May 12, 2026
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Original issue, 5 approved replies, and 1 original poster updates
@zoe.new
Original posterMay 12, 2026The account was created today and suspended before I posted anything. The app asks for verification but never explains what triggered it.
I signed up with my normal email and phone number. The account was suspended before I added a bio or profile photo.
@jayden
Community memberCommunity contributorHelpful recovery stepsMay 12, 2026This has happened to several new accounts today. Keep the username, signup method, phone status, and exact suspension screen.
@anna.logs
Community memberFrequent helperHelpful recovery stepsMay 12, 2026If the app requests verification, do not retry repeatedly. Note whether it asks for phone, email, selfie video, or ID.
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- If the app requests verification, do not retry repeatedly.
- Note whether it asks for phone, email, selfie video, or ID.
@zoe.new
Community memberShared follow-up updatesFollow-up updateMay 12, 2026It asks for phone first, then says review requested. I never got to post or follow anyone.
@jayden
Community memberCommunity contributorMay 12, 2026Mention the signup method and whether you used VPN, shared Wi-Fi, or a recycled phone number. New accounts often need that context.
@quietappeals
Community memberHelpful recovery stepsMay 12, 2026Mine was restored after 30 hours. I did not submit extra appeals, just waited after the phone verification completed.
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- I did not submit extra appeals, just waited after the phone verification completed.
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