Social Media > Instagram How to Reactivate Your Instagram Account When you're ready to return, it's easy to get back into the groove By Scott Orgera Scott Orgera Facebook Twitter Writer Scott Orgera is a former Lifewire writer covering tech since 2007. He has 25+ years' experience as a programmer and QA leader, and holds several Microsoft certifications including MCSE, MCP+I, and MOUS. He is also A+ certified. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 16, 2020 Reviewed by Christine Baker Reviewed by Christine Baker Christine Baker is a marketing consultant with experience working for a variety of clients. Her expertise includes social media, web development, and graphic design. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Instagram The Ultimate Guide to Instagram If you temporarily disabled your account, open the Instagram app or visit the Instagram website and log in.If your account was suspended, log in to Instagram as normal and follow the on-screen instructions if you'd like to file an appeal.There's no way to reactivate a deleted Instagram account, so your only option is to create a new one. This article explains how to reactivate an Instagram account using the Instagram app or website. Reactivating Your Instagram Account If you've temporarily disabled your account, however, you can reactivate it whenever you wish. It is recommended that you wait at least 24 hours to do so, as it takes some time for the initial deactivation process to be completed. When you're ready to reactivate, follow these steps: Open the Instagram app or visit the Instagram website.Log in using your credentials. If you've entered your name and password correctly and successfully authenticated, your account has been reactivated. There is no special process to follow. If you chose to delete your Instagram account, the action cannot be undone. A deleted account is not recoverable; you'll need to create a brand-new account. Resetting Your Instagram Password If you're still having trouble and cannot seem to log in, then you may need to reset your password first. To reset your password, follow these steps: Open the Instagram app.On the login screen, select the Forgot password? link. Retrieve a link to reset your password either by phone or username. Authenticate using your linked Facebook account if one is available. Recovering a Suspended Instagram Account Some Instagram accounts become disabled without the owner's consent—usually when someone violated the social media service's usage terms by posting inappropriate content or engaging in other unacceptable behavior. In these cases, reactivating your account is not as simple and not always possible. There is an appeal process in place, however, where you can state your case and hope for some leniency. If your account has been suspended, login to Instagram as you normally would and follow the on-screen instructions that appear upon authentication if you'd like to file an appeal. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Email Address Sign up There was an error. Please try again. You're in! Thanks for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. Thank you for signing up! Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit