--- title: "What happens if I forget my password?" description: "What happens if I forget my password?" author: "Sandra Emily" published: 2022-04-21 canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96932/what-happens-if-i-forget-my-password category: "troubleshooting" tags: ["troubleshooting", "instagram"] reading_time: 1 minute --- # What happens if I forget my password? What [happens if](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/80739/what-happens-if-you-marry-so-early) I [forget](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/5029/5-animals-with-incredible-memories-that-never-forget) my [password](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/243/how-to-create-password-protected-report)? ## Answers ### Answer by Hitesh Vohra - From the Settings section of the mobile app or website, you can change your **[Instagram](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96472/is-pinterest-just-like-instagram) password** at any moment. - If you use Facebook to log into Instagram, you'll need to update your password through Facebook. - You can reset your password from a link under the password box on the login screen if you lose or forget it. - Open Instagram on your mobile device to see the login screen. Tap Get help logging in (if you're using an Android phone) or Forgot password? under the username and password fields (on iOS). - If you're using an Android phone, hit Next after entering your email address, phone number, or username. If you're using an iPhone, hit Next after selecting the proper tab (Username or Phone) and entering the necessary credential linked with your account - You'll receive an email with instructions on how to change your password. \ **Read More: [How many Stories should I post per day to increase the engagement?](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96949/how-many-stories-should-i-post-per-day-to-increase-the-engagement)** --- Original Source: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96932/what-happens-if-i-forget-my-password Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.