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 for Instagram, you can quickly reset it via the app or the Instagram website. Unless you diligently use a password manager or 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 or you think your account may have been hacked or 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.
How to Reset Your Instagram Password on the Android App
Resetting your Instagram password via the Instagram app on an Android phone or mobile device is quick and easy.
How to Reset Your Instagram Password on the iPhone App
Resetting your password on an iPhone or iPad is similar to resetting it on an Android device.
How to Reset Your Instagram Password on the Web
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.
How to Change Your Instagram Password in the Android or iPhone App
Here’s how to change your password via the Android or iPhone Instagram app:
How to Change Your Instagram Password on the Web
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.
How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication in the Instagram App
Whichever method you choose, that’s how you’ll receive login codes whenever you log into Instagram.
How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication on the Desktop Site
Once you enable two-factor authentication, you can rest easier knowing that your privacy and security are better protected.
