why does instagram keep logging me out

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Nature

Instagram usually keeps logging you out because of security checks, app glitches, or device/network issues.

Common reasons

  • Instagram detects suspicious activity, like logins from new locations, many different devices, VPN/proxy IP changes, or possible automated behavior, and forces a logout to protect the account.
  • Your password was recently changed, or someone else with access is logging you out from the account’s security/settings page.
  • The app or your phone’s OS is outdated, or the Instagram app has a temporary bug that breaks the login session.
  • Corrupted cache/data in the app, storage issues, or aggressive battery/background restrictions on your phone can cause Instagram to close and drop your session.
  • An unstable or very weak internet connection can cause session timeouts and make the app sign you out.

What you can try

  • Update Instagram and your phone’s operating system to the latest version, then restart your device.
  • Clear Instagram’s cache/data (or reinstall the app), then log in again and avoid using too many accounts on the same device.
  • Turn off VPN/proxy temporarily and switch to a stable, private network instead of public Wi‑Fi.
  • Check your login activity and active sessions in Instagram/Meta security settings, log out unknown devices, change your password, and enable two‑factor authentication if anything looks suspicious.

If you describe when it logs you out (for example, only on Wi‑Fi, only on one phone, or after a specific action), it is possible to narrow down the most likely cause and next steps.