Every time I try to log into Instagram from Safari on my MACBOOK I get a login failed error.
I’ve tried every solution I’ve found. Clearing the history and cookies and website data. Nothing. Even reinstalled Safari. It’s never been fixed. Anyone have any ideas?
MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 12.5
Have you tried restarting the computer? Are you running any anti - virus programs? Using a VPN?
Try setting up another admin user account to see if the same problem continues. The intent is to see if it is specific to one account or a system wide problem. This account can be deleted later.
Isolating an issue by using another user account
If the problem is still there, try booting into the Safe Mode using your normal account. Disconnect all peripherals except those needed for the test. Shut down the computer and then power it back up after waiting 10 seconds. Immediately after hearing the startup chime, hold down the shift key and continue to hold it until the gray Apple icon and a progress bar appear. The boot up is significantly slower than normal. This will reset some caches, forces a directory check, and disables all startup and login items, among other things. When you reboot normally, the initial reboot may be slower than normal. If the system operates normally, there may be 3rd party applications which are causing a problem. Try deleting/disabling the third party applications after a restart by using the application un-installer or by using the developer’s uninstall instructions. For each disable/delete, you will need to restart if you don't do them all at once.
Have you tried restarting the computer? Are you running any anti - virus programs? Using a VPN?
Try setting up another admin user account to see if the same problem continues. The intent is to see if it is specific to one account or a system wide problem. This account can be deleted later.
Isolating an issue by using another user account
If the problem is still there, try booting into the Safe Mode using your normal account. Disconnect all peripherals except those needed for the test. Shut down the computer and then power it back up after waiting 10 seconds. Immediately after hearing the startup chime, hold down the shift key and continue to hold it until the gray Apple icon and a progress bar appear. The boot up is significantly slower than normal. This will reset some caches, forces a directory check, and disables all startup and login items, among other things. When you reboot normally, the initial reboot may be slower than normal. If the system operates normally, there may be 3rd party applications which are causing a problem. Try deleting/disabling the third party applications after a restart by using the application un-installer or by using the developer’s uninstall instructions. For each disable/delete, you will need to restart if you don't do them all at once.
Is this the website that is appearing https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/
Check in Safari Preferences >> Websites and is instagram content blocking enabled
Further, Safari can not be removed or added back as Safari is Built Into the Operating System
Any Third Party Applications that will interfere with the normal operation of the OS, is an invitation for disaster and comprising the Operating System
Certain Applications maybe available on the Apple Apps Store - this only means the Developer is prepared to pay Apple a portion on each sale. What the Application may do to the computer is up to the User to check this out before purchase
Any of the below should be removed as per Developers Instructions
https://discussions.apple.com/search?q=cleanmymac
CleanMyMac claims another victim
But it's true. A new profile did work.
I did NOT USE A THIRD PARTY APP. CleanMyMac doesn't even have an option to uninstall Safari. I used Terminal commands. That is not third party. Done. Gone. I did NOT PURCHASE ANYTHING. It was gone. Believe me. I can't even download a fresh install. I reinstalled my OS to get a new Safari with NEW DEFAULT SETTINGS.
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Yes. That’s the page. I deleted Safari with Terminal and reinstalled the system to reinstall Safari. Still didn’t work.
Also no. Instagram is not checked as for content blocking.
Agree to disagree. Even if the user were to disable SIP, the best that could be done is remove Safari from the dock.
Sealed Key Protection (SKP) - Apple Support (CA)
Disagree to agree. Do it. I did. Gone. https://browserhow.com/how-to-remove-safari-from-mac-computer/
It's unbelievable but after weeks the problem just fixed itself all of a sudden! Whatever I did to cause it I'll have to make sure I don't do it again!
Safari on MacBook won’t log into Instagram
