How to recover Instagram account

Instagram is a popular social network that was created in 2010, and just 2 years later it was bought by Facebook, which saw the enormous potential of this platform. Instagram is similar to Facebook but has a more artistic approach, where the main thing is the photos and videos that are posted. However, many users may have difficulty logging in overnight. Some common reasons for this problem could be that you have forgotten your login details (such as your password) or that your account has been locked out for some strange reason.

How to recover Instagram account
How to recover Instagram account

If this has happened to you, don't worry - recovering your Instagram account is relatively easy and we'll show you how.



I recover the Instagram account from your web browser

If you want to access Instagram through a desktop computer, pay attention to the following steps:

  • Go to https://www.instagram.com/accounts/password/reset, which allows you to recover your account if you forget your password.
  • Enter your email address, phone number, or username and press " Send Login Link ", you will receive a recovery email with instructions on how to regain access to your account.
  • Log into your inbox and look for the message sent by Instagram.
  • Open the email, follow the link to the instructions and you can go directly to Instagram or change your password.
  • We recommend that you change your Instagram password, as it's best to be clear about what your password will be, so you don't forget it in the future.
  • Congratulations! Account recovered.


Note: This recovery method works on a computer / PC or from any mobile device (tablet/phone). Any supported web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, etc.) can be used.


Instagram Account Recovery from a Mobile Device

Most likely, you are using your phone to log into Instagram, like most users. In that case, regardless of your phone's operating system, follow these simple steps:

  • Open the application and in the login screen look for the link " request help " below and press it.
  • Enter your email, username, or phone number and press “ Next “.
  • Press " Email " if you signed up with an email, or " Send SMS " if you signed up with your phone. Then press “Next”.
  • If you have chosen to have an e-mail sent to you, check your e-mail box and, within the Instagram message, click on " change Instagram password ". If, on the other hand, you have chosen to have an SMS sent to your mobile phone, check your e-mail box and enter the control digits sent on the page.
  • Enter a new password and press “ Continue ”.
  • You're done! Your password has been changed. Remember to write it down in a safe place so you don't forget it in the future.

Do you still have problems? If you do not have the e-mail address or you have other problems, you can press the option “Need help? “, Which will bring up a form to directly contact Instagram technical support. You will be asked for some data, so try to include as much as possible to have a better chance of recovery.


How to recover hacked Instagram account 

Hacking of one's account by a third party is not that common, although there have been multiple cases where users have been harmed by it, which has even been reported in the press. 


If you think this has happened to you, preventing you from logging in and recovering your account with the steps described above in this article, then you should first read a company statement in Italian, which is not easy to find. 


The problem is that Instagram does not offer assistance in Italian for cases like this, but it does provide a series of recommendations to address and prevent the problem, which we recommend that you read. Some basic recommendations:

  • We recommend that you use a password that is considered secure, hopefully with upper and lower case characters, as well as letters and numbers.
  • The company says that if we received an email asking for confirmation of the password change but we didn't request it, we just need to click on the "Reverse changes " option.
  • Never give your password to anyone.
  • It is advisable to check the security of your email because if your account has been hacked and your email has been overwritten then it will be very difficult to recover your account. When choosing your password, use the same precautions as in point 1. It goes without saying that you don't use the same Instagram password for your e-mail.
  • Log out when you have finished using Instagram on a computer other than yours.