The fastest way to log in depends on what you have
Instagram login works the same way on a phone or computer: you open the app or website, enter your username or email address, type your password, and tap or click to sign in. If you have saved your password in your browser or phone, Instagram may fill it in automatically. The process takes less than a minute if you remember your login details.
On a phone, read the Instagram app from the Apple App Store (iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android), open it, and you will see the login screen. On a computer, go to instagram.com in any web browser. Both routes show the same login fields and work identically after you enter your information.
Key Takeaways
- Log in with your username, email address, or phone number — whichever one you used when you created your account.
- If you forget your password, tap "Forgot password?" on the login screen and Instagram will send you a reset link by email.
- Saving your password in your browser or phone means you will not have to type it every time, but only do this on devices you own.
- If you cannot remember your username or email, you can recover your account using the phone number or email address linked to it.
Logging in with your username or email
On the Instagram login screen, the first field accepts your username, email address, or the phone number connected to your account. Type whichever one you used when you signed up. If you are not sure which email address you used, check your email inbox for a message from Instagram — the confirmation email will show you which address is registered.
After you enter your username or email, type your password in the second field. The password is case-sensitive, meaning capital letters matter. If you type it wrong, Instagram will tell you the password is incorrect and let you try again. Tap or click the blue "Log in" button to proceed.
What to do if you forgot your password
On the login screen, tap or click "Forgot password?" below the login button. Instagram will ask you to enter your username, email address, or phone number. Type the one you remember, and Instagram will send a password reset link to the email address on file for that account.
Open your email and look for a message from Instagram with the subject line about resetting your password. Click the link in that email, and Instagram will take you to a page where you can create a new password. Make your new password something you have not used before and something you can remember. After you save it, go back to the login screen and sign in with your username and new password.
Saving your password so you do not have to type it every time
Most phones and computers offer to save your Instagram password after you log in. On an iPhone, Safari (the web browser) will ask "Save password for instagram.com?" — tap "Save Password" if you want to use this feature. On Android, Chrome will show a similar prompt. On a computer using Chrome, Firefox, or Safari, the browser will ask if you want to save your password.
Saving your password is convenient if you are the only person who uses the device. Do not save your password on a shared computer, a work device, or a phone that other people can access. If you change your mind later, you can delete the saved password from your browser settings or phone settings, and you will have to type it in again the next time you log in.
Two-factor authentication adds an extra security step
If you turned on two-factor authentication for your Instagram account, logging in requires one additional step. After you enter your username and password correctly, Instagram will ask for a six-digit code. This code comes from an authenticator app on your phone (like Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator) or from a text message to your phone number.
Open the authenticator app or check your text messages for the code, type it into Instagram, and tap "Verify." If you do not have access to your authenticator app or phone number, Instagram offers backup codes — a list of one-time codes you can use instead. You should have saved these codes somewhere safe when you first turned on two-factor authentication.
Logging in on a new device or after clearing your browser
If you are using Instagram on a device for the first time, or if you cleared your browser's saved passwords, you will have to enter your full login information. This is normal and expected. Type your username or email and your password as you normally would.
Instagram may ask you to verify your identity by entering a code sent to your email or phone number. This is a security measure to make sure it is actually you logging in. Check your email or text messages for the code, enter it on Instagram, and you will be logged in. After this, you can choose to save your password if you want.
What to do if you cannot remember your username or email
If you do not remember the username or email address for your account, you can still recover it. On the login screen, tap "Forgot password?" and then look for a link that says "Can't find your account?" or "Need more help?" Click that link, and Instagram will ask you to enter the phone number or email address connected to your account.
If you remember the phone number you used to sign up, enter it and Instagram will show you the username associated with that number. If you do not remember the phone number either, you may need to use the email address you used to create the account. Instagram will send a recovery link to that email, and you can use it to regain access to your account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I log into Instagram with my Facebook account?
Yes. On the Instagram login screen, look for a button that says "Log in with Facebook." Tap it, enter your Facebook login information, and Instagram will connect to your Facebook account. This is faster than typing your Instagram username and password, but you must have a Facebook account set up first.
What if Instagram says my password is wrong but I know it is correct?
Check that Caps Lock is not turned on — passwords are case-sensitive. If you are still stuck, use the "Forgot password?" option to reset it. You may have typed a different password than you thought, or someone else may have changed it without your permission.
Is it safe to log into Instagram on a public computer?
You can log in, but do not save your password. After you finish using Instagram, log out by going to your profile, tapping the menu, and selecting "Log out." Never leave a public computer while you are still logged in to Instagram or any other account.
Why does Instagram keep logging me out?
Instagram logs you out automatically if you have not used the app or website for a long time, if you changed your password, or if you logged in from a new device. This is a security feature. straightforward log back in with your username and password. If it keeps happening, try uninstalling and reinstalling the app, or clear your browser's cache.
Can I log into the same Instagram account on multiple devices at once?
Yes. You can be logged into Instagram on your phone, tablet, and computer at the same time. Each device stays logged in until you manually log out or until Instagram logs you out for security reasons. You can see where your account is logged in by going to Settings, then Security, then "Where you're logged in."