Instagram “Please Try Again Later” Error: Cannot Load Settings Right Now

“Please try again later. We’re unable to load the settings right now. Try making these changes later.”

We encountered this issue intermittently on Instagram yesterday. This problem can occur due to internet access issues, app, and account-related problems. Our situation was a bit different; it happened as a result of a post we made.

What Does “We’re Unable to Load the Settings Right Now” Mean on Instagram?

While it may seem like an internet problem at first glance, many factors could cause this issue. Below, we list the most likely causes. Depending on your situation, you can try these steps and reach out for help via the provided contact information or comments.

• Internet issues or access problems within or outside the country.
• App conflicts or version incompatibilities.
• Problems caused by updates.
• Incorrect device date settings.
• Insufficient device storage space.
• Account-related sanctions, including those with and without warnings. Accounts without warnings display a message directly on the screen. Sometimes, the warning message in the title appears.

Steps to Fix “Please Try Again Later” on Instagram

1. Check Internet Connection:
   • Ensure that your internet connection is working correctly. Test other social media accounts and video sites. If possible, try using a different internet connection.
2. Restart Your Device:
   • Turn your phone or tablet off and on.
3. Log Out and Log Back In:
   • Sign out of all active sessions and log back in.
4. Clear App Cache and Data:
   • Clear the app’s cache, data, and updates.
5. Forget and Reconnect to Network:
   • Forget the network and reconnect to it.
6. Try a Different Instagram Account:
   • See if the issue persists with a different Instagram account.
7. Use a VPN:
   • Using a VPN is one of the best options to try.
8. Reset Password via Browser:
   • Reset your password using a browser as if you had forgotten it.
9. Complete Profile Information via Browser:
   • If you can access your account through a browser, complete any missing profile information. Also, add and verify any missing login options.
10. Avoid Suspicious Activities:
    • Continuous login attempts or excessive use of any feature can trigger suspicious activity alerts on your account, temporarily restricting your actions.

Addressing Suspicious Activities

• Frequent Password Changes, Follows, Likes, and Multiple Logins from Different Regions:
  • Ensure you avoid activities that might be perceived as suspicious, like frequent password changes, excessive follows and likes, and multiple logins from different regions. Additionally, be mindful of complaints from other users.

Convert Your Account to Business

• Temporary Solution:
  • We often recommend this option for many Instagram issues. Converting your account to a business account can act as a trigger and provide a temporary fix. You can revert to a personal account later if you wish.

Instagram “Please Try Again Later” Due to Sanctions

• Our Experience:
  • Yesterday, we encountered this issue due to a video we posted, accompanied by a message stating, “We’re sorry, but something went wrong.” In short, Instagram provides a misleading message, indicating a problem with your account while penalizing you.

Note: This warning appears when you access the settings in the app and then reverts to the error message.

This concludes our guide on addressing the “Please try again later” error on Instagram.