Instagram: Add Two-Factor Authentication (TFA) on mobile
Step 1: Open Instagram on your phone, go to profile and tap on the three-lined icon, which is placed on the top right corner.
Step 2: Press on “Settings,” which you will find in the bottom right corner.
Step 3: Tap on “Security” > “Two-Factor Authentication” > “Get Started.”
Step 4: Enable “Text Message.” You then need to enter your phone number, press on “Next” button and follow the instructions on the screen to get security codes. Do note that you will have to enter your confirmed mobile number so that whenever you log in to Instagram on any device, you get security codes immediately. You can also use an authentication app like Google Authenticator, instead of “Text messages.”
Instagram: Add TFA on the web
Step 1: Open Instagram on the web and sign in. Click on the profile icon, which you will find on the top right corner of the screen.
Step 2: Go to the Settings section, and press “Privacy and Security” > “Edit Two-Factor Authentication Setting.”
Step 3: Click on the “Text Message” box and then enter your mobile to verify and get security codes. The process from here is similar to the mobile version. You can also opt for Authentication App. To use this feature, you can download Google Authenticator from Play store.
What to do if your Instagram account is hacked?
First things first, you can report to Instagram if your account has been hacked and for this, you will find the steps here. The company asks you to submit a request, and then Instagram asks you to verify your identity to help recover your account.
If you have enabled Two Factor Authentication, then you can recover your Instagram account with a security code that Instagram might have sent to you while setting up TFA.
Alternatively, go to Instagram log in page and enter your username or id. If your account has been hacked, your password won’t work. So, you will need to get a login link sent to your email address or phone number. Once you enter your username or id, press on forgot password and a page will open saying Trouble Logging In? After entering the details, the social media giant will immediately send you a link on SMS, so that you can recover your account.
If someone has changed your id, Instagram even allows you to undo that function. This will only happen if you are still able to access your account.
