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.”
- Choose “Nudity or sexual activity” as the reason for reporting the picture/video followed by the most appropriate option.
- Tap "Submit report" to send your 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.
To make a complaint about a sexual picture or video sent through Instagram direct message:
App:
- Log in to Instagram.
- Tap the conversation you want to report.
- Tap the username at the top of the chat followed by “Privacy & safety,” then “Report.”
- Select “Nudity or sexual activity” followed by the most appropriate option.
- Tap “Submit report” to send your report.
Desktop:
- Log in to Instagram.
- Click on the conversation you want to report.
- Click ⓘ in the right corner of the conversation, followed by “Report.”
- Select “Nudity or pornography.”
- Click “Submit” to send your 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” followed by “Nudity or sexual activity.”
- Select the most appropriate option.
- Click "Submit report" to send your report.
To make a complaint regarding an Instagram user threatening to post sexual pictures or videos:
- Access Instagram Help Center and select “No” to “Do you have an Instagram account?”
- Select the best option for “Where does the violation you’re reporting appear?” by selecting “Photo or video” or “An entire profile” then “Nudity or pornography.”
- Complete the form by providing as much detail about the incident as possible, including a link to the Instagram account and/or threatening post you would like to report as well as any other information that may help Instagram review your complaint.
- Click “Send” to send your 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.