Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a bind. A few days ago, Instagram disabled my account without a clear reason. They mentioned I violated their terms of service, but didn't explain how. When I tried to appeal, they requested a video of me along with my identity card. I was born in 2008 but mistakenly registered my birth date as 2001. I'm worried that since the dates don't match, I might be facing an IP ban. Can anyone tell me if that's true and what I should do next?
4 Answers
It's tough to deal with vague bans! I think they probably just want to confirm you are who you say you are. If you provide your ID and video, and there's still confusion, keep emailing them until you get a response. Don’t give up!
It sounds frustrating! Instagram does have pretty strict guidelines. If your birth date on the document doesn’t match what you registered, there's a small chance it could lead to issues. Best bet is to be honest when submitting your ID and explain the mix-up if possible. They might be more understanding than you think! Good luck!
Honestly, I think it varies from case to case with Instagram. They can be really vague about why accounts get banned. I once got temporarily banned too, and it felt like I was in a black hole of support. Keep following up with them, and make sure to explain your age situation clearly. They do have a team that reviews appeals!
For real! I had to appeal a ban too, and while it took some time, I eventually got it sorted. Stay persistent!
Only Instagram can really clarify what’s going on. They usually won’t give you a detailed reason for the ban, so your best shot is appealing with your ID and video. If they still don’t respond, consider other options like starting fresh if it doesn’t work out. It’s a bummer, but sometimes that’s what you gotta do!
Yeah, honesty is the way to go! They just want to verify you, so clarify your situation in your appeal.