Are you getting a “Page isn’t available right now” error when you open Instagram?

Here’s the second part of the error, “This may be because of a technical error that we’re working to get fixed”.

Followed by, “Try reloading this page” and there will be a refresh button at the bottom of the page.

If you tap on the refresh button, you’ll probably land on the same page again.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix “Page isn’t available right now” and “This may be because of a technical error” on Instagram.

Why is the page not available right now on Instagram?

The page is not available right now on Instagram because the app is down.

When the app is down, you cannot access Instagram until the issue is fixed.

There are a couple of ways to check if Instagram is down.

The first way is to go to downdetector.com/status/instagram and check if there’s a spike in the number of reports.

The second way is to go to Twitter and search for the error that you’re facing.

If Instagram is down, you need to wait for a few hours for the servers to be fixed.

How to fix “Page isn’t available right now” on Instagram

To fix “Page isn’t available right now” on Instagram, you can try downloading Instagram Lite (Android only).

Alternatively, you can try downloading an older version of Instagram from a third-party website (Android only).

If you’re using an iOS device, there are a few troubleshooting methods that you can try.

This includes updating Instagram, force exiting and reopening the app, and logging in and logging out of the app.

Fix 1: Download Instagram Lite (Android)

1. Open the Google Play Store.
2. Search for “Instagram Lite”.
3. Download Instagram Lite.
4. Open Instagram Lite.
5. Log in to your Instagram account.

Note: This method only works for Android devices.

Fix 2: Download an older version of Instagram (Android)

1. Delete the Instagram app from your device.
2. Go to https://instagram.en.uptodown.com/android.
3. Select “Older versions” and install an older version of Instagram.
4. Open Instagram and the “Page isn’t available right now” error should be fixed.

Note: This method only works for Android devices.

Fix 3: Other troubleshooting methods

If the “Page isn’t available right now” error is still not fixed, try these troubleshooting methods:

• Update Instagram: Open the App Store/Google Play Store, search for “Instagram”, and select “Update”.
• Force exit and reopen: Swipe up from the bottom of your screen, navigate to the Instagram card, and swipe up.
• Log out and log in: Open the Instagram app > Profile > Menu > Settings > Log out > Log back in.
• Uninstall and reinstall: Tap and hold the Instagram app, delete it, and reinstall it from the App Store or Google Play Store.
• Clear Instagram’s cache: Force exit Instagram > open the Settings app > Apps > Instagram > Storage > Clear Cache > Clear Data > re-open Instagram.
• Wait it out: If Instagram is down, you need to wait for a few hours for the server-side issue(s) to be fixed.

Further reading

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