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Losing your Instagram account — whether accidentally or intentionally — can feel stressful, especially if it had years of content, followers, or business value.
The good news?
Instagram still retains deleted account data for up to 90 days, which means recovery may be possible if you act quickly.
In this guide, I’ll walk you through the updated 2025 recovery process, step by step.
If you want the easiest and guided way, you can also DM me “Recover IG” on Instagram, and my team will help you personally.
⚠️ Important: This method only works if your account was deleted within the last 90 days.
Step 1: Install an Older Version of Instagram (Android Only)
First, download an older version of the Instagram app.
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This method only works on Android
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iOS does not allow installing older app versions
Once installed, do not open the app yet.
Step 2: Change Your Phone’s Date & Time
Now go to your phone settings and:
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Disable Automatic Date & Time
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Set the date to a time when your Instagram account was still active
After changing the date:
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Open Instagram
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Try logging in using your old username and password
If you see “Account Not Found”, don’t panic — this is completely normal at this stage.
If this feels confusing, just DM me “Recover IG” and we’ll guide you step by step.
Step 3: Switch Back to the Latest Instagram Version
After testing login:
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Uninstall the old Instagram version
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Reinstall the latest Instagram app
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Reset your phone’s date & time to automatic
This prepares your account for the next step.
Step 4: Submit Instagram’s Hacked Account Recovery Form
This is the most critical step.
Go to Instagram’s official hacked account recovery form and proceed as if:
Your account was hacked and deleted
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Enter your username
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Continue with the steps shown on screen
What to watch for:
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✅ If Instagram accepts your username, your chances of recovery are high
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❌ If it still shows “Account Not Found”, move to the final step
Step 5: Report the Problem from Another Instagram Account
If the hacked form doesn’t work, do this:
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Log in from another Instagram account
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Go to Profile → ☰ → Help → Report a Problem
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Select “Don’t include logs”
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Paste the recovery template (provided below)
Make sure to include:
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Username of deleted account
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Full name
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Email ID linked to the account
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Contact number
You may also attach government ID to improve recovery chances.
Important Note About Instagram Data (90-Day Rule)
Instagram stores deleted account data for up to 3 months (90 days) in its backend.
Best-case scenario:
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Your account is fully restored
Worst-case scenario:
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Instagram may provide a data export, including:
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Posts
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Stories
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Messages
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Account information
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Either way, acting fast is critical.
Want This Done the Easy Way?
If you don’t want to deal with forms and steps:
👉 DM us “Recover IG” on Instagram
Our team will guide you personally and help speed up the process.
All important links and templates are below 👇
🔗 Useful Links & Resources
OLD Instagram App Link: http://bit.ly/49r0fOq
Latest Instagram App Link: https://bit.ly/4qoergT
My Instagram Account Link: @divyansharun
Template to use in IG Help Center:
Hello Instagram Team,
My Instagram account (@yourusername) was accidentally deleted by mistake.
My full name is [Your Full Name] and the email linked to my account is [Your Email ID].
You can contact me at [Your Contact Number].
I kindly request you to please help me recover my Instagram account.
If recovery is not possible, I would appreciate it if you could at least provide an export of my Instagram data.
I am ready to provide any identity verification required from my side.
Thank you for your support.
Final Words
Losing an Instagram account doesn’t always mean it’s gone forever.
If you’re within the 90-day window, you still have a real chance.
