How to Recover a Blocked Instagram Account

Question: What should you do if your Instagram account gets blocked — and how to recover it safely?

Answer: You can recover a blocked Instagram account using an in-app appeal, selfie-video identity verification, and the Meta support form. The key is to follow the right order of actions and use official methods only.

1. Appeal in-app

When your account is blocked, open the notification and click “Appeal” or “This is a mistake”. Describe why the block was unjustified and confirm your contact info. If your account is business-related, send the appeal from the same IP address you used for advertising activities to increase the chance of recovery.

2. Selfie-video

Meta may ask you to record a short selfie-video to verify identity. The system compares your face with previous login photos. Record in good lighting, with no filters. If you use mobile proxies for traffic management, log in again through the same IP for verification consistency.

3. Support form

If the appeal doesn’t work, fill out the Meta Support Form. Attach your ID and explain your situation. Business accounts might take longer to verify. Once approved, your account will be restored.

Tip: For marketers and affiliates, keeping spare farm accounts and autoreg profiles helps maintain ad campaigns in case of global bans.