App
To make a complaint about a sexual picture or video on Instagram:
- Log in to Instagram.
- Tap ••• (iOS) or ••• (Android) above the picture or video.
- Select “Report” followed by “It’s inappropriate”.
- Choose “Nudity or sexual activity” as the reason for reporting the image followed by the most appropriate option.
- Select “Submit Report”.
We update the content on this page quarterly but because online services may change their reporting processes, you may find the instructions above do not work. If that occurs, do your best to adjust the process to match what you are seeing onscreen – it may be that a simple adjustment is all that is required (e.g. if the precise drop down option listed above does not appear, try choosing the option that is closest to what is suggested above). If all else fails, you can also contact us and we can try to assist you with the process.
Desktop
To make a complaint about a sexual picture or video on Instagram:
- Log in to Instagram.
- Click ••• in the top right corner of the post containing the picture or video.
- Select “Report inappropriate”.
- Select “It’s inappropriate” followed by “Nudity or sexual activity” as the reason for reporting the image or video.
- Select the most appropriate option.
- Click “Submit Report”.
To make a complaint regarding an Instagram user threatening to post sexual images or videos:
- Access https://www.facebook.com/help/instagram/contact/240773466098227.
- Complete the report form by providing as much detail as possible, including a link to the Instagram account and/or threatening post you’d like to report as well as any other information that may help the service review your complaint.
- Click “Send”.
We update the content on this page quarterly but because online services may change their reporting processes, you may find the instructions above do not work. If that occurs, do your best to adjust the process to match what you are seeing onscreen – it may be that a simple adjustment is all that is required (e.g. if the precise drop down option listed above does not appear, try choosing the option that is closest to what is suggested above). If all else fails, you can also contact us and we can try to assist you with the process.