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6 Fixes to We’re Sorry but Something Went Wrong on Instagram

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Updated onFebruary 26, 2024

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Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms allowing you touse two accounts. And what is even more impressive is that Instagram Live is available to both PC and mobile users.

However, sometimes, the app might not work correctly, as you won’t be able to run it in normal conditions.

When attempting to connect, you’ll get a message from Instagram which says the following:

We’re sorry, but something went wrong. Please try again.

Users described ending up with a crashed program or not being allowed to load any posts. Moreover, from what we found, issues can also appear when sending DMs to friends, among others:

TheInstagram something went wrongerror was just one example, but you might encounter some other annoying issues:

This may cause the platform to crash or just stop you from posting on Instagram, and we understand how irritating it can be.

We selected only the best options to quickly solve this annoying issue. Make sure you keep reading our guide to find them all. But first, what doeswe’re sorry but something went wrong Instagrammean?

Let’s see some common reasons why the error shows up in the first place.

Why does Instagram say we’re sorry, but something went wrong?

There are two main leading causes for Instagram bugs: the service is down or there is a problem with your Internet connection.

Before assuming that Instagram has glitches, you should check whether the app is down worldwide or not. Yes, note that sometimes it faces issues globally, and other times it only affects specific regions.

However, account glitches are the most common reasons that explain the Instagram error:We’re sorry, but something went wrongappears.

Quick Tip:

Try opening the platform using Opera One. It has built-in integrations for Instagram, both for computer apps and mobile. Enter your credentials and access the feed from the sidebar.

Opera One is a secure browser, with anti-tracking features, plus a free, unlimited VPN to make sure all your private data stays protected.

Opera One

What to do when Instagram sayssorry something went wrong?

Before we dig in, here are some useful things to keep in mind:

1. Make sure the Instagram server is available

Sometimes, Instagram servers can be temporarily unavailable. You can confirm this by using alive outage map onlineor asking your friends if they are having the same issue.

Just confirm that the problem is only related to your account and not to the entire Instagram server.

Note that this can only be possible if you had earlier connected these two accounts. So, it is advisable to get your Facebook and Instagram accounts connected.

Linking them can prevent them from being hacked and help quickly resolve theSorry something went wrongInstagram error.

Since the day Facebook bought Instagram, the connection between the two of them has become extremely significant. There are even some features, like Instagram ads, that you can enjoy through Facebook.

If these options don’t work for your situation, check and try the other listed ones.

3. Use the Windows Instagram app

In case theInstagram app is not working on your computer, we prepared some useful tips to help you solve the issue right away. Up next, you are clearly ready to contact your friends, so check out how to senddirect messages from your PC.

4. Temporarily disable your account

We’re sorry but something went wrongInstagram errors might occur randomly, so temporarily disabling your account can clear the app from any glitches.

In case you choose to use this option, your photos, comments, and likes will be hidden until you reactivate your profile. Also, note that you can only disable the Instagram account from a computer or mobile browser.

5. Uninstall and reinstall the Instagram app

You can quickly uninstall and reinstall your Instagram app yet keep in mind that this solution works only if you’re using the Windows Instagram app.

Uninstalling the app on your phone or computer will only delete it. All your content, like photos, tags, likes, or comments will still be there.

When you reinstall Instagram, sign back in as uninstalling it will log you out. The process doesn’t do anything to your profile and everything will be the same when you start using the app again.

6. Contact Instagram Help Center

Even if Instagram users sometimes face random issues, this remains one of the most popular social media platforms.

According toDataReportal, Instagram is the fourth most popular social platform worldwide, after Facebook, YouTube, and WhatsApp. The 2022 study shows that Instagram has registered 1.440 billion global active users.

So, no matter how many issues it can bring up, our presented app will always be on top of the most-used social media tools.

You’ve already seen potential solutions that might help you fix theSorry, something went wrongInstagram error.

However, if you notice that yourInstagram account is already connected to a Facebook page, reconnecting the accounts can resolve the issue, and this isn’t the only tip to apply.

We also have a guide on what to do if yourInstagram story is stuck uploading, so don’t miss it.

Do you have any other questions regarding the above procedures? Feel free to share them with us by simply leaving a comment in the dedicated section below.

6 Fixes to We’re Sorry but Something Went Wrong on Instagram#

Opera One#

What to do when Instagram sayssorry something went wrong?#

1. Make sure the Instagram server is available#

2. Login through Facebook#

3. Use the Windows Instagram app#

4. Temporarily disable your account#

5. Uninstall and reinstall the Instagram app#

6. Contact Instagram Help Center#