If you are a regular user of Instagram then you must have come across the error user not found Instagram and it is also possible that you do not know what this error means and why it occurs. 

This blog will explain this error and will tell you why it may occur and what user not found means on instagram so let’s get started with it. 

Reasons for the user not found on Instagram Error – 

Here are some of the possible reasons which are probably causing the error for you on your Instagram account so let us explore them. 

1. Account was deleted 

If you are looking for an account on Instagram which was deleted then you might have encountered this error. The user could have deleted his or her account as he or she has had enough of Instagram.

2. Account is temporarily disabled 

It is possible that for taking a break from Instagram some people opt for deleting their account while some decide to disable or deactivate it. If the person you are looking for has disabled their account on Instagram then also it will show user is not found. 

3. Account is banned 

Another possible reason for this error is that the account you have been trying to search for has been banned by Instagram. An account can be banned because of various reasons like spamming Instagram, sharing prohibited content, violating the norms of Instagram, etc. 

4. Users blocked you 

Another possibility is that the account or the users you can connect to have already blocked you and this is why it is showing instagram user not found and you are not able to connect to them on Instagram. 

5. Incorrect username 

You might be typing in an incorrect username in the search bar because of which you are facing this error, so you must check the username you have filled in first in the search bar on Instagram.

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