Maintaining security for online sites and services — particularly social media accounts — takes diligence. If you still log into Instagram with a weak password, a password that is duplicated on other sites, or one that might have been compromised in a hack or data breach, it might be time for a change.
Thankfully, whether you want to change your Instagram password on your computer or mobile device, you can do it in just a few steps.
Note: If you log into Instagram using Facebook, you need to change your password through Facebook's settings, not through Instagram.
The steps to change your password in the mobile app are essentially the same for both iOS and Android.
1. Open the Instagram app.
2. Tap your account icon in the lower-right corner to go to your profile page.
Quick tip: If you have multiple Instagram accounts and want to change the password for a different account, tap and hold the account icon at the bottom of the screen and choose the account you want from the pop-up window.
3. Tap the three horizontal lines in the top-right of the screen and tap Settings.
After tapping the three horizontal lines, select "Settings." Stefan Ionescu/Insider4.
Tap Security.
5. On the Security page, tap Password.
Select "Password" at the top. Stefan Ionescu/Insider7.
Enter your current password and then type the new password you want to use. When you're done, tap Save (if you're using iOS) or the checkmark (on Android).
1. Open the Instagram website.
2. Click the hamburger menu (the three-dot icon) in the bottom-left corner, and in the menu that appears, click Settings.
Click the account icon and then select "Settings" in the dropdown menu. Stefan Ionescu/Insider3. In the left side menu, click Change Password.
4. On the right side, enter your current password and then type the new password you want to use. When you're done click Change Password.
How to reset your Instagram password if you've forgotten itIf you've lost or forgotten your password, you may need to reset it. You can do that from the login screen on the mobile app or in a browser on desktop.
On the Android app:1. On your Android device, open Instagram so you can see the login screen.
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Under the username and password fields, tap Get help logging in.
3. Enter your email address, phone number, or username, and then tap Next.
4. You'll get a message with instructions on how to reset your password.
On the iOS app:1. On your device, open Instagram so you see the login screen.
2. Under the username and password fields, tap Forgot password?
3. Choose which tab you want to use — Username or Phone — and enter the appropriate credentials associated with your account, then tap Next.
4. Follow the instructions in the message you receive to reset your password.
On the desktop site:1. Go to the Instagram website in a browser and on the login screen, under the username and password fields, click Forgot password?
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Enter your email address, phone number, or username and tap Send Login Link.
3. You'll get a message with instructions on how to reset your password.
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Being a popular photo-sharing platform, Instagram stores plenty of personal data. For instance, my account has photos from 2013 – my college days! Hence, it is crucial to keep it secure, and one way to ensure this is by changing the Instagram password frequently.
Alternatively, if you believe your account has been compromised in a password breach, or you’ve forgotten your existing Instagram password, here is how you can change or reset it on your iPhone, Android, or desktop.
Before we begin: Make sure not to use a weak, easily guessable password. Always use a combination of at least six numbers, letters, punctuation symbols, etc. You can also let the iCloud Keychain or a third-party password manager suggest a long, complicated password.
If you have forgotten your Instagram password, you can easily reset it by following the steps below.
Alternatively:
In the steps above, we saw how to change or reset the Instagram password. But to make it extra secure, you must enable two-factor authentication. This will ensure that even if someone knows your password or retrieve it from a data breach, they cannot log in to your Instagram account without the 2-factor verification code.
We have multiple posts showing you how to enable 2FA for your Apple ID, Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, Google account, etc. In this post, let us cover Instagram as well.
Before you begin: Download the Google Authenticator or one of the similar authenticator apps.
After this, you may follow the same steps to enable 2FA using text messages to have an additional method of verification.
You can also set Instagram two-factor authentication via computer. For this, click your profile picture → Settings → Privacy and Security → Edit Two-Factor Authentication Setting. Now, click Use Text Message and enable 2FA (the authentication app option is currently unsupported on the web).
Once 2FA is set, you will have to enter this one-time code every time you log in to Instagram from a new, untrusted device.
This is how you can change, reset, and strengthen your Instagram account. I hope you have a good time using this photo/video-sharing app. While you are there, search for iGeeksBlog to see what we are up to. Cheers!
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Login and password - data for authorization in the account, "keys" for accessing personal data.
Knowing it, the other person will have full control over the page: they will be able to delete data, send spam, share photos from the "Archive". You can recover your password on Instagram in the following ways: through the "Reset password by number or email" function, using technical support or a Facebook profile.
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You can change your password on Instagram using the standard settings (section "Privacy and Security"). To change the password:
The system will ask you to enter the old one once and the new one twice. You need to enter carefully, taking into account the case.
You can change your Instagram password from the computer version:
After this procedure, you need to log in again on your smartphone with new data. If the profile is linked to Facebook, it is easier to log into the account using it.
To protect your profile from hacking and hijacking, enable two-factor authentication. Then the problem with the password will not become critical, and the password can simply be changed if you forget it. nine0003
The problem can occur in two cases: when authorizing and entering data, or when changing the old one. For users who have previously connected other social networks, it will not be difficult to reset data through Facebook.
