Instagram, to most people, is just an image-sharing platform. Other people use it to store precious memories, stay in touch with friends and family, or promote a business. If you think your Instagram account might be compromised, changing your password is the simplest way to prevent it from getting lost.
Changing or resetting your Instagram password is easy if you know how to do it. We’ve outlined the steps below so you can ensure your Instagram account is safe and secure.
How to change an Insta password on desktop
In recent years, Instagram has become a lot more browser-friendly. The web makes it easy to change your Instagram password. This is actually much easier to do than it is in the app.
If you know your current password (if not, scroll down to learn how to reset it), changing to a new one takes just a few seconds.
- Log into your account at instagram.com and click your avatar in the top right of the screen.
- Click on Settings.
- Select Change Password.
- Enter your old password once, then the new password twice. Click Change Password to save everything.
How to change an Instagram password using a mobile app
In the app, changing your Instagram password is a bit more complicated. The process still only takes a few minutes, but there are a lot more steps, and if you don’t know where to look, it can be confusing.
- Log into your account in the Instagram app, and tap on your avatar in the bottom right to open your profile.
- Tap the three-line menu button in the top right (or swipe right) to open the menu.
- Select Settings at the top.
- Tap Security, then Password.
- Enter your old password once, then the new password twice. Remember to save your changes.
Final words: If you’re going to change your password, make it a good one. These days, account hacking is a serious problem, especially if you have a desirable username.
It goes without saying that you should not use passwords that are easy to guess, such as password, 12345, your name, your birthday, or the name or birthday of your partner or pet. Don’t use a password that you use on another site – if someone gets a hold of that password, and tries it on another site, your problems will only begin. Also, use special characters such as @, #, $, % etc.
