Forgot Your Instagram Password? Don’t Worry! Here’s How to Reset It (2024)

The constant increase of apps in the device for different needs is sometimes not so easy to manage. With so many different apps with different passwords and passkeys it becomes difficult for us to remember each one. It seems too scary if you forgot your Instagram password and you are unable to login.

In this blog we’re going to talk about what  steps you should follow if you forget your Instagram password. We’ll talk about some ways that can help you get back your account.

Here are the different ways to retrieve/ reset your Instagram account

The first option that anyone looks for is the Forgot Password Option which is one of the simplest options to go with.

If you have the required details for the option you’ll definitely get back to your account with some easy steps. Here are some steps that are involved in the process:

• Step 1 – As you open the Instagram app and the login page arrives, you will find the Forgot Password Option below the login options which you have to choose.
• Step 2 – Next you will be given options about the choice of Recovery method.

One of the options would be your email that is linked to your Instagram account.

The other option would be your phone number that is connected to the Instagram account.

• Step 3 – Now after you give any one of the details from above, email, phone number. And then tap Next for further options.
• Step 4 – After this you’ll receive a password reset link from Instagram.
• Step 5 – Proceed to reset your Instagram password after you land at a page following the link. You’ll be asked to reconfirm your password. Make sure you do it right.

Another way to reset your Instagram password if you are unable to perform the first option is using your Facebook Account.

Our Instagram accounts are connected with our Facebook accounts which helps us get back to our account in case we forget our Instagram password. Here are some easy steps you need to follow for that:

• Step 1 – As the above option you will also get the option of Continue with Facebook. After selecting this option you will be redirected to your Facebook account.
• Step 2 – After this go to Settings on your Facebook account and then Security option.
• Step 3 – There you will have to choose Password and you can create a new password for your account.

If you are unable to perform the above methods for some reason there is another way to get back to your account which will not require your email or phone number.

This method is given by Instagram to its users for Account recovery. Here are the steps that will help you complete this process.

• Step 1 – First you have to open the Instagram app and as you land on the login page press on the forgot password option Open Instagram Help Center and select Troubleshoot Login Issues.
• Step 2 – Select Can’t reset my password and then press I Can’t Access My Email or Phone Number.
• Step 3 – Next tap on Need more help
• Step 4 – After this you will have to fill up the Account Recovery Form.
• Step 5 – You’ll have to wait for Instagram’s Response after you fill all your details accurately. The review process might take some time and then you’ll be sent a verification code in the alternative contact for further process.
• Step 6 – Following these steps you will be sent a link to reset your password and then you’ll be back in your account.

Things that’ll help you never lose your password

While these processes look simple to do, it’s better if you could prevent losing your Instagram password at all. So to avoid the hassle of recovering your Instagram account you can take some preventive measures that’ll save you from being in such situations.

• Firstly it is important that you remember your email and phone number connected to your Instagram account. Also updating your email or phone number frequently on Instagram if it gets changed. This will ensure that you can recover your account if you lose it.

• It can be difficult remembering passwords but you can let Google remember your passwords whenever you need them. This will help you never lose your Instagram password again. Not only Instagram but also for other apps.

• Also for an added safety you can enable two factor authentication. This gets you an extra step of security with the recovery codes that’ll keep your account safe and secure even from getting hacked.

• Keep your Facebook account active as it will help you get back to your Instagram account in case you forget your password on Instagram.

• Also you should always keep a backup email linked to your Instagram account which will help you get access to your account even if the main email is lost or no longer in use.

Conclusion

With the above given method you can successfully login to your Instagram account. In most cases people get back to their Instagram account following any of the given methods but sometimes due to really limited information you might face login issues and lose your account.

So it is important to look at the preventive measures that will ensure you never lose your password. It is better to avoid such circumstances by taking precautions mentioned above.