30 September, 2020

Poster

To make your account private through the app:

1- Go to your profile, and then click .

1- Click settings.

2- Click privacy > account privacy.

3- Click on private account to make your account private.

Enabling two-factor authentication:

2- Go to your profile, and then click .

3- Click settings.

4- Click security > Two-factor authentication

5- Click “Get Started”

6- If your account does not have a verified number, you will be asked to enter one. After entering the phone number, click next.

7- You will receive a text message with the code.

8- Enter the code

Two-factor authentication has been successfully enabled.

9- You will see six backup recovery codes, in case your phone is stolen, or you are unable to receive the code through a text message. You can use each code once only.

Security tips:

- Make sure to use a strong password; it must be different from your other passwords that you use online.

- Avoid displaying your personal data in “Bio”, for example: your phone number, email, geographical location, or your other social media accounts.

- Log out of Instagram after using a computer or a device that you share with other people.