How To Change Or Reset Your Instagram Password

How to Change Your Instagram Password

Most of us go with simple passwords for Instagram because they are easy to remember. But if you noticed suspicious activity on your account or are worried that it could get hacked then I recommend you change your Instagram password to a strong one. Let’s see how you can do it.

Method 1: Change Instagram Password on Android and iPhone

The steps to change your Instagram password are the same whether you are on an Android or iPhone. So, let’s have a look:

Method 2: Change Instagram Password on Desktop

Now, you can do the same on the Instagram website from your desktop even if you don’t have access to your phone anymore. Here’s how:

How to Reset Forgotten Instagram Password

Now, if your account is indeed hacked, and you have lost access to your account, or you have forgotten your Instagram password, you can’t use the usual method of changing your Instagram password. So, you will need to do that from the login page itself. Here’s how:

Method 1: Reset Instagram Password on Android and iPhone

If you’re using Instagram’s app on your phone, here’s how you can reset your account password.

Method 2: Reset Forgotten Password on Instagram Website

In case you wish to log in to Instagram on a desktop, you can follow the steps below to reset your account password from the Instagram website.

How to Know if Your Instagram Account is Hacked

There are several ways to determine whether your Instagram account is hacked. These include a couple of telltale signs that help you confirm your suspicion. These are:

1. Unusual Activity Notification

If you have set up two-factor authentication on Instagram, even if someone does get your password right, you will need to approve the login for them to be able to log in. If not, you will see a pop-up on your mobile device that Instagram has detected a new login. The location of the login will also be shown. If you don’t recognize the location and if it wasn’t you, someone is trying to hack your Instagram account, and that calls for a password change.

2. Incorrect Credentials Error

Another obvious sign that your account has been hacked is if you can’t access it with the correct credentials. This is because the hacker has probably changed your Instagram account password in the first place. Yet another reason for you to set up two-factor authentication (2FA) on Instagram.

How to Set Up Two-factor Authentication on Instagram

Well, now that you know your Instagram account is at risk of getting hacked, we would recommend that you set up two-factor authentication on your profile as soon as possible. This can be done from the Account Center as well. You may have spotted the “Two-factor authentication” option there already.
You can follow the instructions to help you set that up. However, if you need a step-by-step guide, then we have one already on how to set up two-factor authentication on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other apps that you should check out for detailed instructions.