In a nutshell: If you forget your Instagram password, you can reset it by requesting a password reset link via the app or website, ensuring you have access to the associated email or phone number. First, check the spam folder if the email is missing, and confirm that you've entered the correct address
Did you forget your Instagram password? You can recover your account by resetting it. To do this, request a password reset link via the app or on the website. Before requesting one, make sure to have access to the email address associated with your account or ensure your phone can receive messages. Once you receive the link, follow the instructions provided to reset your password successfully and recover your account. But what do you do when you can't receive a password reset text or email? Continue reading and we'll help you resolve the problem.
Enter the correct email address or phone number when requesting a password reset email from Instagram. You won't get a password reset email or text if you entered the wrong address. Also, if you misspelled your email address when signing up, it may be better to use another method to reset your password on Instagram. If the email is misspelled upon signing up, you won't receive a password reset email.
If you already requested one but can't find the email in your inbox, we recommend checking the spam folder first, as it's likely there. Just tap "not spam" to start receiving emails from Instagram in your inbox. If you have the correct email address and it's still not in your inbox, it may be better to reach out to your email service provider. They may be able to resolve the issue for you. If you don't receive any text messages, check your phone provider as well.
Still don't have the password reset email? We suggest requesting a login link from Instagram to see if you can receive emails this time. You can temporarily log in using the link and request a password later. In some cases, the password reset issue may be on Instagram's end and will be resolved later. Request another password reset link after an hour. If you still don't receive anything from Instagram, proceed to the next step.
If you still can't receive an email from Instagram, the other option is to log in to Instagram using the devices you've used before. Did you change your phone or tablet recently? If yes, check the previous device to see if you can still log in to Instagram there. You may also want to visit the website on another laptop (be sure you've logged in to Instagram on this device) to see if you can log in there. Once logged in, we suggest adding another contact email address to your Instagram account. You can also add another phone number. After adding new contact info, request another password reset email so you can change your password.
Note that you cannot reset your Instagram password if you no longer have access to the email address or phone number associated with your account. However, if you recently linked your Instagram account to Facebook, you may be able to reset your Instagram password via Facebook. Check if it has the "Reset Using Facebook" option, then click it. If you're still unable to receive a password reset email from either Facebook or Instagram, contact Meta or Instagram Customer Support.
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