What to Do When You Forgot Your Instagram Password

Plus how to enable two-factor authentication

It’s essential to keep track of all your passwords, especially to maintain your privacy on the most popular social media platforms. If you forgot your Instagram password, the video and photo-sharing app, we’ll show you how to reset it.

If you log into Instagram with Facebook, you’ll need to head over to Facebook to update your password there. However, if you have a separate password forInstagram, you can quickly reset it via the app or the Instagram website.

Unless you diligently use apassword manageror have some other system for remembering passwords, you’ll probably forget a password at some point. We’ll walk you through how to reset your Instagram password if you’ve forgotten it oryou think your account may have been hackedor compromised in a data breach.

How to Reset Your Instagram Password

You can get back into your Instagram account in just a few steps no matter which device you’re using.

Resetting your Instagram password via the Instagram app on an Android phone or mobile device is quick and easy.

Resetting your password on an iPhone or iPad is similar to resetting it on an Android device.

To reset your forgotten password on Instagram’s website on a Mac or PC, follow these steps.

How to Change Your Instagram Password

If you know your Instagram password isn’t strong or you haven’t changed it in a long time, you should create a new, stronger password. Remember, if you log into Instagram with your Facebook account, you’ll need to change your password via Facebook, not Instagram.

If you have a dedicated username and password for Instagram, you can create a new password in the app or on the desktop site following the instructions below.

Here’s how to change your password via the Android or iPhone Instagram app:

You can easily change your Instagram password on their website.

How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication in Instagram

While you’re thinking about passwords and security, take a moment to enable two-factor authentication in Instagram.

Whichever method you choose, that’s how you’ll receive login codes whenever you log into Instagram.

Once you enable two-factor authentication, you can rest easier knowing that your privacy and security are better protected.

Maggie Marystone is a freelance technology writer, human rights worker, and storyteller based in Chicago.Read Maggie’s Full Bio

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