Alright, so Instagram doesn’t make it super clear, but here’s what you can try. If your account was deleted accidentally and not permanently by you, the content might still be recoverable. Essentially, once an account is deleted, it’s supposed to be gone for good. But there’s a slim chance depending on the situation.
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Check Your Email:
Sometimes, when you delete an account, Instagram sends a confirmation email. Look through your emails associated with the account and see if there’s any way to undo the deletion. There might be a link to follow. -
Instagram Help Center:
I know you said you tried this, but make sure you go to the right section. Go to Instagram’s Help Center, and navigate to ‘Report a hacked account’ or ‘I can’t log in’. Follow the specific instructions - they might ask you to verify your identity with a photo holding a code. -
Use Other Log-in Methods:
Try logging in using Facebook if your Instagram is linked to your Facebook account. Sometimes, you might regain access even when it seems like the account’s deleted. -
Contact Instagram Support:
This step can be cumbersome as their response time is slow, but worth a try. You can find a form under the Help sections about disabled accounts. Make sure to choose the options that imply your account was disabled by mistake rather than intentionally deleted.
If you absolutely need your photos and messages and can’t recover the account, you might need to consider third-party data recovery software like Disk Drill
Remember, engaging with Instagram support is going to be critical. Describe the issue clearly, and keep trying. They don’t have the best support track record, but persistence might pay off here.
Finally, if this account was really important, consider setting up a new one and make regular backups of your key data. Use the Instagram Data Download tool to periodically save your photos and messages. Good luck!