How to check the status of reports on Instagram

Like other social networks, the Instagram It also allows you to report inappropriate posts and behavior that are in some way violating the Community Guidelines. The reports, made directly through the app, can be easily consulted to understand what kind of punishment the offender received. Next, we'll show you how to perform this procedure in just a few minutes.

How to check reports made on Instagram

It is important to note that, in addition to checking the status of reports made against other users, you can also view possible violations of your own account to understand which posts are violating the community guidelines of Instagram. That said, check out the step-by-step below:

1. In your profile area, tap the menu (three stacked lines) in the upper right corner;

2. Tap “Settings” to display account options;

3. Tap on the “Help” option;

4. Tap “Support Requests”;

5. The application will show two options: “Reports” and “Violations”. Tap on the first one to check the reports made against other users or, if you want, select the second one to check if there is any publication that violates the guidelines;

6. The Instagram will display all reports, including the current status. Tap on one of them to view more information and find out what action was taken by the platform.

What reports can be made on Instagram?

Per the community guidelines, you can report a post for the following reasons:

• spam;
• Nudity or sexual activity;
• Symbols or hate speech;
• Violence or dangerous organizations;
• Bullying or harassment;
• Sale of regulated or illegal goods;
• Intellectual property violations;
• Self-mutilation or suicide;
• Eating disorders;
• Scams or fraud;
• False information.

O Instagram It also allows you to report profiles that post inappropriate content, pretend to be someone else or those under 13. Interestingly, even those who don't have an account you can make a complaint: just access a form made available on the company's website.

It is worth remembering that not all reports are dealt with promptly, as the platform will only remove a post if it determines that it actually violates the Community Guidelines. However, if you made an alert and didn't get the response you wanted, you can request another review. Within 24 hours, the Instagram will re-evaluate the content and if you made a mistake it will be removed.

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Sources: Mashable, Instagram