How to recover your Instagram account: guide

Bridgit Team
Bridgit Team January 17, 2024

How to recover your Instagram account: guide

Open the app or website → enter username/email → "Forgot password?" → choose email or phone → get code → enter code → set new password. Update password and security settings; enable two-factor authentication if needed.

How to recover your account: steps

Steps: app or website → "Forgot password?" → email or phone → confirmation code → new password. For other issues, contact support.

Account recovery

Open app → "Forgot password?" → enter email/phone/username → Next → code → new password → Done. If needed, use feedback form or recover via Facebook.

Access issues

Causes: forgotten password (use "Forgot password?"), hack (change password, 2FA), email/phone issues (support), ban (review rules, contact support). Contact Instagram support.

Forgot password

App or website → "Forgot password?" → email or phone → code → new password. If it fails, contact support.

Account was hacked

Change password immediately. Check email. Contact support with username, email, phone. Describe the hack. After verification and new password, account is restored.

Unusual activity

Signs: lost followers/likes, can't log in, unknown posts/comments, suspicious messages. Check activity; if suspicious, change password and contact support.

Detailed recovery steps

"Forgot password?" → email, phone, or Facebook → follow steps → new password. If hacked, enable two-factor authentication.

Forgot password

App → "Forgot password?" → email/phone → code via email/SMS → new password → "Reset password".

Account was hacked

"Forgot password?" → reset. Check activity, remove suspicious content, link phone/email, enable 2FA. Contact support if needed. Use a strong password and stay cautious.

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Q&A:

How do I recover my Instagram account?

Login screen → username → "Forgot password?" → follow the steps.

I don't remember my username?

Log in with email or phone; username is visible in profile settings after login.

Can someone else recover my account?

No; they need access to your email or phone. Keep those secure.

How to recover a blocked account quickly?

Submit an appeal to Instagram support with reason and ID; after review they may unblock.

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