How to fix Instagram login error

As always, the first thing you can do is check the internet connection on the device you’re using. If your network, Wi-Fi, or ethernet connection is unstable, this can cause Instagram login errors.

On a mobile device, it may also be a good idea to toggle Airplane mode on and then off again to quickly reset your network connection.

Perhaps one of the next things you should do is check if the Instagram service is down. You can check if Instagram is down is several places, though Downdetector is a particular popular and reliable option.

If there are problems, it may be best to just wait for them to be resolved, which is often quite swift.

If you have a Facebook account, you can instead use this to try and log in to your Instagram account. This involves linking your Facebook and Instagram accounts.

On the flip side, if you already have accounts linked, some users have reported that unlinking the accounts actually solves the problem – so try both ways!

If you have multiple devices at your disposal, you can try to log in on a difference device to see if the problem persists. Try logging in on web browser, desktop, and app.

By doing this you can determine if the issue is specific to a particular device or platform.

If you were able to log into a different device in the previous step, it may be worth temporarily disabling your Instagram account. This can be done from a browser.

To do this, go to your logged in device, then go to your profile. Click ‘Edit profile’ and scroll down to ‘Temporarily deactivate my account’ – then complete the process.

If you’re trying to log in on mobile phone, and no other devices are working either, you can try to reinstall the app.

Go to the Google Play/App Store and uninstall the app. Then restart your phone and return to the store to download it again.

You can also try to update first if prompted before you opt for a full re-install.