HibernateLet your Instagram hibernate. So you can blossom.
We hold your password. You get your time back.
No app to install. Works with your real Instagram account.
We set the password. We only give it back when your timer ends. No “forgot password.” No exceptions.
How it works
Five minutes to set up.
Pick a duration
Choose how long you want Instagram out of your life.
We hand you a new login
A fresh email + a strong random password. Only we know it.
You update Instagram
Paste them into Instagram's settings. We catch the verification code for you.
You log out
That's it. You can't get back in. Neither can your weak moments.
We unlock you on time
When the timer ends, your password lands in your inbox. Not a second sooner.
No “forgot password.” No early release. No exceptions.
With vs without
The detox you tried. And the one that actually works.
Without Hibernate
The willpower diet.
- ×Delete the app at 9am.
- ×Re-download it by 11am “just to check one thing.”
- ×Unlock your phone 142 times today.
- ×Tell yourself tomorrow will be different.
- ×Repeat for a year.
With Hibernate
The lockout that sticks.
- →Pay $2.99, set a timer.
- →We hold the password. Trying doesn’t matter.
- →Read a book on the train instead.
- →Notice the silence.
- →Get your account back when you’re ready.
FAQ
How much does it cost?
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$2.99 flat, per detox. No subscription. Pay each time you want to disappear.
Can I get a refund or cancel early?
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No. The whole product is that you can't change your mind. If we let you back in early, you paid us for nothing.
What if I really, really need to get in?
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One-time emergency unlock for $50. It hurts on purpose — that's the only way it stays meaningful.
Can you see my password?
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No. Your password is fully encrypted and we don't have access to it. It's released to you, and only you, when your timer ends.
Do I need to install anything?
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No. Hibernate works in your browser, with your real Instagram account. Nothing to download.
What if I lose access to my email?
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You can add multiple backup emails. We'll send your password to all of them when your detox ends, so you always have a way back in.
Does this work for other apps?
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Instagram only for now. More platforms are on the way.