Instagram Confirmation Code Not Received? Common Reasons and Fixes

During the process of registering or logging into Instagram, there may be situations where confirmation codes are not received due to various reasons. This can disrupt both business operations and personal use. You can use this article to troubleshoot the issue step by step and resolve it effectively.

I. Possible Reasons 

1. Number has been blocked

Requesting confirmation codes repeatedly in a short period of time may be flagged as suspicious behavior by the platform, resulting in your number being blocked from receiving messages.

2. Server delays

If there is a high volume of active users or network activity at a given time, the platform servers may experience temporary bugs that prevent confirmation code requests from being processed.

3. IP has been banned

If spam, malicious automation tools, or other suspicious activity is detected, the IP associated with the account may be flagged by the platform. This could lead to the phone number linked to that IP being restricted from receiving confirmation codes.

4. Permissions not enabled

This includes several types of permissions, such as the device's network access (i.e., not properly connected to the internet), notification access (e.g., Do Not Disturb mode turned on), or app-level SMS permissions (e.g., Instagram not allowed to send/receive SMS).

II. Solutions

1. Wait and try again later

Wait for several hours up to a day without making any further attempts to log into the Instagram account, and then request the confirmation code again.

2. Double-check your phone number

It’s easy to overlook typos or missing digits. Since you're troubleshooting, it's worth checking every possible source of error!

3. Enable the necessary permissions

Go to your device settings and check if all relevant permissions are enabled: network connection, notification access, and SMS permissions for the Instagram app. Make sure to disable Do Not Disturb mode as well.

Also, check whether the confirmation code numbers from Instagram, such as 32665 and 32765, have been accidentally blocked. Many users have reported finding these numbers in their blocked list even though they never intentionally blocked them. If this is the case, unblock them!

4. Avoid repeated code requests

Avoid requesting the confirmation code repeatedly in a short timeframe, such as clicking “Send again” immediately after a countdown ends. This behavior may be seen as suspicious by the platform.

5. Reinstall the app

Uninstall Instagram and reinstall the latest version from an official source. Some users have reported that the app logged them in automatically after reinstalling, which helped solve the issue.

6. Use the web version

Try accessing and logging into Instagram via a browser or using incognito/private mode.

7. Use a trusted IP

Using suspicious, high-risk, flagged, or blacklisted IPs is a common cause of issues. If device conditions are limited, consider using a dedicated static residential proxy from providers like IPFoxy, which performs well in terms of cleanliness, stability, and fraud score—making it a reliable choice for managing social media accounts.

8. Enable two-factor authentication

Two-factor authentication provides a backup method for receiving confirmation codes. Besides SMS, Instagram offers two additional options; enabling at least one is recommended:

(1) Authentication app: Install an app like Duo Mobile or Google Authenticator to generate login codes. This method is available on the Android or iPhone version of the Instagram app.

(2) WhatsApp: After enabling SMS as a security method, you can enable WhatsApp as an additional option to receive login codes directly through WhatsApp.

III. Final Thoughts

In most cases, step-by-step troubleshooting combined with reliable network tools can resolve the issue of not receiving Instagram confirmation codes.