New Delhi, June 6: Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms today. But what happens when your Instagram account gets hacked? Suddenly, your personal photos and messages are at risk. It can be a frightening experience. Many people might ask, "How can I recover my hacked Instagram account?" If you find yourself in this situation, there are a few steps that users can take to regain access and secure their Insta account.

If your Instagram account is hacked, it’s important to act quickly. The faster you respond, the better your chances of recovering your account. If you're unable to log into your account or suspect unauthorised access, visit the webpage and secure your account. You can also try various recovery methods depending on the specific account type you're attempting to recover. Elon Musk To Soon Introduce ‘Video-Only’ Feed on His X Platform To Take On TikTok Short-Videos and Instagram Reels.

How to Recover a Hacked Instagram Account?

If you get an email from security@mail.instagram.com informing you that your email address has been updated, you might be able to reverse this change by clicking on “secure my account” within the email. In case other details like your password were changed or you cannot revert your email address, you should request a login link or a security code from Instagram.

  • Instagram Account Recovery through Login Link: To request a login link, users should go to the login screen and tap "Get help logging in". Users should enter their username, email address, phone number linked with the Instagram account, then click "Send login link".

  • Instagram Account Recovery through Security Code: If an Instagram user is not able to recover their account with the login link, they can also try to request for a security code by entering a secure email address. After submitting the request, users will receive an email from Instagram with additional instructions. Grok Unhinged Mode Now Live on Elon Musk's xAI Website; Check Details.

How to Keep Instagram Account Secure?

Enable two-factor authentication to enhance security. Verify that your phone number and email address in your account settings are accurate. Remove access for any suspicious third-party applications and inspect the Accounts Center and disconnect any unknown linked accounts.

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