How to reset password on instagram with phone number

To recover your password, start by opening the Instagram app and tappingForgot password?, for iOS users, orGet help signing in, for Android users.

On the login screen, tap the Username tab, and enter your Instagram username or the email address that you used when signing up for your account. If you do not remember either of these, you will need to use another method.

Once you have entered your information, tap Send Login Link:

You will receive at the email address that you used to sign up for Instagram a link to reset your password. Click this link in the email, and you will be taken to a page that will prompt you to enter a new password.

Choose a new code, and save your changes. The next time that you log into Instagram, be sure to use this new code.

Recover Your Password via SMS

If you are using an Android device, you can choose to reset your password via SMS. Open the Instagram app, and on the login screen, tapGet help signing inbelowLogin. Tap theSend an SMSoption.

You will receive an SMS at the phone number that you have registered with Instagram. Follow the instructions in the message to reset your password.

N.B. This option is not available for iOS users.

Recover Your Account via Facebook

Instagram gives you the option to log into your account using your Facebook credentials. On the login screen, tap eitherGet help signing in, if you use Android, orForgot password?, for iOS users. At the bottom of the screen that pops up, selectLog in with Facebook. (For iOS users, this option is also available on the first login screen.)

When prompted to allow Instagram to connect you using your Facebook account, select Continue:

Getting Additional Login Help

On Android

If you are having trouble resetting your password because you don't remember your email address, phone number, or Facebook account, Instagram can provide you with additional help.

Tap Use Username or Email, then enter your username or your email address. Next, tap the right arrow in the top-right corner. Tap Need more help?, then follow the on-screen instructions.

On iOS

Open the Instagram app, then tapForgot password?:

Toward the bottom of the page, tapNeed more help?belowSend Login Link, then follow the on-screen instructions: