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How to activate two factor authentication on Instagram

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When you create a new Instagram account you should go for two-factor authentication. When someone tries to come into your account using a device that you don't recognise, if you've enabled two-factor authentication, you'll either receive a message or be prompted to input a unique login code. This article will cover steps to activate two factor authentication on Instagram.

Activate two factor authentication on Instagram

Step-1 Open Instagram app: In the step 1 you have to open Instagram.

  • In a situation where you do not have Instagram installed, install it from the Playstore.
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Step-2 Go to profile: Now click on the customer avatar in the bottom right of your screen.

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Step-3 Open Settings: Now you need to open settings. To open settings click on the hamburger button on the top of your screen. Click on Settings.

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Step-4 Click on security: After you click on settings:

  • A slew of options will show
  • Click Security to go ahead
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Step-5 click on two factor authentication: After you click on Security, you will get several options.

  • Out of the options you see, click on Two-factor authentication
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Step-6 Click on text message authentication: After your click on Two-factor authentication:

  • You will see options to get the message for authentication
  • Click on Text message (preferably) to get your authentication message.
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These steps will make it super easy for you to activate two factor authentication on Instagram. Similarly you can also reset Instagram password in a few simple steps.

FAQs

How can I obtain the Instagram six-digit authentication code?

To access your profile, tap or click on your profile image in the lower right. Select Settings by tapping the top right corner. After selecting Security, select Two-Factor Authentication. Tap Get New Codes after tapping Backup Codes.

Why am I not receiving my 6-digit Instagram SMS code?

Your simcard provider's server is primarily to blame for your inability to get SMS codes on your phone.

  • You might have put the wrong phone number in your Instagram profile, or Instagram may have blacklisted your IP or device.
  • The reasons for not getting a security code via your phone are generally the same as those for not getting one via email.

Without a phone number, how can I get my Instagram account back?

You must log into Instagram and update your profile with a new email account that you can access if you can't get access to the email or phone number you used to sign up for the service.

In the absence of two-factor authentication, how can I retrieve my Instagram account?

In order to get a login link:Tap Get help logging in on the login screen.

  • Tap Next after entering the username, email address, or phone number linked to your account.
  • In order to prove that you are a real human, finish the captcha (web-only recovery).
  • Tap Next after choosing your phone number or email address.

Why don't my backup codes for Instagram work?

Make sure you are entering the entire 8-digit backup code. Verify that the backup code you are using has never been used before. Before entering the code, make sure you select Use backup security code on the two-factor authentication screen because it is incompatible with the "Password" field.

These frequently asked questions will help you activate two factor authentication on Instagram.

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