login to instagram without recovery code

Whether you’ve forgotten your Instagram password or are trying to log in on a new device with 2-Step Verification, you may need to use a recovery code to get back into your account. However, there are situations where it is not possible to use such a code – for example, if you do not have access to the phone number to which the code will be sent. In this article, we will discuss the best ways to bypass the use of recovery codes when you want to log into Instagram and get your account back.

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[bewerken]use password recovery

1. Open Instagram app. When you recover your password, a recovery code is usually sent to the phone number associated with your Instagram account. However, if you no longer have access to that phone number, there are other options. Begin by opening the Instagram app. If you are logged out of all your accounts or are using the app on your device for the first time, you should see a login screen.^[1]
   
   • If you’re already logged in with another account, go to your profile and log out button in the upper right corner and select Adjustment, scroll down Registration and choose [Je gebruikersnaam] log out,
   • You can also stay logged in under your current account and Registration choose for add account To be able to log in to two accounts at the same time.
2. Enter the name of the account you want to log in with. Type your username in the top text box. You can also enter the email address or phone number associated with your account.^[2]
   
3. choosing . This text should appear below the text box containing the text password,^[3]
   
4. Enter the last email address or phone number you used to log in. A new screen will appear where you can enter the email address or phone number associated with your Instagram account. Enter the last email address or phone number that you can remember, even if you no longer have access to it.^[4]
   
5. To knock instead of button with text Following To send the recovery code to your phone number, tap the button with the text need more help bottom of the screen. A page will now open with alternative options to recover your account.^[5]
   
6. Choose your preferred method to recover your account. For example, on this page you can send an email to one of the email addresses linked to your Instagram account to recover your password. Another option is to ask a friend on Instagram to verify your identity so that you can recover your account information.
   
7. Select to submit a support request. If there is no recovery method on the page need more help Before taking action, scroll down and tap try another method, A form will now open to submit the request. Follow the on-screen prompts to explain why you’re making the request (for example, your account was hacked or you no longer have access to your phone number or email address) and provide the requested information .
   
   • You may need to upload a copy of your ID, a photo of yourself, or a video selfie to verify your identity.^[6]

[bewerken]Disable Two-Step Verification

1. Tap on your profile picture to go to your profile. If you’ve set up two-step verification, you may be asked to submit a recovery code every time you log in on a new device. To disable this additional security measure, first visit your Instagram profile on a device you’re already logged in to. Tap your profile picture or icon in the lower right corner of the screen.^[7]
   
   • These codes can be sent to the phone number associated with your account, or through an external security app if you have one associated with your Instagram account.
2. Open the menu. Tap on the button with three horizontal lines in the top-right corner of the screen to open the drop-down menu.^[8]
   
3. Tap Settings. choosing Adjustment at the top of the drop-down menu. now there is a new Adjustmentmenu open^[9]
   
4. choosing . You can use this option halfway AdjustmentFind menu. tap it to bring up the menu Security to open up.^[10]
   
5. To knock View options in section login security,^[11]
   
6. Disable any active two-step verification settings. If you have already set up the 2-Step Verification method, you will see a page named two-step verification is enabled, Select all active methods and disable them using the slider.
   
   • For example, if you’ve set up to send text messages, in the list, tap sms report, On the next screen you will be given the option to disable this method or change the phone number you use for verification.
7. Mark your device as a trusted device to continue using 2-Step Verification. If you like the added security of two-step verification but don’t want to enter a security code every time you log in, you can mark your device as a trusted device. To do so, sign in with two-step verification on your device, and then tap trust this device,^[12]
   
   • The next time you log in to that device, Instagram should remember this and you won’t have to use the verification code.
   • To protect your account, don’t use this option for public or shared services.

[bewerken]generate backup code

1. Sign in to Instagram on your phone or tablet. If you are concerned that it will be difficult for you to obtain recovery codes due to connection problems, you can obtain a list of backup codes as a last resort. These codes can only be used once, but you can generate more codes anytime later. Begin by logging in to your account in the Instagram app.^[13]
   
2. Open your profile. Tap the round profile icon in the lower right corner of the screen. Now your profile will open.^[14]
   
3. Tap Menu. This button can be found in the upper right corner of the profile screen. Now a drop-down menu will open.^[15]
   
4. Select Settings. You can find this option at the top of the drop-down menu. tap it AdjustmentMenu.^[16]
   
5. To knock alternative Security you can get about half way through it AdjustmentFind menu. Tap it to open a new menu screen.^[17]
   
6. open . tap down login security session two-step verification, If you’ve already set up two-step verification, you’ll see a screen with the options already activated.^[18]
   
   • If you haven’t set up 2-Step Verification yet, you’ll see a screen with the button below to work, Tap on the button and choose your preferred method from the list.
7. To knock You can find this option at the bottom of the list of 2-Step Verification methods. Tap it to open another menu.^[19]
   
8. choosing . it’s the second option in the menu additional methods,^[20]
   
9. Copy the list of backup codes. On the next screen you will see five backup codes. If you can’t be sent a verification text message because you don’t have access to the phone, you can use these codes to log in.^[21]
   
   • Take a screenshot of the codes, copy and paste them into a document, or write them down and keep them in a safe place.
   • Tap to generate more codes when you’ve used the first set get new codes bottom of the screen.

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