Others can use three types of recovery:
The first two methods are suitable for those who have not been hacked, but simply forgot the password. The third one is used more often in cases where there is a suspicion of an account being hacked or there is no way to log in, even with the correct data entry.
If the user cannot log in to the account, the "Forgot password" section below the entry line will help. The system will offer: recovery by email and phone number. They must match those used for registration. nine0003
To recover or reset your password using the link, you must provide an email address during registration. It can be added later by specifying it in the main profile information.
The function is available in the "Forgot password" section during authorization.
Instructions on how to restore access to the profile:
A link will be sent to the email address, clicking on which will open the data reset window. After that, you can enter new information and log in using it.
If the account owner has not sent a request for recovery, immediately contact technical support. The account may have been hacked or a technical error has occurred.
In this way, you can reset your Instagram password from your phone or web version. Browser-based Instagram has the same feature: Forgot your password. nine0003
If the recovery link is not received:
For example, he missed one character or instead of "com" wrote "ru" at the end of the email; In this case, you need to use the following methods to return access.
More often than not, an Instagram account is associated with a phone number. To restore access, SMS is sent, where a special code is indicated. If the old SIM card is out of date, it is recommended to change the phone number on Instagram in a timely manner.
Also, the “Robot will call” system is used: the automatic system will send a request in the form of a standard call. The user does not need to pick up the phone - authorization will occur instantly after receiving the request.
But this option is only available on a smartphone. From the computer version, you can receive the code in SMS and enter it in the appropriate line.
Specifying a number that does not match the registration number, the user will not receive a response message. nine0003
To change from your phone, you need to go to the same section: "Forgot your password" and indicate the registration number in the recovery methods.
If you do not receive an SMS to reset your password:
Most access problems are due to operator errors or smartphone settings. In such cases, the user should check the signal strength, try sending a message to his phone from another number. nine0003
If there are no failures in the operation of the mobile device, try restoring it later or contact technical support.
By linking the page to Facebook, it becomes easier to reset your Instagram password from your computer or phone.
Instagram automatically connects to a profile in another social network and resets data, without SMS and email address. It remains to enter a new one and log in with it.
The "Reset password via Facebook" section is available in the profile settings " Privacy and Security " and when you log into your account. An inscription appears under the input line, clicking on which will open a tab with the entrance to the Facebook page.
Instructions on how to log into Instagram via Facebook if you forgot the access code:
The same, available in the authorization section. When entering data from Facebook, you need to make sure that you are logged into the linked profile. If you specify a username and password for a page that was not previously used for Instagrama, the system will prompt you to create a new profile.
You can enter the page without a password if the account was registered using Facebook. nine0003
The method will not work if the profile on another social network has been deleted.
The Help Center deals with issues related to:
You can apply using the link: you can create an appeal here.
Or create a ticket in section " Support ". Instructions on how to find out or change your password by contacting technical specialists:
Next, the user needs to select a category for their question.
Technical support does not answer everything, so choose one of the first three. In the input field that appears, describe your problem. nine0003
The access recovery scheme will take anywhere from a few to 72 hours. The user needs a photo with a code sent to his email box, indicate the devices from which he was logged into the social network.
The first thing the profile owner should do if messages or letters are not received in the mail is to check the email for hacking.
Spam or deleted emails may contain important emails or other signs of scammers. If you still have access to e-mail, change your password immediately. nine0003
Instagram profile reset may not occur for the following reasons:
To check the last item, you need to ask your friends to visit the page. If a white screen appears or the phrase: “Account deleted”, then it will not be possible to restore it. nine0003
The same applies to deleted pages after being hacked. For example, the hacker cleared all information or photos from the profile.
The social network is not responsible for deleted content and will not be able to restore the profile if it has been deactivated. In a hacking situation, you need to use Instagram password recovery, and after that contact technical support.
If you use your account for a long time or spam attacks, the question arises of how to change your password on Instagram. If this is not done, it is likely that the profile will be blocked by the administration of the social network. nine0003
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The password from Instagram needs to be changed in several cases:
In such situations, it is advisable to change the password in order to avoid unexpected blocking, as well as various mailings and reposts from your account.
Most users use mobile devices to access their personal profile. You can also change the password through the network application. This is done in the following way.
In the upper one, indicate “ Current password ”, in the middle - “ New password ” (generate it or come up with it yourself). At the bottom, confirm it.
If you're worried about forgetting your password, use the autofill feature. It is automatically configured on most modern Android devices.
There are several ways to launch the app on a PC. However, not every one of them has the ability to log in when you forgot your Instagram password. nine0003
The password is changed in the same way as on smartphones. For the method to work, you need to install the emulator and Instagram in it.
On a Windows 10 PC, you can install an app that you download from the Microsoft Store:
In the list of found options, click " Download ". If instead it is " Run ", the program is already installed.
You can recover your password if you forgot it by clicking on the blue button " Forgot your password ".
