Any social media user will tell you how important securing your account is. Hackers and spammers have become a lot more sophisticated, so platforms like Instagram have encouraged users to enable two-factor authentication — an extra level of security connecting your account with two or more devices before you're granted access.
On Instagram, there are two ways you can enable two-factor authentication. The first, and by far the easiest, is with your cell phone number. When you log into your Instagram account, it will send a text message to your phone with a unique code. The second is with a third-party authentication app.
Here's how to do both.
How to set up two-factor authentication on Instagram using your phone number
1. Open the Instagram app on your device.
2. Go to your profile by tapping the profile icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.
3. Select the three horizontal lines icon in the top right corner.
4. From the pop-up menu, select "Settings."
5. In the Settings menu, select "Security."
6. Under "Login Security," tap to select "Two-Factor Authentication
7. Select "Get Started
8. Select "Text Message
9. Enter your phone number and then select "Next."
11. Once you've entered the correct code sent to your device, your two-factor authentication should now be active. Instagram will also give you a list of codes you can use when you don't have access to your phone, so be sure to take a screenshot or save wherever you keep your password manager.
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