[FAQ]

Hey everyone,

As an Instagram creator, I’m always trying to make sure my account stays in good standing. I’m a bit worried I might have violations I’m not even aware of.

Where exactly in the app do I find the “Account Status” section in 2025 to see if everything is okay? And if I do find that a piece of my content was removed and I think it was a mistake, what’s the correct process to appeal that decision with Instagram?

Any help would be really appreciated!

[Jeff Bullas]

Regularly checking your Account Status on Instagram is a good practice for any creator to ensure you are aware of any content violations and can maintain the health and feature eligibility of your account.

To check your Account Status, you can follow a few simple steps within the Instagram app. First, navigate to your Instagram profile page. Second, tap on the three horizontal lines, often called the hamburger menu, which is typically located in the top-right corner. Third, from that menu, select “Settings and Privacy.” Fourth, you will need to scroll down towards the bottom of this menu, and under the “More info and support” section, you should find and tap on “Account Status.”

Inside the Account Status section, Instagram provides a clear overview of your standing. It will show you if you have any content that has been removed for violating their Community Guidelines. It will also indicate if any of your content is currently ineligible for recommendation in places like the Explore page or Reels tab, even if it does not strictly violate the rules. Furthermore, it often shows your eligibility status for features like monetization. A series of green checkmarks generally indicates that your account is in good standing.

If you find a violation listed in your Account Status and you believe Instagram has made a mistake, you can usually appeal the decision. First, when you tap on the specific violation within your Account Status, it will typically show you more details about the content and which guideline it supposedly violated.

Second, on this detail screen, there should be an option to “Request a Review” or “Appeal.” When you select this, you are formally asking Instagram to have another person review the original decision. You may be asked to confirm your request.

Third, after submitting your appeal, the review process will begin. You can usually track the status of your appeal in the “Support Requests” section of the app, which is also found under the “More info and support” area in your settings. The outcome of this review will determine if your content is restored and if the violation is removed from your account’s record.

The best long-term strategy is to be thoroughly familiar with Instagram’s Community Guidelines to prevent violations in the first place. However, if a mistake does occur, checking your Account Status and using the formal review process is the correct way to address it.

Cheers,

Jeff

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