Why can't i go live on instagram?

Laureanoisaac
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:09:20 +0000

Nathan, it seems like the community already covered the main reasons why you might not be able to go live on Instagram. Those include account age restrictions, age requirements, possible policy violations, region limitations, app version issues, and device permissions.

Instead of trying to bypass these restrictions or look for obscure bugs, maybe focus on whether you meet the fundamental requirements Instagram sets. If you haven’t violated any rules or have a new account, sometimes you just have to wait it out or update permissions and app versions properly.

Also, a word of caution: any temptation to try watching or interacting with stories or lives anonymously can cross a line of privacy and respect. If someone wanted you to see their content, they wouldn’t lock it behind private accounts or restrict live access. Sometimes it’s better to just respect those boundaries.