Getting past "Confirm you're human"

It's a security check, not a ban. Here's how to pass it.

Stuck? Hand it to a recovery team and skip the guesswork.

Meta shows this screen when activity looks automated or a login looks unusual: a new device, a new country, many actions quickly, or a flagged IP address. You'll be asked for a phone number, an email code, a captcha or a video selfie.

Pass it the first time

Switch to your usual Wi-Fi or mobile data and turn off any VPN.
Use the phone you normally use for the account.
Enter a phone number you control, preferably the one already on the account.
For the selfie, follow the video selfie tips.
Submit once and wait for the email.

When it loops

Clear the app's cache, or reinstall it, and try once more from your usual network.
Try the web version at instagram.com.
If it says "We couldn't confirm it's you", the check failed and can turn into a suspension. Appeal with a short letter from AccountAppeals.

Never complete a "confirm you're human" page you reached from a DM or email link. Real checks only happen inside the app or on instagram.com.

UnbanPro has notes on the confirm-you're-human screen and takes over stuck cases.

Questions people ask

Why does Instagram keep asking me to confirm I'm human?

A VPN, a shared network, automation apps or rapid actions can keep triggering it. Remove those and try from your usual network.

Is my account suspended if I see this?

No. It's a check. It only becomes a suspension if the check fails.