Keeping Instagram Safe
To help keep Instagram safe, we've added support for additional account security and sensitive-content screens on certain posts that contain graphic content:
Securing your Instagram account with two-factor authentication
Securing your Instagram account with two-factor authentication
Two-factor authentication protects your account by requiring a code if there’s a login attempt from a device we don't recognize.
Turn on two-factor authentication
1.
Tap 
or your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile.
or your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile.2.
Tap 
in the top right.
in the top right.3.
Tap Accounts Center
, then tap Password and security
.
4.
Tap Two-factor authentication
, then select an account.
5.
Choose the security method you want to add and follow the on-screen instructions.
Turn off two-factor authentication
1.
Tap
or your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile.
or your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile.2.
Tap
in the top right.
in the top right.3.
Tap Accounts Center
, then tap Password and security
.
4.
Tap Two-factor authentication
, then select an account.
5.
Choose the security method you want to turn off and follow the on-screen instructions.
When you set up two-factor authentication on Instagram, you’ll be asked to choose one of three security methods:
Authentication app
:
(recommended): Download an authentication app, such as Duo Mobile or Google Authenticator to get login codes. This security method is recommended, because you can add multiple devices connected to an account so they can all get login codes. Note: Two-factor authentication through an authentication app can only be turned on using the Instagram app for Android and iPhone.
Text message:
We’ll send a login code to your mobile number.
WhatsApp:
Turn on the text message security method first. Then, you can turn on the WhatsApp security method to get login codes from WhatsApp.
You'll need to have at least one of these set up in order to use two-factor authentication.
Note:
After you've turned on two-factor authentication, you'll be able to see login requests and remove trusted devices. If you lose access to your phone or email address and are unable to get login codes, you can use a backup code to log in. Learn more about login codes
.
Keep in mind that:
If you haven't marked the device you're using as a trusted device, you can do so when you log in from that device using two-factor authentication. This way you won't have to enter a security code when you log in again. Trusted devices are any device that you've already signed in to using two-factor authentication and have marked as trusted by tapping Trust this device
.
You shouldn’t tap Trust this device
if you're using a public or shared device that other people you may not know can access.
To set up text message (SMS) two-factor authentication, you can either use a mobile number that’s already been added to your account or add a new number.
Use our security tips and tricks
to double up on security.
How you can use a backup code on Instagram
How you can use a backup code on Instagram
If you've turned on two-factor authentication
and a code can't be sent due to connectivity or delivery issues, you'll still be able to complete the process with a backup code.
To get a list of backup codes for your account:
1.
Tap your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile.
2.
Tap 
at the top.
at the top.3.
Tap Accounts Center
, then tap Password and security
.
4.
Tap Two-factor authentication
, then tap the account you'd like to get backup codes for.
5.
Tap Additional Methods
.
6.
Tap Backup Codes
.
To cancel your current backup codes and get a new set of codes:
1.
Tap your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile.
2.
Tap
at the top.
at the top.3.
Tap Accounts Center
, then tap Password and security
.
4.
Tap Two-factor authentication
, then tap the account you'd like to get new backup codes for.
5.
Tap Backup Codes
, then tap Get new codes
.
Keep in mind that you must be logged in to your Instagram account to access the list of backup codes or get a new list. You should copy the codes to your clipboard, take a screenshot of them or save them in some other way so that they're available when you log into Instagram.
Why you're seeing a warning before you can view a photo or video on Instagram
Why you're seeing a warning before you can view a photo or video on Instagram
To help people avoid posts they'd rather not see, we may limit the visibility of certain posts that have been flagged by the Instagram community for containing sensitive content.
Photos and videos containing sensitive or graphic content may appear with a warning to let people know about the content before they view it. This warning appears when viewing a post in Feed or on someone's profile.
You can learn more about how we respond to sensitive content in our Community Guidelines
. If you see something that you don't think belongs on Instagram, you can report it
.
Keep in mind that the Sensitive Content Control
does not apply to content that appears with a warning.
Learn more about safety on Instagram
.
