Resolve Osintgram challenge_required Loops

Instagram triggers challenge_required when it suspects automation.

Steps

1. Sign into the same account via web or mobile and complete the verification (code, email, SMS).
2. Update config/credentials.ini with the confirmed username/password or sessionid cookie.
3. Delete config/settings.json to clear stale session tokens.
4. Relaunch Osintgram:

   python3 main.py targetuser

Reduce friction

• Use a dedicated research account.
• Slow down commands: set timeout 5 inside the shell.
• Rotate IP addresses using residential proxies.

Diagram

  flowchart LR
    A[Suspicious login] --> B[challenge_required]
    B --> C[Manual verification]
    C --> D[Update credentials.ini]
    D --> E[Resume Osintgram]

If the challenge persists, wait 24 hours before reattempting or switch to the HikerAPI integration.