Are you getting a “This page isn’t available at the moment” 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.
You’ll probably land on the same page again if you tap on the refresh button.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix “Page isn’t available at the moment” and “This may be because of a technical error” on Instagram.
- Why is this page not available at the moment on Instagram?
- How to fix “Page isn’t available at the moment” on Instagram
Why is this page not available at the moment on Instagram?
The page is not available at the moment on Instagram due to an app outage.
During an app outage, accessing Instagram is not possible until the problem is resolved.
There are a few ways to check if Instagram is down.
Firstly, you can visit downdetector.com/status/instagram and check if there’s a sudden increase in reported problems.
The second way is to search for the error you’re encountering on Twitter and check the latest/top tweets.
If Instagram is experiencing an outage, you need to wait a few hours for the servers to be fixed.
How to fix “Page isn’t available at the moment” on Instagram
To fix “Page isn’t available at the moment” 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 some 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)
- Open the Google Play Store.
- Search for “Instagram Lite”.
- Download Instagram Lite.
- Open Instagram Lite.
- Log in to your Instagram account.
Note: This method only works for Android devices.
Fix 2: Download an older version of Instagram (Android)
- Delete the Instagram app from your device.
- Go to https://instagram.en.uptodown.com/android.
- Select “Older versions” and install an older version of Instagram.
- Open Instagram and the “Page isn’t available at the moment” error should be fixed.
Note: This method only works for Android devices.
Fix 3: Other troubleshooting methods
If the “Page isn’t available at the moment” 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.
- Clear Instagram’s cache: Force exit Instagram > open the Settings app > Apps > Instagram > Storage > Clear Cache > Clear Data > re-open Instagram.
- Uninstall and reinstall: Tap and hold the Instagram app, delete it, and reinstall it from the App Store or Google Play Store.
- 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
How to Fix “Page isn’t available right now” on Instagram
