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.
How to change Instagram password on iPhone while logged in
- Launch Instagram → Tap your profile.
- Tap the hamburger icon → Select Settings and privacy.
- Choose Accounts Centre → Select Password and security.
- Tap Change password.
- Select your Instagram profile.
- Type your Current password → Enter your New password and Retype new password.
- Tap Change Password.
How to change Instagram password using website
- Access Instagram on any browser of your preference.
- Select More.
- Choose Settings.
- Click See more in Accounts Centre.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
How to reset Instagram password on iPhone if you forgot it
- Tap Forgot Password on the Instagram login page.
- Enter your username, or email address, or phone number → Hit Find Account.
- Select a verification method → Tap Continue.
I have opted for the Get code or link via email.
- Tap the recover Instagram password link you received.
- Select Reset Password → Enter the new password and save the changes.
Note: If you’ve enabled two-factor authentication for your account, you must enter the six-digit code sent to your linked phone number.
Preserve and protect!
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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