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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nMost Common Reasons Why You Can\u2019t Post on Instagram\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Your internet connection plays the most important role when it comes to uploading posts on Instagram. A poor internet connection is the number one reason why users are unable to post their photos or stories. But that\u2019s not the only reason. Here\u2019s what can cause the issue:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Your post is against Instagram\u2019s community guidelines.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Your Instagram account is disabled, banned, or temporarily blocked.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Your Instagram app is outdated.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The Instagram cache is full.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You are posting too much from a new account.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The file you are trying to post is too big.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Data saver is activated on your phone. \n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Battery saving mode is active on your device.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You are using incompatible third-party apps to post on Instagram.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You are using a VPN or a Proxy.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Instagram is down.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Now let\u2019s see what you can do if you can\u2019t post on Instagram.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Check Your Internet Connection\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A stable connection is a must if you want to post photos and videos, especially if they are of high quality. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you suspect your network connection might be the reason why you can\u2019t post on Instagram, try resetting your Wi-Fi router. Especially if you never reset it before. Prolonged use of routers sometimes leads to delayed response and loss of connection. Switch off the router by pressing the power button. Wait at least five seconds before you turn it on again. If you can post on Instagram after resetting your router, you\u2019ll know that was the issue.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re using mobile data to post on Instagram, you can use Flight Mode or Airplane Mode to reset the network connection. Go to your device\u2019s notification tray and turn on the Airplane mode. After a few seconds, turn it off. Your Mobile Data should automatically turn on, but if it doesn\u2019t simply tap it in the menu.\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n2. Restart Your Device\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Smartphones are prone to bugging out if they work continuously without restart. A simple restart can fix most of the issues you might experience with it. Among them is the Can\u2019t Post on Instagram issue. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Restarting your phone is simple. However, it\u2019ll depend on the model you are using. Whether it\u2019s an Android phone or an iPhone, most modern models are designed to restart by pressing and holding the power button. Or it could be a combination of pressing a side button and a volume-down button.\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nIn any case, you\u2019ll be given several options on your screen. Select Restart and your smartphone will reboot.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Clear Your Instagram Cache\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Whenever you\u2019re using Instagram, its cache memory is building up in the background. Cache files are stored on your phone to help it quickly launch and display the app the next time you use it. But a full cache folder can influence how the app works. It also may contain corrupted files that\u2019ll prevent you from posting on Instagram.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should occasionally clear your Instagram cache, no matter what device you\u2019re using:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Go to Settings<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tap Apps<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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- Find Instagram<\/span> and select it.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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- Go to Storage<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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- Tap Clear Cache<\/span> at the bottom-right corner of the screen.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nAnd that\u2019s it, you managed to clear the cache. Check if you can post on Instagram after this.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Reduce the Size of a Photo or a Video\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re trying to post a photo or a video for your Instagram story and it\u2019s too big, Instagram simply won\u2019t let you post it. That\u2019s because Instagram has some file size limitations. It\u2019s how the app preserves its own bandwidth and storage.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Photos made by phone cameras are generally small and you shouldn\u2019t have problems posting them. But you should still pay attention to recommended Instagram photo sizes, measured in pixels:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Square photos:<\/strong> 1080px x 1080px, 1:1 aspect ratio. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Landscape-oriented photo:<\/strong> 1080px x 566px, 1.91:1 aspect ratio. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Vertical image:<\/strong> 1080px x 1350px, 4:5 aspect ratio. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Videos are a bit more problematic. You can\u2019t post high-resolution videos, and they can\u2019t have a duration of more than 60 seconds. If you simply must share a video that\u2019s longer use the IGTV app. It\u2019s an Insta app dedicated to such videos. Here are recommended Instagram video sizes and resolutions:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- The aspect ratio should be 1.91:1. Anything more than that won\u2019t be posted. Horizontally recorded videos should be 16:9.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The size of a video shouldn\u2019t exceed 4GB. Make sure you have a good internet connection before uploading such large files; otherwise, the upload could take some time. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Don\u2019t exceed the recommended video duration of 60 seconds.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
5. Update the Instagram App\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You could be using an old version of the Instagram app without even realizing it. This might be the reason why it behaves strangely and won\u2019t let you post anything. Updates bring new features, but they also clear the app of any known bugs.\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nGo to the Play Store or the App Store and see if there\u2019s an Update<\/span> option. Tap it and let your phone update the app. Once you have the latest version of Instagram, try posting again and see if this fixed your issue. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Reinstall the Instagram App\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If updating the Instagram app didn\u2019t resolve the problem and you still can\u2019t post, you should try reinstalling it. To do that, you\u2019ll first need to remove it from your phone. How you\u2019ll do it, depends on the model of your device. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Generally, you can tap and hold the app on your screen, and wait until the uninstall option appears. Note that selecting Remove instead of Uninstall will just remove it from your home screen.\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nAnother way to uninstall it is to go to Settings<\/span>, select Apps<\/span>, tap Instagram<\/span>, and tap Uninstall<\/span> there.\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nBefore reinstalling the Instagram app, you should reset your phone. Follow the steps described in the <\/span>Restart Your Device section of this article.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To Install the IG app again head to the App Store or Play Store, and search for Instagram. Tap Install.\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nIf this doesn\u2019t solve the issue, continue with the next troubleshooting step.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Change Instagram Data Settings\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Many users turn on Data Saver on Instagram when they are using Mobile Data to access the internet from their mobile devices. That might be what prevents you from posting photos and videos on Instagram. Data Saver limits downloads and uploads when you are using Mobile Data. Try to turn it off:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Go to Instagram Settings and Privacy<\/span> by tapping the three-line menu at the top right corner of your Instagram profile page.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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- Tap Data usage and media quality<\/span>. This will take you to the Cellular Data Settings<\/span> page.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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- Turn Off the Data Saver<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n8. Cross-Check the Permissions\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When you first run Instagram, it\u2019ll ask you to give it certain permissions. It\u2019s possible that you somehow omitted this step, and Instagram doesn\u2019t have these permissions. Without them, you can\u2019t post photos or videos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To check if this is the case:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Go to Settings<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tap Apps<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Select Instagram<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tap Permissions<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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- You\u2019ll have to first tap Camera <\/span>and make sure that the option Allow only while using the app<\/span> is checked.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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- Go back and select Photos and Videos<\/span>, and make sure the Allow<\/span> box is checked.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n9. Check if the Instagram Server is Down\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Instagram server rarely goes down, but it can happen. Server security updates, for example, require its restart, which means it\u2019ll be down for some time. The server can also get overloaded or need maintenance, in which case it\u2019ll be down.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can check the status of the Instagram server by going to a website such as downdetector.com and typing Instagram in the search bar. You should get the result really quickly. If there is a server downtime, you\u2019ll be able to see it.\n<\/p>\n\n\n
- Go back and select Photos and Videos<\/span>, and make sure the Allow<\/span> box is checked.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
- Tap Apps<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Go to Settings<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Turn Off the Data Saver<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
- Tap Data usage and media quality<\/span>. This will take you to the Cellular Data Settings<\/span> page.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
- Go to Instagram Settings and Privacy<\/span> by tapping the three-line menu at the top right corner of your Instagram profile page.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
- Landscape-oriented photo:<\/strong> 1080px x 566px, 1.91:1 aspect ratio. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Square photos:<\/strong> 1080px x 1080px, 1:1 aspect ratio. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tap Clear Cache<\/span> at the bottom-right corner of the screen.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
- Go to Storage<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
- Tap Apps<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
- Go to Settings<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n