How to Change or Reset Your Instagram Password

Instagram is one of the world's most popular social media platforms, with over one billion monthly active users. With such a large user base, Instagram also attracts hackers and cybercriminals who may try to access your account and misuse your personal information. That's why changing your password on Instagram might be necessary for your online security and privacy.

When and How Often Should You Change Your Instagram Password

There is no definitive answer to how often you should change your password on Instagram, but some experts recommend doing it at least once every six months. This can help prevent hackers from guessing or cracking your password, especially if you use the same or similar passwords for other online accounts, which should be avoided. You should also change your password immediately if you notice any suspicious activity on your account, such as posts or messages that you did not create or send or if you receive an email from Instagram asking you to reset your password.

What to Consider When Choosing a New Instagram Password

When choosing a new Instagram password, you should consider some best practices that can help you create a strong and secure password. Here are some tips to keep in mind:

• Use a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Avoid using frequently used words, phrases, names, dates, or personal information that hackers or their automatic tools can easily guess.
• Make your password at least eight characters long. The longer your password is, the harder it is to crack by brute force attacks.
• Do not reuse passwords for different online accounts. If one of your accounts gets compromised, hackers may try to use the same password to access your other accounts.
• Use a password manager to store and generate passwords for you. A password manager is software that securely saves and fills in passwords for you across different websites and apps. It can also create random and complex passwords for you that are hard to remember but easy to use.

How to Change Your Instagram Password on the Mobile App

This method is the standard procedure to change your password on Instagram if you still know it and can still use the Instagram mobile app.

1. Tap your Instagram account profile picture
    
   
   
2. Tap on the menu button on the top right
    
   
   
3. Select “Settings”
    
   
   
4. Tap on “Security”
    
   
   
5. Tap on “Password”
    
   
   
6. Enter your “Current Password” and the “New Password”
    
   You have to enter your new Instagram password a second time and tap the confirmation button on the top right to save it. When choosing a new Instagram password, you should consider some best practices that can help you create a strong and secure password (see above).
    
   

How to Change Your Instagram Password on Your PC

This method is the standard procedure to change your password on Instagram on your PC if you can still access your account.

1. Click your Instagram account profile picture
    
   
   
2. Select “Profile” in the menu
    
   
   
3. Tap the settings button next to your Instagram account name
    
   
   
4. Select “Change password”
    
   
   
5. Enter your “Current Password” and the “New Password”
    
   You have to enter your new Instagram password a second time and tap the “Change password” button to save it. When choosing a new Instagram password, you should consider some best practices that can help you create a strong and secure password (see above).
    
   
   

How to Reset Your Instagram Password on the Mobile App if You Don´t Remember It

If you forgot your Instagram password and cannot access your account anymore, follow these steps to reset your Instagram password using your mobile device. By doing this, you will also change the password on Instagram to a new one.

1. Tap “Get help logging in” on the Instagram login screen
    
   
   
2. Enter your email address and click “Next”
    
   
   
3. Click “Send an email”
    
   
   
4. Open the recovery email and click/tap on “Reset your password”
    
   
   
5. Enter and confirm a new Instagram password and click/tap “Reset password”
    
   When choosing a new Instagram password, you should consider some best practices that can help you create a strong and secure password (see above).
    
   
   

How to Reset Your Instagram Password on a PC if You Don´t Remember It

If you forgot your Instagram password and cannot access your account anymore, follow these steps to do an Instagram password reset using your PC. By doing this, you will also change the password on Instagram to a new one.

1. Click “Forgot password?” on the login screen
    
   
   
2. Enter your email address and click “Send Login Link”
    
   
   
3. If asked to click “I´m not a robot” to confirm the reCAPTCHA challenge
    
   
   
4. Click “Next” when you see “I´m not a robot”
    
   
   
5. Click “Reset your password”
    
   
   
6. Enter and confirm a new Instagram password and click “Reset password”
    
   When choosing a new Instagram password, you should consider some best practices that can help you create a strong and secure password (see above).