How to Look Up Instagram Using Your Phone Number

  • By Muhid Suleman

    Muhid Suleman

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    Muhid Suleman, An expert writer from Pureprivacy's content team, Dedicate to make data privacy simple and accessible for you. Muhid, Our Content Wizard, weaves tales about online privacy using simple and user friendly procedures. He firmly believes that online privacy is your right and a big deal in the digital jungle.

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  • 23 July 2024
  • 7 mins read

Ever scrolled through numerous usernames, hoping to find that one person's false Instagram profile? There's a chance you've been missing a surprisingly basic solution: their phone number. 

While Instagram does not allow direct searches by phone number, there is a smart workaround that uses your existing contacts. Let’s find out together!

Step-by-Step Guide to Look Up Instagram Account with Phone Number

To look up an Instagram account by phone number, first check that the Instagram user registered the account with a phone number and that the number is associated with their account. Here are the steps.

Step 1: Navigate to your Instagram profile.

Step 2: Tap on the three horizontal lines in the upper-right corner.

Step 3: Select Settings, then Account.

Step 4: Tap on Contacts Syncing.

Step 5: Enable Connect Contacts.

Step 6: Navigate to the Instagram homepage.

Step 7: Tap the New Message icon.

Step 8: If the contacts list does not appear automatically, select New Group.

Step 9: Your connected contact list will be displayed.

Step 10: Scroll through the list to look for your preferred phone number.

Step 11: Alternatively, try searching for the contact's name.

Find Out Someone's Fake And Real Instagram Accounts Using Their Phone Number

It's not always easy to track down the Instagram original page. However, occasionally fake pages are linked to a known phone number. So, you can still attempt to check someone's account in this manner.

You must sync your Contacts with your Instagram account, as explained above. Then, follow these steps:

Step 1: Look through your Instagram contacts list. Write down or take screenshots of any account usernames that are unfamiliar to you.

Step 2: Leave the app.

Step 3: Delete the phone number of the individual whose Instagram account you want to know about.

Step 4: Log into your Instagram account and sync Contacts again.

Step 5: Scroll through your contacts to see if any Instagram profiles have disappeared. If it vanished, kudos! You've found the correct account. 

Finding out Instagram accounts using phone numbers might be risky. Unreliable search services could lead to data breaches and malware. Even success may be temporary due to outdated phone numbers. The main problem, however, is your personal privacy. 

These searches may reveal your browsing history or even your phone number, leaving you open to tracking and data theft. To protect yourself online, consider using Instagram's built-in search feature or a privacy solution like PurePrivacy.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • What are some of the privacy risks with phone number syncing?

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    Some people are concerned about their privacy when they share their connections on Instagram.

    The person you're looking for may not enjoy having their phone number used as a suggestion.

  • Are there other ways to find someone on Instagram without using their phone number?

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    Look for people on other platforms (Facebook, and Twitter) who may have links to their Instagram accounts.

    Reverse image search: If you have a photo of the person, try a reverse image search engine to see if it shows on their public Instagram page.

  • Is there a third-party software or service that claims to find Instagram accounts using phone numbers?

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    Generally not recommended: These services frequently lack authenticity and may be ineffective.
    Privacy risks: They may want access to your data or possibly be scams.
    Instagram's terms of use: Using third-party apps to access information may violate Instagram's conditions.

  • I mistakenly synchronized my contacts and am now seeing unwelcome suggestions. How do I stop seeing them?

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    You can manage connections in Instagram's settings.
    Turn off "Connect Contacts" by selecting "Account Center" > "Your Information and Permissions" > "Upload Contacts."
    This will disable the synchronization of new contacts and hide suggestions based on synchronized numbers.

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Wrapping Up

While Instagram does not provide a direct search by phone number, there is a workaround available through the app's contact sync feature.

 Enabling this and saving the person's phone number may result in their profile being suggested. However, success is not guaranteed, and they must have their phone number linked to their account. 

Remember to respect people's privacy, and only use this method for authorized connections.