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- Tap on the \u201cFind your account\u201d page and follow the prompts to enter the username, email address, or phone number associated with your Instagram account. You can also sign in with the Facebook account associated with your Instagram account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Your email or message will receive a password reset link from Instagram.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click on that link and then begin the process of setting up a new password.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
On a Computer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Resetting your Instagram password on your computer is similar to resetting it on your mobile device. You need to follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Search for and open the Instagram login page in your browser.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click the \u201cForgot Password\u201d button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Enter some of the information you used to sign up for Instagram.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You will receive a password reset link in your email or cell phone. Click on it to go to the page where you can create a new password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Once you\u2019ve set your new password, you can go back to the login page and sign in again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Resetting Without Email or Phone Number<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t worry if you don\u2019t have an email account or phone number associated with your Instagram account, we have an alternative method for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you previously linked your Instagram account to your Facebook profile, you can reset your password through Facebook. Click \u201cSign in with Facebook\u201d below on the Instagram login page and follow the instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your Instagram account is not linked to a Facebook account, you can also ask Instagram for help. Click \u201cNeed more help?\u201d on the password reset page. Instagram will walk you through other recovery options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019ll need to provide Instagram with your username or other details to verify your identity. After Instagram reviews your request, it will send further instructions to help you regain access to your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Related: How to Unlink Facebook and Instagram? [The Latest Guide]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Resetting When You Have Logged In<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The first three methods are proposed solutions for when you need to reset your password without being logged into Instagram. If you need to change your Instagram password after you have logged into your account for security or other reasons, you can use the following methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Open your Instagram app and sign in to your account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click on your profile picture and then click on the three horizontal lines icon in the top right corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Select \u201cAccount Center\u201d, then \u201cPassword & Security\u201d and finally \u201cChange Password\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- After confirming your new password, click \u201cChange Password\u201d and update the app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Sometimes users choose to reset their passwords for account security reasons, but it’s not a necessary thing to do. There are other options to better protect your Instagram account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Turn on Login Alerts<\/strong>: When you use this feature, Instagram will notify you every time an unusual login attempt occurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email Security:<\/strong> If you use email to log into Instagram, email security is a concern for your Instagram account security. If someone hacks into your email, they can reset your Instagram password. You\u2019ll need to use a strong password, password manager<\/a>, or enable two-factor authentication for your email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Enhance Security with a VPN: <\/strong>Turning on a VPN when accessing Instagram can also improve your account security. LightningX VPN, for example, uses advanced encryption algorithms to hide your real activity on the Internet, and hackers or ISPs can only trace the virtual IP it provides you with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the same time, Instagram is blocked in some areas. If you\u2019re in one of these areas, LightningX VPN<\/strong><\/a> can also help you switch your IP address to an area where Instagram is unblocked. It offers over 2,000 servers in more than 50 countries and regions for you to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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