Instagram verification code not received?
First check whether Instagram is sending codes at all. Below is a live count of Instagram codes reaching our public numbers, then the fixes that usually work.
Is Instagram sending codes right now?
Instagram sends too few codes to our numbers to judge the last hour. The counts below are the best guide.
- Numbers that got codes (7 days)
- 2,192
This counts Instagram codes reaching our public numbers. If Instagram is delivering here but not to your phone, the problem is most likely the number, your phone or your carrier. Work through the steps below.
What to try
- Check the number format: pick the right country and drop the leading 0 (07700 900123 becomes +44 7700 900123).
- Wait a full minute before pressing resend. With many apps only the newest code works, so resending too early can cancel the first one.
- Stop after two or three requests. Instagram limits how many codes it sends and may stop sending for a while without telling you.
- Look for another way to get the code: a phone call, an email, or the code shown in the app on a device where you are already signed in.
- On your own phone: check your signal, turn airplane mode on and off, and look in your spam or unknown-sender filters.
- On a free number: pick one that received a Instagram code recently, and switch numbers instead of retrying one that failed.
Instagram tips
- Request one code, then give it a minute. The number’s inbox refreshes by itself every 10 seconds.
- Once you are in, replace the public number with your own in Accounts Center, or remove it.
- Turn on two-factor authentication with an authenticator app, so a code sent to this number is not enough to log in.
Free numbers that recently received Instagram codes
Frequently asked questions
Why is my Instagram verification code not coming?
Usually the number was entered in the wrong format, the code is delayed or rate-limited after several requests, or Instagram won't send to that number. Check the live status above first: if Instagram is delivering normally, the problem is on the receiving side.
How long does a Instagram code take to arrive?
Usually a few seconds. Delays of a minute or two happen, so wait a full minute before asking for a new code.
Can I get a Instagram code without my own phone number?
Sometimes. The free numbers on our Instagram page received Instagram codes recently, but they are public: anyone can read the code, so use them only for throwaway accounts.