Wonder you were not able update or create a Thread profile?
There can be a number of reasons for the error to happen and there are a number of ways to resolve the issue. This article will answer them one by one.
Thread is a newly launched social media app and crossed 100 millions users signing in within just 5 days since it launched.
Like other social media apps like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Reddit, Threads also enable users to post their photos, videos, thoughts as words and share links.
Threads has over 95 million posts as of now.
Why Is The Thread Post Not Updating Or Creating?
Failure while creating and uploading Thread is mainly due 5 major reasons. They are listed below.
1. You Have Exceeded The Threads Post Limit
On Threads has its own post limitation like all other social media apps. Exceeding the limit can restrict users from uploading their content on Threads. Example, The size of the video can cause uploading issues.
2. Internet Issue
Unstable network can affect the process of uploading and creating a thread. Having a stable Internet connection is important to avoid uploading issues.
3. Network Traffic
As we said in the earlier part of the video that Threads crossed over 95 million posts. Hence, there are lakhs of posts getting uploaded every minute. There is a chance that Network traffic interprets the process of uploading and creating a thread.
4. Violation Of Threads Privacy Policy
Threads has the right to remove the post, if it finds that violates Threads privacy policy. There are few things that need to be followed in order to keep their users safe. All apps have their own privacy policy that users are required to follow.
5. Your Account Is Temporarily blocked
Your Instagram account might be temporarily locked. If any suspicious activity is detected from your account, Instagram will block your account temporarily. This will prevent us from posting in both Instagram and Threads. Since, we can only use Threads with our Instagram account.
Violation of privacy policy can also temporarily block our account from posting. Hence, it is always necessary to follow privacy policy to keep our account safe.
How To Fix The Threads Post Not Uploaded Or Created?
Here are some ways to solve this issue.
1. Check Weather Your Post Is Under Threads Limit
Threads limit for a post is 500 words per Thread/ 10 images/ 5 minute video.
If you are wondering why you aren’t able to create a thread with 600 words or 12 pictures or a 10 minute video. You can’t create one thread with it.
Threads will not allow you to select more than 10 images.
You can still post it but it will be automatically posted as 2 Threads post.
2. Check Your Internet Connection
If your internet connection is not stable or poor, this might result in failure while uploading your Thread. Check if you have a stable internet connection or not.
Check your internet speed.
Step 1: Search for ‘Internet Speed Test’
Step 2: Click ‘Run speed test’
Step 3: Wait until you get the result. It will take a minimum of 30 sec.
Check your internet speed in the below chart.
If your Internet speed is very low, try switching to another internet connection. This will speed up the process of uploading and creating your post.
3. Wait And Try Again
Thread is a very new app and there are lakhs and millions of people actively using it. Sometimes, the app might face server issues due to Data traffic.
So, wait a few minutes. And try uploading your post again. This might help if the issue is to network traffic.
4. Make Sure Your Post Doesn’t Violate ‘Threats Privacy Principle’
Check Threats privacy policy to know whether you violated them.
Violation of privacy policy can lead to removal of your posts. And they can also temporarily lock your account.
5. Check Whether Your Instagram Account Is Deactivated Or Locked
If your Instagram account is locked, you will not be able to post on both Instagram and Threads.
If your Instagram account is deactivated, your Threads account will also be deactivated within 90 days.
To activate your Instagram account,
Step 1: Instal Instagram app. If you already have Instagram on your mobile, go to step 2 directly.
Step 2: Login with your username and password.
Simple logging back can reactivate your account.
If your account is temporarily locked, It will be removed between 24 to 48 hours. Wait until the temporary lock period ends or else contact the Instagram help center.
With these 5 ways you can solve the issue “Threads post not being updated or created’.
