3 Ways to Fix Feedback Required Error on Instagram

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Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Change Network Connection

When you encounter the ‘feedback_required’ message on Instagram, the company blocks your account’s IP address. However, you can access the account by switching from mobile data to a Wi-Fi network.

You can also modify your IP address by using a VPN network on your iPhone or Android phone.

Fix 2: Clear Instagram Cache

Instagram collects cache in the background to improve overall app performance. You can clear the collected cache and try getting your account back.

On iPhone

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp on your iPhone and scroll toGeneral.

Step 2:SelectiPhone Storage> openInstagram> tap onOffload App.

Offloadingthe app removes the cache and junk files apart from removing the app package – use theReinstall Appoption to download it back.

On Android

Step 1:Long-press on theInstagram app iconand open theapp infomenu.

Step 2:SelectStorage & cache> tapClear Cache.

Fix 3: Remove Third-Party Connected Apps

If Instagram considers any connected third-party app suspicious, you may see the error message. Try removing the connected third-party apps to see if the problem is resolved.

Step 1:OpenInstagram> go to yourProfile> tap on thehamburger-shaped menu iconat the top right.

Step 2:Tap onSettings and Privacy> go toWebsite Permissions.

Step 3:Tap onApps and Websites>Removein the Active menu to disconnect the app from Instagram.

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Last updated on 09 August, 2024

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