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The launch of Instagram Threads has been an exciting feat for some, but not others. Many users are reportedly receiving the message that their Instagram Threads account is ‘not permitted’. In light of this, we’re taking you through some possible fixes.
Most new users have had no trouble downloading the app, but when they log in, they’re receiving the message “Not permitted” and “Sorry, your account does not meet the requirements to use Threads. Try login in with a different account.” Below we’ve listed a few possible causes for the error message:
- Ensure you downloaded the Threads app separately
- Instagram Threads is unavailable in your country (Instagram Threads isn’t available in the EU yet)
- Ensure you have an invalid Instagram account
- Your account has violated community guidelines
- Your Instagram account has been inactive too long
Now we’ll go through some of the possible fixes.
How to fix Instagram Threads account ‘not permitted’ message
You should now have a clue as to why your Instagram Threads account is ‘not permitted’, we can go through potential fixes. Don’t forget that if you’re based in the EU, stricter data privacy laws mean Instagram Threads isn’t yet available in your country.
Reinstall Instagram Threads
Redownload Instagram Threads, or else ensure the app is up-to-date. A major app release like Threads often involves bugs which are yet to be fixed. Re-installing the app could fix the issue. Once you’ve re-installed it, re-open the app and see if it’s worked.
Restart your device
The OG turn it on and off suggestion is always worth a try. Hopefully, this solves the problem
Try logging in later
Instagram Threads has only just been globally released in over 100 countries. It’s normal if things don’t run smoothly, and the issue could be to do with the number of people trying to create an account. It might be worth trying to log in later when the servers are less busy.
Contact Instagram support
Your last resort is to contact the Instagram support team and outline your issue. Hopefully they can provide some clarity to the Instagram Threads ‘Not Permitted’ issue.
How to fix – ‘Sorry your account does not meet the requirements to use Threads’
If you’re getting the message ‘sorry your account does not meet the requirements to use threads’, it might be worth making a new Instagram account. You can also try the above suggestions, which include contacting Instagram Support, trying again later and reinstalling the app.
Final word
Since the app has only just released, problems are to be expected. In the coming days, we’ll be updating this page as news emerges about this specific error message. In the meantime, you may want to consider some other Twitter alternatives.
