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  • Question
    What will happen when I disable my Instagram account?
    Community Answer
    Nobody can search you, but your username is still taken by you. It is possible to reactivate at any time.
  • Question
    Why does Instagram say "no user found" when I try to log back in after deactivating my account?
    Community Answer
    It is likely your account was deactivated so long it was deleted.
  • Question
    How do I re-enable that account?
    Community Answer
    You simply attempt to log into that account again, but only after it's been disabled for 24 hours.
  • Question
    How can I reactivate my account if it has been deleted?
    Community Answer
    You can’t reactivate a deleted account, unfortunately. You will have to create a new account.
  • Question
    How long can an Instagram account stay deactivated before getting permanently deleted?
    Community Answer
    Before an Instagram account is permanently deleted after temporarily disabling it, it takes one week (7 days) for it to permanently delete.
  • Question
    What should I do if I tried and failed to log in again before 24 hours had elapsed and now 4 days later, I am still unable to log in?
    Community Answer
    Email Instagram for help. They’ll have to verify it’s you but if you can prove it’s your account, they will re-activate it as long as it isn’t deleted.
  • Question
    Can't I disable my Instagram account from my phone?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can. Just go to Instagram’s website on your browser instead of the app.
  • Question
    Do you have to pay for it to be reactivated?
    Community Answer
    No, you don't have to pay any amount of money to disable or enable your account. If you have left your deactivated account ignored for a certain amount of time, however, it will be deleted forever.
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