How to Fix “Failed to send network request” on Instagram

Are you getting the “Cannot send network request” error on Instagram?

This is the second part of the error, “Please try again when the connection improves”.

The error message occurs when you are trying to view your message requests on Instagram.

This can also happen when you are scrolling through your feed on the app.

In this guide, you will learn how to fix the error “Send network request failed. Please try again when connection improves” on Instagram.

Why isn’t Instagram sending network requests?

Instagram was unable to send network requests due to server outages.

Otherwise, you don’t have an active internet connection or your internet speed is too slow.

The error usually occurs when you are trying to view your message requests on the app.

Before trying to fix it, you need to check if Instagram is down.

To do so, go to downdetector.com/status/instagram and check if the histogram has spikes.

If the chart has spikes, it’s possible that the Instagram server is down.

Downtime usually lasts for several hours, so you need to wait for it to run out.

Another way to check if Instagram is down is to search for “Instagram is down” on Twitter.

If it goes down, there will normally be an increase in the number of tweets saying that Instagram is down.

To fix the “Cannot send network request” error on Instagram, try downloading an older version of Instagram.

You can also try updating the app or using the desktop version of Instagram.

If you’ve sent too many message requests or if Instagram isn’t working, you’ll need to wait 24 to 48 hours for the error to be fixed.

Other troubleshooting methods include reinstalling the app, force quitting the app and then reopening it, or clearing the app’s cache.

Note: This only works with Android devices—if you’re using an iPhone, you’ll need to try the other methods below.

Wait 24 to 48 hours: If you’ve sent too many message requests at once, you need to wait up to 48 hours to see your message requests.
Switch your network: If you’re connected to Wi-Fi, switch to mobile data (and vice versa).
Force quit and reopen an app: Swipe up from the center of the screen, swipe up on Instagram to force quit and reopen.
Clear app cache: For Android: Settings > Apps > Instagram > Storage > Clear cache.
Uninstall and reinstall the app: Remove Instagram from your home screen and reinstall it from the App Store or Google Play Store.