Instagram Two-Factor Authentication: How To Set It Up
As people upload a lot of personal photos on the platform, it is vital to use two-factor authentication to keep the account safe from hackers. This is a security feature, which most of the social media apps offer to users and one should enable it.
1. Open the Instagram app on your device.
2. Go to your profile by tapping the profile icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.
3. Select the three horizontal lines icon in the top right corner.
4. From the pop-up menu, select “Settings.”
5. In the Settings menu, select “Security.”
6. Under “Login Security,” tap to select “Two-Factor Authentication.”
7. Select “Get Started.”
8. Select “Text Message.”
9. Enter your phone number and then select “Next.”
10. Enter the code sent to your phone and then select “Next.”
11. Once you’ve entered the correct code sent to your device, your two-factor authentication should now be active.
2. Go to your profile by tapping the profile icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.
3. Select the three horizontal lines icon in the top right corner.
4. From the pop-up menu, select “Settings.”
5. In the Settings menu, select “Security.”
6. Under “Login Security,” tap to select “Two-Factor Authentication.”
7. Select “Get Started.”
8. Select “Text Message.”
9. Enter your phone number and then select “Next.”
10. Enter the code sent to your phone and then select “Next.”
11. Once you’ve entered the correct code sent to your device, your two-factor authentication should now be active.
