Instagram says: log in to instagram.com and follow the instructions. What now?

Instagram has flagged your account with a security checkpoint. Until you clear it on Instagram, no app can publish to the account. Clear it first, then reconnect. Reconnecting before it is cleared fails again.

Steps#

1. Open a browser and log in at instagram.com with the affected account. Use the Instagram app if the website does not show the prompt.
2. Follow Instagram's prompts. It may ask you to confirm your phone number or email, confirm it is you, or change your password.
3. When Instagram lets you use the account normally again, go back to PostEverywhere.
4. On the Accounts page, click Reconnect on the Instagram account and sign in again.
5. Open any failed posts and retry them.

Why this happens#

Instagram does this when it sees something unusual: a login from a new place, a password reset, lots of activity in a short time, or reports about the account. It is Instagram's decision and PostEverywhere cannot clear it for you.

Related messages#

• "Instagram has restricted this account": a different block. Only Instagram can lift it. Check the Instagram app for notices.
• "Confirm your identity": Meta wants the person behind the account to confirm who they are. Do it on Instagram or Facebook, then reconnect.