How to get your old instagram account back without password

• 1 Open your Instagram App on the app or on desktop
• 2 Enter your username and password
• 3 If you do not remember your Instagram password, follow these steps
  • What happens if after following these steps your account isn’t reactivated?
  • Did your Instagram account reactivate?

If you disabled your Instagram account because you needed an insta-break, but now want to come back, you’re in luck because you can re-enable your account and find everything as you left it. Read below on how to recover your Instagram account.

If your Instagram account was deleted…

There’s no way to reactivate it. According to Instagram´s policy, you can create a new account with the same email you used before, but you can’t use the same username.

1 Open your Instagram App on the app or on desktop

First, you have to log onto your account again. This action appears very simple, but it can be more complex than it seems.

Instagram is very strict about reactivating accounts. You must also consider that if you deactivate your account temporarily, Instagram disables it only for one week.

2 Enter your username and password

If these credentials successfully restore your disabled account, that means that your account has been recovered!

However, if this step didn’t work out and you couldn’t sign in, you will need to reset your password.

3 If you do not remember your Instagram password, follow these steps

If you forgot your Instagram password when you signed up again, follow these steps to get your password and reactivate your Instagram account.

• Click on the link ‘forgot password?‘

• Enter your username or the email address used to create your Instagram account.
• If you entered the info correctly, you will receive an email with the steps to reset your password, then log in again and reactivate your Instagram account.

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What happens if after following these steps your account isn’t reactivated?

If you couldn’t get access after following all these steps and your Instagram account is still disabled, the best you can do is to contact Instagram directly to know what’s going on. But remember if your Instagram account was deleted, there’s no way to reactivate it.

Did your Instagram account reactivate?

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• You can change your Instagram password at any time from the Settings menu of the mobile app or website. 
• If you log into Instagram via Facebook, you need to update your password using Facebook. 
• If you lose or forget your password, you can reset it from a link under the password field on the login screen. 

Maintaining security for online sites and services — particularly social media accounts — takes diligence. If you still log into Instagram with a weak password, a password that is duplicated on other sites, or one that might have been compromised in a hack or data breach, it might be time for a change. 

Thankfully, whether you want to change your Instagram password on your computer or mobile device, you can do it in just a few steps. Remember, though, that if you log into Instagram using Facebook, you need to change your password through Facebook settings, not through Instagram. 

How to change your Instagram password on the mobile app

The steps to change your password in the mobile app are essentially the same for both iOS and Android.

1. Open the Instagram app. 

2. Tap your account icon in the lower-right corner to go to your profile page. 

4. Tap the three horizontal lines icon at the top-right of the screen and tap Settings.

5. Tap Security.

6. On the Security page, tap Password.

7. Enter your current password and then type the new password you want to use. When you're done, tap Save (if you're using iOS) or the checkmark (on Android).

How to change your Instagram password on the desktop site

1. Open the Instagram website in a web browser. 

2. Click the account icon in the top-right of the window and, in the drop-down menu, click Profile.

3. Click the gear icon to the right of the Edit Profile link. 

4. In the pop-up window, click Change Password.

5. Enter your current password and then type the new password you want to use. When you're done, click Change Password.

How to reset your Instagram password if you've forgotten it

If you've lost or forgotten your password, you may need to reset it. You can do that from the login screen on the mobile app or in a browser on desktop.

On the mobile app:

1. On your mobile device, open Instagram so you see the login screen. Under the username and password fields, tap Get help logging in (if you're using an Android phone) or Forgot password? (on iOS). 

2. If you have an Android phone, enter your email address, phone number, or username and tap Next. If you're on an iPhone, choose which tab you want to use — Username or Phone — and enter the appropriate credential associated with your account, then tap Next. 

3. You'll get a message with instructions to reset your password. 

On the desktop site:

1. Go to the Instagram website in a web browser and on the login screen, under the username and password fields, tap Forgot password? 

2. Enter your email address, phone number, or username and tap Send Login Link.

3. You'll get a message with instructions to reset your password.

Dave Johnson

Freelance Writer

Dave Johnson is a technology journalist who writes about consumer tech and how the industry is transforming the speculative world of science fiction into modern-day real life. Dave grew up in New Jersey before entering the Air Force to operate satellites, teach space operations, and do space launch planning. He then spent eight years as a content lead on the Windows team at Microsoft. As a photographer, Dave has photographed wolves in their natural environment; he's also a scuba instructor and co-host of several podcasts. Dave is the author of more than two dozen books and has contributed to many sites and publications including CNET, Forbes, PC World, How To Geek, and Insider.

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