Locked out of your Instagram account and don't know what email address you used to sign up? Don't worry. Just follow this guide to help get back into your account.
Complex passwords can be quite hard to remember at times. Whether you have completely forgotten the password and email for your Instagram account or somebody else has changed the details without your permission, there is still something you can do to access your account.
Use Your Mobile Phone Number
If you do not remember your password and email address, you can use your phone number to recover your account. Follow the steps below:
If you are using an Android device click on Send an SMS.
For an Android device you will need to select on the top-right side of the device's screen.
Given that you are working with an Android gadget, clicking the link will take you directly to a password reset page. Type in your new password two times and click on Reset Password prior to being redirected to your account in a browser. From here you can open Instagram and access your account using your new password.
If you want to reset your Instagram password via an iPhone, but cannot access your original email address, simply select Edit Profile on the profile page and input a new email ID into the email account field. At this point you can click on Done (top-right side of the screen), click on settings gear, and choose Reset Password. A link will be sent to your new email account.
Use Your Facebook Account
You can also access your Instagram account via your Facebook account if you have forgotten the password and email. Use the following steps:
You should note that this method only works if you had previously linked your Facebook and Instagram accounts.
For an Android device, choose Continue as [Your Name] rather than OK.
Use Your Username
This method does not apply to Android devices.
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