Instagram Unable to Verify My Identity – Anyone Else Facing This Issue?

Hey guys,

Sooo, I’ve been trying to get back into my Instagram account, but it’s saying *"instagram unable to verify my identity"* when I submit my info. Like, I’ve sent my ID, selfie, everything they asked for, but still no luck.

Anyone else dealing with this? It’s been days, and I’m lowkey stressed lol.

Is there a trick to this or is Instagram just being extra glitchy rn?

Pls lmk if you’ve figured it out or if I’m just doomed to start a new account 😭

Thanks!

Ugh, I feel you! I had the same issue with "instagram unable to verify my identity" last month.

What worked for me was using a different device to submit my ID and selfie. Like, I switched from my phone to my laptop, and it went through after a couple of tries.

Also, make sure your ID is super clear and matches the name on your account. IG can be picky af.

Hope that helps!

Hey! I’ve been there too, and it’s so frustrating.

One thing I noticed is that Instagram sometimes takes forever to respond, but they eventually do. If it’s been days, maybe try submitting the info again?

Also, I heard using a VPN can mess with the verification process, so if you’re using one, maybe turn it off.

Good luck!

Omg same! I was stuck with the "instagram unable to verify my identity" thing for like a week.

I ended up reaching out to Instagram support through their help center (https://help.instagram.com/). It took a few days, but they finally got back to me and fixed it.

Maybe give that a shot if you haven’t already?

Yo, this happened to me too!

I read somewhere that if you’ve changed your name or username recently, it can confuse Instagram’s system. Maybe double-check that everything matches exactly?

Also, try logging in from a different browser or clearing your cache. Sometimes it’s just a glitch.

Fingers crossed for you!

Thanks so much for all the suggestions, guys! I tried submitting my ID and selfie again from my laptop, and I made sure everything was super clear. Still no luck, but I’ll try reaching out to Instagram support like someone suggested.

Also, I didn’t know about the VPN thing—I’ve been using one, so maybe that’s the issue? I’ll turn it off and try again.

Fingers crossed this works! If not, I might look into that Account Recovery Pro tool. Thanks again, y’all are the best!

Ugh, Instagram’s verification process is such a mess.

I had the same issue, and what worked for me was submitting my ID and selfie during non-peak hours. Like, early morning or late at night.

Not sure if it’s a thing, but it felt like their system was less overwhelmed then. Worth a try!

Hey! I’ve seen a lot of people dealing with the "instagram unable to verify my identity" error lately.

One thing that helped me was making sure my selfie had good lighting and no filters. IG’s AI can be super picky about that.

Also, try logging out and back in before submitting your info again. Sometimes it resets the process.

This is such a common issue rn!

I had the same problem, and I found that using the Instagram app instead of the website made a difference. Not sure why, but it worked for me.

Also, make sure your ID isn’t expired. IG won’t accept it if it is.

Hope you get it sorted soon!

Ugh, I feel your pain. Instagram’s verification system is so broken.

I had to submit my ID like 3 times before it finally went through. One thing I did differently the last time was cropping my selfie to just my face and making sure my ID was fully visible.

Maybe give that a shot?