FAQ

How many platform InstagramApiSharp supports?

We supports:

• .net framework v4.5.2 and newer
• .net standard v2.0 and newer
• .net core (uwp) build 14393 and newer

So you can use our library in WPF, Winform, UWP, ASP.NET Mvc and ASP.NET Core , Xamarin.

Is it possible to create new account with InstagramApiSharp ?

Yes, you can create new account with email and phone number with this library. Check Create new account page.

Is it possible to login with Facebook?

InstagramApiSharp is not supports facebook login as a built-in feature, but you can login with facebook via some helps that our library gives you.

There is an FacebookLoginExample that you should check it.

Is Two factor authentication supports?

Yes, you can check TwoFactorSample for that.

Is there any Universal Windows Platform(UWP) sample for save/load session?

Yes, you can check UwpExample.

Is it possible to upload video, photo or album to instagram?

Yes, you can check upload video, upload photo, upload album.

Is it possible to create an tiny app for direct messaging?

Yes, there are many functions we added to MessagingProcessor. Check Direct messaging page.

Is InstagramApiSharp supports TV?

Yes, you can check TV page.

Errors

What is challenge required? or checkpoint_challenge_required

Challenge require error when appears that you are try to login multiple times with different devices. Sometimes instagram will block suspicious IP address, and then we need to pass challenge require. Sometimes when you create an account with email address, instagram shows you this error, to add a valid phone number.

Is InstagramApiSharp has functions for dealing with challenge require?

Yes, You can check ChallengeRequireExample and InstaPost to see how challenge functions works.

What is consent required? or consent_required

This error when appears that you are trying to do anything in countries that requires General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) law. (will appears in European countries.)

Is InstagramApiSharp has functions for dealing with consent require?

At the moment, No, it hasn't. I tested every piece of packets that official instagram app is using, but it doesn't work at all.

How can I use my saved session when constantly showing me consent required error?

You must use a VPN or proxy that isn't in GDPR countries. You can check what country is in GDPR in here