How to enable 2FA for your Instagram account
Updated June 5, 2026
A step-by-step guide on how to set up two-factor authentication (2FA) for your Instagram account using Authenticator App. With 2FA enabled, signing in requires both your password and a temporary verification code — keeping your account safe even if your password is stolen.
Download Authenticator App
First, download the Authenticator ℠ App on your Apple device. Click the button below or scan the QR code with your iPhone camera.
Get the Authenticator ℠ App
Scan the QR codes from Instagram and generate secure one-time codes.
Log in and open Accounts Center
Sign in to Instagram, then open Settings and click Accounts Center. On the website, click More in the bottom-left menu first; in the app, tap the three lines in the top right to reach it.
Go to Password and security, then Two-factor authentication
In Accounts Center, click Password and security, then click Two-factor authentication.
Pick your account and choose Authentication app
Select the Instagram account you want to protect, then choose the Authentication app option and continue.
View the QR code or setup key
Instagram displays a QR code along with the option to copy a setup key. Keep this screen open while you add the account in your Authenticator App.
Add the account in your Authenticator App
Open the Authenticator App on your iPhone and tap the + button to scan the QR code shown by Instagram. If you can't scan it, choose to enter the setup key manually instead.
Get your 6-digit code
Once the account is added, the Authenticator App shows a 6-digit code for Instagram that refreshes periodically. Copy or note the current code.
Enter the code to confirm
Return to Instagram, type in the 6-digit code from your Authenticator App, and confirm to finish linking the app.
Save your backup codes
After two-factor authentication is turned on, Instagram provides backup codes. Save these somewhere safe so you can still log in if you ever lose access to your authentication app.
Backup & recovery
Instagram provides backup codes when you set up two-factor authentication. Save these codes in a safe place: if you ever lose access to your phone or your authentication app, you can enter one of the backup codes to log in instead of a code from the app. You can view, save, or get new backup codes anytime from the two-factor authentication settings.
That's it — your Instagram account is now protected with two-factor authentication. If you have any issues during setup, visit the official Instagram help page. Stay safe!
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Disclaimer
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