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How to Reset an Instagram Password

Recover access to an Instagram account.

Quick Answer

Use Instagram's official Forgot password/Get help logging in flow and complete account verification.

Step by Step

  1. Use the platform's official app or website and confirm you are signed into the intended account.
  2. Use Instagram's official Forgot password/Get help logging in flow and complete account verification.
  3. Review privacy, audience, recipient, or recovery settings before confirming important changes.
  4. For account-security problems, secure the associated email account and enable two-factor authentication when available.

If That Doesn't Work

  • Social-media menus and features change frequently and can differ by device, account type, region, and app version.
  • Do not send money, passwords, one-time verification codes, or sensitive personal information to an account merely because its name or photo looks familiar.