While Instagram gives a lot of joy to their users, many of them just want to take a break and deactivate their Instagram account. Although Instagram does have one more option, that is to permanently delete the Instagram account. But, temporarily deactivating the Instagram account is the right choice because once you permanently delete the Instagram account, there is no coming back. You cannot reactivate your Instagram account after a few hours of deactivating, Instagram requires some time to finish the deactivating process. Even if you try to reactivate your Instagram account, it might throw an error.
How to Reactivate Your Instagram Account on Mac/PC
Make sure your Instagram account has been deactivated for more than one day, then only you can reactivate it without any error. Besides, Instagram allows you to reactivate the account from the mobile app, however deactivating Instagram account can only be done from the website. Since you prefer Instagram to use on the web, over a mobile app, here’s the short article to reactivate your Instagram account on Mac or PC.
Reactivate Your Instagram Account on Mac/PC
Step #1: Go to Instagram on your MacBook or Windows computer.
Step #2: Enter the username/email and password to authenticate.
Step #3: Click “Login”.
Step #4: Now, Instagram will take you to the feed just like before.
There is no special process to reactivate your Instagram account, all you have to do is log in with username and password.
Step #5: In case you don’t remember the password, then click on “Forgot password”.
Step #6: Next, enter the Email, Phone, or Username. Instagram will send you a login link that will help you recover the Instagram account.
That’s it! You have successfully reactive your Instagram account.
Unable to Reactivate Instagram account on PC?
If your Instagram account has been suspended without your consent, then it is because you have violated some terms and conditions of the Instagram policy. In that case, it is very difficult to recover your Instagram account or impossible to reactivate it.
Fortunately, Instagram gives you a chance to appeal your case and ask them for some leniency to reactivate the Instagram account. It can be done, after entering the username and password and follow the onscreen instructions after authenticating with Instagram to file an appeal.
