Here is how to solve Instagram down or unable to login issue if you are trying to access Instagram from your phone or PC.
Instagram is one of the most popular social media platform that people use every day to share reels and pictures. When there is an Issue with Instagram, then it will affect millions of people around the world. Most common issues noticed are Instagram servers being down which will stop users accessing the platform or a message which shows “There was a problem logging you into Instagram” which is a login issue.
This could be caused by various reasons, and we will discuss the same below. Logging in into Instagram can be done in various ways. Most popular way is using Facebook and also via verification code. If none of these ways work, then there will be issues with Instagram which are needed to be solved for login to work.
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Major reasons for Instagram down or unable to login message
Following are a list of reasons due to which you will notice an error message like “There was a problem logging you into Instagram” or Instagram app does not load reels or profiles.
- If there is an issue with Instagram and you keep trying to log in repeatedly, then there will be limitation for you to login. You must wait for some time to login again.
- Issues in Instagram server could cause issues with login and also Instagram down.
- Instagram app that you are using is old, and you need to upgrade it to the latest version.
- Your Instagram account is hacked.
How to fix Instagram down or unable to login
As mentioned earlier, there could be any reason which is causing login or down issues with Instagram. Following are different ways that you can either check if it’s an error or a problem from Instagram side or from your side.
Update your Instagram App
First and foremost thing that you should do is to update your Instagram App. The process to update the app is simple and almost similar on both iOS and Android platforms. Go to Google Play Store or Apple App Store and search for Instagram. If the app has an update available, then click on update button.
Wait for the app to be completely downloaded and installed and then go to app drawer and reopen the app. Now check if Instagram is still down, or you are able to access and login to it.
Check the server status of Instagram and confirm
Instagram has a help section which keeps users updated on the server status and if there is any issue with the server, then it will be added to the help section. Mostly the problems with the Instagram server are resolved within 28 to 48 hours.
In this case, users cannot do much other than waiting for an update from Instagram side to use the app.
Confirm if your account is not hacked
There are many cases where user accounts get hacked or password is changed. Make sure the account is not hacked. If you have issues with login using mobile version to try the web version of Instagram. Check the list of devices that are using your account and remove any suspicious devices from your account so that your account remains safe.
Change password instantly
When ever the servers are up, and you are able to log in to Instagram, change the password of your account instantly so that further no issue occur.
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Verify your network status
Issues with network also create problems to log in to Instagram or will show Instagram is down. In this case, you should confirm with the network operator about the 4G or 5G service in your area. If you feel all is working as expected, then try restarting the phone.
If you are using Wi-Fi network, then try restarting the router so that all the connections issues are solved.
Clear Instagram app data and cache
Another simple step that you can do is to clear the app cache and data of Instagram. Clearing the data will remove your login, and you may need to log in again. In Android, you can do it by visiting the app in settings and clicking Clear Data and Cache option on the settings.
Conclusion
It is better to make sure about the exact reason before making any changes to your Instagram account. Check all possible scenarios and do necessary changes and then try login. Most of the issues like the message “There was a problem logging you into Instagram” will be solved if you consider following the steps mentioned above.
