How to change your Instagram password in 6 easy steps

Meta-owned popular photo-sharing app Instagram has emerged as a platform for digital journaling and for connecting people around the world. From sharing updates about yourself daily to getting updates from the people you follow, Instagram has become an essential part for many of us.

Have you ever received any email or notification that you’ve been logged in at some unusual location? If yes, it’s time to change your password. Here you can learn how to change your Instagram account password. Just follow this step-by-step guide:

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How to change Instagram password

Step 1: Open the Instagram app on your phone.
Step 2: Go to your Profile, then tap the top right Profile Menu.
Step 3: Here tap “Accounts Centre” and go to “Password and Security” in Account settings.
Step 4: Tap Change password and then choose the account.
Step 5: Now enter your current password and then enter your new password.
Step 6: “Retype” your new password and then tap change password.

Things you should know

• Two factor authentication: It has become very essential for the security of your account. With this turned on, you have to type your password first and then the security code that you’ll receive on your given contact to log into your account.
• Recover your account: If you’re logged out from your account and cannot recall the password, you can recover your account by resetting your password.

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• Choose strong password: A password needs to be a combination of different characters and try to go for a lengthy password of around 10-12 characters, that will make it difficult to crack.
• Google Password Manager: If you are someone who forgets the multiple credentials very easily, Google Password Manager is the one-stop solution for you. Here you can store your username and password and it can be accessed through your Gmail account.