How to recover my old instagram account

If you disabled your Instagram account, you'll be happy to know it's not gone for good.

You can still re-enable your account and have everything as it was when you deactivated it. Even better news? Reactivation is a one-step process: Log in.

Seriously.

1. Just go to Instagram (on the app or on desktop) and log in just as you would normally.

How to recover my old instagram account

Simply log in to your Instagram account to reactivate it Credit: Instagram

The log-in will automatically reactivate your account. Yay! You're done.

However, if you deleted your account instead of temporarily disabling it, you won't be able to log back into it. That account is gone and you'll have to make a new one.

Instagram says that you can use the same email address as the one you used to create your old account, but you might not be able to use the same username.So if you've been thinking about getting rid of your IG, consider temporarily disabling it before a full-on deletion.

We even have a tutorial on how to do just that right here.

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  • 1 Open your Instagram App on the app or on desktop
  • 2 Enter your username and password
  • 3 If you do not remember your Instagram password, follow these steps
    • What happens if after following these steps your account isn’t reactivated?
    • Did your Instagram account reactivate?

If you disabled your Instagram account because you needed an insta-break, but now want to come back, you’re in luck because you can re-enable your account and find everything as you left it. Read below on how to recover your Instagram account.

If your Instagram account was deleted…

There’s no way to reactivate it. According to Instagram´s policy, you can create a new account with the same email you used before, but you can’t use the same username.

1 Open your Instagram App on the app or on desktop

First, you have to log onto your account again. This action appears very simple, but it can be more complex than it seems.

Instagram is very strict about reactivating accounts. You must also consider that if you deactivate your account temporarily, Instagram disables it only for one week.

How to recover my old instagram account
Log in to your Instagram account to reactivate it

2 Enter your username and password

If these credentials successfully restore your disabled account, that means that your account has been recovered!

However, if this step didn’t work out and you couldn’t sign in, you will need to reset your password.

3 If you do not remember your Instagram password, follow these steps

If you forgot your Instagram password when you signed up again, follow these steps to get your password and reactivate your Instagram account.

  • Click on the link ‘forgot password?
How to recover my old instagram account
  • Enter your username or the email address used to create your Instagram account.
  • If you entered the info correctly, you will receive an email with the steps to reset your password, then log in again and reactivate your Instagram account.

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What happens if after following these steps your account isn’t reactivated?

If you couldn’t get access after following all these steps and your Instagram account is still disabled, the best you can do is to contact Instagram directly to know what’s going on. But remember if your Instagram account was deleted, there’s no way to reactivate it.

Did your Instagram account reactivate?

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How can I get my old Instagram account without email or password?

Recover Insta account using your username. Tap "Get help logging in" or "Forgot password?" button on the sign-in page and insert your username. The letter with the link or code will be sent to your email. Instagram will partly show the address, so you can remember it.

How can I recover my Instagram password without email and phone number?

Go to “Settings” then go to “Privacy and Security” select Password and click on “to create a new one”..
In case you forget Instagram email and password, then tap reset it with Facebook (if you see it)..
Now, click on the “Get help signing in”. ... .
Tap on the “Next” button..

Can I recover my Instagram account after 2 years?

There's no way to reactivate it. According to Instagram´s policy, you can create a new account with the same email you used before, but you can't use the same username.