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title: "How do I recover my Instagram password?"  
description: "How do I recover my Instagram password?"  
author: "Ashutosh Patel"  
published: 2023-07-10  
updated: 2023-07-11  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/100216/how-do-i-recover-my-instagram-password  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["troubleshooting"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

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# How do I recover my Instagram password?



## Answers

### Answer by Yashna Bawa

1. Go to the Instagram login page.
2. Tap on **[Forgot Password](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/116114/what-are-steps-for-forgot-password-to-recover-password-in-tech)?** below the login fields.
3. Enter your **username**, **email address**, or **phone number** that you used to create your account.
4. If you linked your [Instagram account](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/100263/how-to-delete-an-instagram-account) to [Facebook,](https://www.mindstick.com/category/blog/facebook) you can also choose to **Reset using Facebook**.
5. Tap on **Next**.
6. If you entered your email address, you will receive an email with a link to reset your password.
7. If you entered your phone number, you will receive a text message with a link to reset your password.
8. Tap on the link in the email or [text message to reset your password.](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/74173/how-to-reset-comcast-password-easily)
9. Enter your new password twice and tap on **Reset Password**.

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## Can I recover my Instagram password without email?

Yes, you can recover [your Instagram](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/83872/how-to-create-your-instagram-content-plan) password without email if you have linked your Instagram account to Facebook. You can reset your password using your [Facebook account](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/100264/how-to-delete-a-facebook-account) by following these steps:

1. Go to the Instagram login page.
2. Tap on **Forgot Password?** below the login fields.
3. Tap on **Reset using Facebook**.
4. Enter your [Facebook login](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/34671/android-facebook-login-api-returns-only-name-and-id) information and tap on **Log in**.
5. You will be redirected to the Instagram [password reset](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/160825/why-am-i-not-receiving-the-password-reset-email-in-mindstick-training) page.
6. Enter your new password twice and tap on **Reset Password**.

## Can Instagram show me my password?

No, Instagram does not show your password. This is for security reasons. If you need to see your password, you can use a [password manager](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/102777/how-to-set-up-a-password-manager-on-your-laptop) to store your passwords.

## What if I still can't recover my password?

If you still can't recover your password after following these steps, you can contact Instagram support for help. You can do this by going to the Instagram help center and submitting a request.

## Here are some tips to help you prevent forgetting your Instagram password in the future:

- Use a [strong password](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/103616/how-to-create-a-strong-password) that you won't forget.
- Use a password manager to store your passwords.
- Change your password regularly.
- Be careful about clicking on links in emails or text messages from people you don't know.


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