In today’s time, most people use Instagram. Short video sharing platform has become the first choice of youngsters. Instagram has more than 500 million active users all over the world. As the popularity of social media platforms is increasing, the threat of cybercrime is also increasing rapidly. Even though there are many safety features available on the platform, this app is constantly in the eyes of hackers.
These days, news of social media accounts being hacked is heard. But do not be afraid of this, today we are telling you how you can recover the hacked account again.
Check mailbox
If your email address has changed, you will be notified by email from security@mail.instagram.com. If users want to undo the account, then they have to select the secure option from the message sent.
Apart from this, you have to request for Instagram login link by email. This has to be done when your login password is changed by hackers. You can change the password of your account after the link on request.
Request login link from Instagram like this
Once you open the Instagram app, you will see the login screen. Once the password is changed, tap on getting help logging in or Forgot password. Now enter your name, email address, or phone number, and then tap on the Next button. If users do not have access to the name, email address, or phone number associated with their account, they can enter the login information they used and then click the Next button. Enter the captcha code. Now you have to choose your email address or phone number and then click on the next button. After clicking on the login link in the email or SMS, follow the instructions given by the users.
You can also log in with the help of a security code
For this, you have to open Instagram. After this, the option of GetHelp Logging has to be selected on the login screen. Now enter the user name, email address, and phone number. Select On-screen instructions. After that click on send security code. Now a code will be sent to you by email. You can recover your Instagram account by entering this security code.
