In the Instagram backup code is a way of logging into your account without a password.
It’s an ideal bypass for users who forget their password, or who are concerned that their account has been hacked and want to gain immediate access in order to update their security settings and add extra verification checks.
But how do you access the backup code when you’re not already logged in?
Well, it turns out that that’s exactly why the code was created in the first place!
How Does The Backup Code Work?
The backup code on Instagram is a one-time code which grants access to your profile or account. It is an ideal get-around for users who may have lost their device, changed their device, forgotten their password, or found that their account has been hacked and they have lost access.
The idea is that the backup code is like a temporary password which can be used only once, and which is generated by Instagram itself to connect you with your account.
The code is presented to you on your screen when you follow the steps to get help signing in. However, in order to see the backup code and access your Instagram account, you will need to answer a series of questions relating to your personal information on Instagram. This is for your protection and is an additional layer of security to prevent your account from being hacked.
5 Steps To Get a Backup Code
- Open your Instagram app – be it on a new device or on a device that has kicked you out of your profile for some reason (this could be a result of hacking, forgetting your password, or if you are experiencing technical issues accessing your account)
- When presented with the login screen, request help with logging in
- Select the option to ‘Use Backup Codes’
- Enter any of the verification information that is requested. This could include an email address, phone number, or other detail that you entered when you created the account
- If the information matches up, you will be presented with a backup code that you can use as a one-time password to access your account. This backup code can also be sent to your via a text message or email if preferred – depending on which option you select
Once in, it is advised that you change your password and add two-step verification if this is not already set on your account. This will help to keep your account safe.
TOP TIP: If you are reading this article because you have a new device, make sure to log your Instagram account out of your old device via the account centre. This is another step to protect your information and to prevent your account from being accessed by someone other than yourself.
Whatever the issue, we hope that this article helps you to understand the existence of backup codes and how they can help you to gain access to your account when you need it.
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