Instagram is an application that allows you to share videos, photos, and fun moments with the friends you love. It brings you closer to the people and things you like. You can also explore your social community where you are free to be yourself.
Now, Instagram has become an integral part of our lives these days. In such a scenario, when one forgets his/her Instagram account password or the account gets compromised due to some reason, it can be problematic. So here, in this article, we have talked about how you can change or reset your Instagram password on your phone, PC, or laptop.
Changing Instagram password on your phone via IG App
If you remember your old password, then the steps for changing it are similar for both Android and iOS devices-
- Go to your profile by clicking on the profile picture in the bottom right corner of the app.
- Tap on the 3 horizontal lines in the top right and click on the ‘Settings’ icon.
- Tap on ‘Security’ and then on ‘Password’.
- Type in your old password and then enter the new one.
- Click on save or tap on the check mark icon in the top right.
Changing Instagram password on your phone via web browser
- Tap on the profile photo in the bottom right, and go to your profile.
- Click on the ‘Settings’ icon in the top left corner.
- Click on ‘Change Password’.
- Enter the old as well as the new password.
- Finally, click on “Change Password’ to complete the process.
Changing Instagram password on a laptop/PC
- Log in to your IG Account from your Mac or PC.
- Visit your profile and click on settings.
- Tap on ‘Change Password’.
- Key in your old password and the new one as well.
- Click on ‘Change Password’.
Resetting Instagram password
Sometimes, you might forget your Instagram password and in such a situation, follow the given steps-
- Click on the Instagram app to open it. Go to your profile and click on ‘Settings’ to log out.
- Click on the ‘Forgot Password’ option.
- Proceed by typing in your username/ phone number.
- Instagram will message you either on your registered email id or phone number.
- Log in to Instagram or change your password using that email.
FAQs
- Can the Instagram password be changed without an email id?
Yes, you can change or reset your IG password with the help of your registered mobile number.
2. Why is Instagram telling me to change my password?
If the app notices that your password is weak or has been compromised, it may ask you to change your password, so that no one else access your account.
3. What to do if I don’t get a password reset mail for my IG account?
If you are not getting the mail in your inbox, then the mail might have gone into the spam folder. Or you might have made a mistake while typing in your email address.
4. What to do if I receive the password reset email but can’t log into your account?
Request a password reset mail for access to your account if you don’t remember your password. This mail will ask you to either login immediately from your email address or first alter the password before logging in. If it still doesn’t work, then the link might have expired. Request a new mail.
5. Can I change my password to log into multiple Instagram accounts?
Yes, if you change the password on your login for multiple accounts, that new password will log you into all linked accounts.
