On July 6, 2023, Meta’s eagerly awaited app Threads was formally released with the goal of competing with Twitter (now known as X) as a new forum for public discourse. Upon its release on the App Store and Google Play, the highly anticipated app attracted millions of users eager to test out its capabilities.
Nevertheless, several users encountered annoying problems when they downloaded the software ahead of its official release. I was able to download Threads from the App Store on July 5th, however the app wasn’t working correctly. Every time I attempted to open it, I was blocked by an error notice. You weren’t alone if your experience was similar!
Despite the app’s early app store appearance, it appears that full access was not granted until the formal launch. Even though they had the software installed on their smartphones, some eager customers were locked out as a result.
Users may finally explore Threads’ capabilities and participate in real-time chats now that it’s operational. Try logging in again if you were previously prohibited from accessing the app; it ought to function normally again. Despite some early hiccups, Threads is quickly gaining traction as users switch from other platforms to check out what Meta’s newest product has to offer.
The message “Not permitted” appears as soon as I open the program and enter my Instagram account. “Sorry, your account does not meet the requirements to use Threads,” the comprehensive notification says. Try using a different account to log in.
I attempted to log in using a different account, but the same issue message appears. Let’s investigate the possible cause of this restriction.
Potential Causes of the “Not Permitted” Error to Join Instagram Threads
Meta hasn’t given a precise explanation for this. Here are a few potential reasons, though.
Cause 1: The debut date can be the first explanation. We might not be able to access the app at this time because it is slated to launch on July 6.
Cause 2: There may be regional restrictions on the app. The app might only be accessible in a select few nations.
Cause 3: For the time being, just a few chosen users might be allowed to use it.
As of right present, there is no mention of the prerequisites for using Threads anywhere.
Updated @ 10:00 AM IST on July 6th:
I’m happy to report that I can now use the app without any limitations. The “Not Permitted” error is no longer displayed.
Instagram just announced on Twitter that the app is now officially available in more than 100 countries.
I hope that the application works for you. Wait a few hours if the error message is still shown.
