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Forgot my Instagram password? Here's how to reset Instagram password: Nowadays in the world of technology, people look for the source of entertainment through social media. There are various social media apps available in the market right now like facebook, whatsapp, instagram etc. that allow you to share your photos, videos with your friends and you can also see their photos, videos, etc. published by them. These applications also allow you to communicate with others through messages. All these apps are available on the play store and you can download and use them for free. But before you start using these apps, you need to create an account on them using your phone number or email id and you need to enter a password to keep your account safe and secure.

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But think about what would happen if you want to use any of these apps and somehow you have forgotten your password, since this can happen to anyone. Sometimes the password you set has a difficult combination of letters and symbols, in conclusion, it is very difficult to remember each and every password you set for apps and websites. But what if you've forgotten your password or want to reset it but can't remember the old password? Whatever the case, you don't have to worry, since all these applications offer a way to reset your password through a security code that is sent to your registered email or phone number. But in this guide, we will specifically talk about how to reset password on Instagram.

Forgot my Instagram password? Reset Instagram password

Method 1 – Reset Instagram Password Using Web Portal

To reset your Instagram password through the web portal, follow the steps below:

1.Open the Instagram website on your favorite browser on PC.

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2. You are resetting your password, which means you already have an account. 3.Enter your account by clicking on the access button.

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3.Enter your registered phone number or your username or your email.

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4.Click the I forgot my password link below the login button.

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5.As soon as you click on the I forgot my password link the following screen will open.

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6.Again, enter your username, phone number or email linked to your Instagram account to get a link to reset your password.

7.After entering the phone number or email, click the Send access link button.

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8.Once you click the “Send Access Link” button, a password reset link will be sent to your email or phone number.

9.Next, open your email or phone messages and click on the password reset link.

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10.Click the Reset Password button to reset your password.

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11. Below the password reset screen will appear.

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12.Enter a new password to enter your Instagram.

Note: Make sure your new password is strong and reliable so that no one can guess it and your account remains safe.

13.Retype the same password in the new password confirmation text box to confirm it.

14.In conclusion, click on the password reset button.

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15.On the next page, click Submit security code to verify your identity.

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16.A security code will be sent to your email or phone number.

17.Enter the security code you have received on the following page:

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18.Once you have entered the security code, click the Submit button.

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19.On the next screen, if you want to turn on notifications, click Turn On, or click Not Now.

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After completing the steps above, your Instagram account will open automatically, and the next time you need to log in, you'll need to do so with your new password that you just reset above.

Method 2 – Reset Instagram Password Using App

To reset Instagram password via App, follow the steps below:

Note: The steps mentioned below are common for both Android and iPhone.

1.Open the Instagram application on your phone.

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2.If you remember your credentials, enter your email or phone number or username and password and click Login. But if you don't remember your password, click "Get help signing in".

3. Below «Find your account» the screen will appear.

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4.Enter your username, email address or phone number linked to your Instagram account and click Next.

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5.Once you click Next, you will have the option to send an email or SMS to receive the security code. You can also sign in to Instagram using your linked Facebook account.

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6.Next, you will receive a notification saying that a password reset link is being sent to your email or phone number. Click OK to close the notification.

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7.Visit your registered email or open the password reset SMS on your phone.

8.Click on the link Reset Instagram password.

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9.Enter a new password to enter your Instagram.

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Note: Make sure your new password is strong and reliable so that no one can guess it and your account remains safe.

10.Retype the same password in the new password confirmation text box to confirm it.

11.In short, click the Reset Password button.

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12.You will be registered in your Instagram account automatically.

After completing the steps above, your Instagram account will automatically open in the app and the next time you need to log in, you'll need to do so with your new password that you just reset above.

I hope this post was helpful and now you can easily reset forgotten Instagram password but if you still have any doubt about this tutorial then feel free to ask them in the comment section.