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Are you trying to message your friend on Instagram and being greeted with the “Disabled accounts can’t be contacted” error message? The error pops up when messaging recently reactivated accounts. But there are a few tricks to fix it.
1. Block and Unblock the Instagram Account
A simple way to fix this issue is to block andunblock someone on Instagramif you get the “Disabled accounts can’t be contacted” error.
Follow these steps to block and unblock the account:
After blocking the account, you need to unblock it again:
2. Follow and Unfollow the Instagram Account
Most of the time, this issue can usually be fixed by simply following and unfollowing the account you’re attempting to message.
Follow these steps to complete the process:
3. Restrict and Unrestrict the Instagram Account
If blocking and unfollowing the account didn’t do the trick, it’s worth restricting and unrestricting the account. Once you restrict an account, their messages arrive in the requests folder. Toenable the restrict mode on Instagram, follow these steps:
4. Delete Your Last Conversation With the Instagram Account
Another troubleshooting step you should try is to delete the last conversation you had with the account you’re unable to message.
Here’s how:
Other Fixes to Resolve the Disabled Instagram Account Messaging Error
If none of the fixes worked, you can also try these general troubleshooting tips in case the error is due to a problem with the software.
This issue occurs after an account reactivates its disabled account or because its account has been temporarily disabled from Instagram’s end. Therefore, if you’re unable to message the account even after trying all the troubleshooting messages we’ve listed, we recommend waiting it out.
