How do I recover my Instagram account?
In a nutshell: Nothing is more frustrating than trying to log into your Instagram account only to discover you can't. What do you do next? How do you recover your Instagram account? You can do the steps listed here, or you can contact Instagram user support for more information and assistance.
Introduction
Nothing is more frustrating than trying to log into your Instagram account only to discover you can't. What do you do next? How do you recover your Instagram account? You can do the steps listed here, or you can contact Instagram user support for more information and assistance.
What You'll Need
Your Instagram account may be linked to an existing Facebook account, so you may need to recover both if you have forgotten the password. When trying to recover your Instagram account, you will need to know the phone number or email account used when setting up your account.
Open Instagram on your device.
If you have saved your login information on your computer, phone or tablet, you should see your profile photo and username displayed on the screen. If you have not saved your login information, select "Forgot password?"
Enter the mobile number used to set up your account and tap "Continue." If you used an email address, tap "Find by email or username instead." Enter the email address or username and tap "Continue."
Check your mobile device or email for a reset code. Enter the code and tap "Continue."
Enter your new password. When setting up a password, remember the following:Don't use your name or the names of children or family members in your passwordUse a combination of upper and lower case lettersInclude at least one number (make sure it isn't your birthday or another number easy to guess)Include at least one symbolYour password must be at least six characters longA strong password will protect your Instagram account, but you want to make sure it is one that is easy for you to remember.
To avoid being locked out of your account in the future, you can save your login information when you reset it so you can easily access your account in the future.
Conclusion
When you've recovered your password, you can enjoy browsing profile, watching reels and sharing comments and likes on your favorite accounts. Using the steps above will help you reconnect with your Instagram friends and family. If you are unable to recover it after resetting your password, contact Instagram user support for assistance.
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