You’re probably looking for a method to reset your Instagram username, password, email address, or phone number if you wish to reset anything. Or maybe you’re looking for a method to reset your whole account, erasing all of your previous pictures, likes, and follows.
Whatever brought you here, we’ve got you covered-from resetting your login credentials to wiping the slate clean. Let’s take a look at how you may reset your Instagram account fast and simply.
How to Reset an Instagram Account Password
To begin, let’s look at how to reset your password, since this is one of the most frequent problems that Instagram users face. We offer a few ideas if you are locked out of your account and unable to login into Instagram.
First, try signing in using your Facebook profile if you’ve connected your Instagram and Facebook accounts. Logging in with Facebook may be all you need to regain access to your account and change or reset your password. To reset your password, follow these steps:
Select “Forgot password?”
You’ll be presented with three options: “Username,” “Phone,” and “Log In With Facebook.”
Select that option if you know your Facebook login and it is linked to your Instagram.
In the alternative, provide your username, email address, or phone number. You will get an email with a link to reset your password and login to your account.
If you do not get a link to reset your password, your account may have been hacked, and the hacker may have altered the information in your account to prevent you from regaining access. Alternatively, you may have forgotten the original username, email address, or phone number associated with the account.
Don’t worry if this is the case–there is another alternative.
- Launch the app.
- Select “Forgot password?”
- Tap “Need more assistance?”
- Fill out the form on the screen, then click “Request Support.”
Fill up the blanks with as much information as you can. The more convincing you can be that you are the rightful owner of the account, the more likely Instagram will decide to provide you access again. Include any extra information that the security team may need to make an informed judgment.
Keep in mind, though, that this may not work. Instagram works hard to ensure that individuals do not get access to accounts they do not own, so when they receive a request for extra help in logging in, they must err on the side of caution. If you cannot verify that you are the true owner of the account, you may be denied access to it.
How to Remove All Instagram Photos.
This is where things become a bit more complicated. Instagram should ideally allow you to remove multiple posts and pictures at once. Regrettably, this is not the case. Instagram not only does not provide a way to remove all of your posts at once, but they also make it more difficult to utilize third-party services to do it.
Make use of third-party applications.
Previously, you could search for Instagram cleaners on Apple’s App Store and Google Play, and a lot of trustworthy apps would emerge. However, many of our valued choices will be gone by September 2021. While some do remain, not all are trustworthy. Before utilizing any of the available cleaning applications, be sure you read the reviews.
These apps will need access to your Instagram account, and some less-reputable alternatives may create further issues. The following are the apps that we have discovered to be the most useful:
Instagram Unfollow & Cleaner for Android
iOS–INS Cleaner
After installing these apps, you’ll be prompted to login in with your Instagram credentials. As though you were signing into a fresh web browser, Instagram will give you a login verification number. Confirm that code, then follow the instructions to remove all of your posts.
Most apps offer a similar look and functionality, including a ‘Select All’ option to delete all of your posts.
- Get the app from the app store and install it.
- Log in with your Instagram username and password.
- Navigate to the “Media” tab on the bottom row of icons.
- Tap on all of the pictures you wish to get rid of.
- In the top right corner, tap “Action.”
- Select “Delete.”
This makes it simple to get started on Instagram. We also have an article that goes through additional ways to erase all of your Instagram posts.
If you want to reset your Instagram account without using third-party software, you must remove each post individually. However, depending on how many posts you have, this will take a long time.
Archive Your Previous Posts
Before you go wild deleting everything, keep in mind that old photos may be readily archived. When you archive them, no one else can view them but you. This essentially enables you to hide pictures without really deleting them.
Follow these steps to archive a photo:
- Open the picture that you wish to save.
- In the upper right corner, tap the three-horizontal dot.
- Select “Archive.
Go to your profile and touch on the three horizontal lines to see older pictures. Select the ‘Archive’ option. You may see all of your past articles as well as your archived pictures there. Choose between your Stories, posts, and Live material by tapping on the ‘Archived Stories’ option at the top of the screen.
How to Delete and Reopen Your Account
If you want to completely erase this item and all trace of your Instagram account, you may do so from inside the app. Please keep in mind that following the steps below will permanently delete all of your comments and likes, as well as reset your follower account to zero.
Are you still interested? Begin by deactivating your Instagram account
- On your mobile device or laptop, go to the Delete Your Account page.
- Choose a deletion reason from the drop-down menu.
- Enter your account password again.
- “Permanently remove my account” should be clicked or tapped.
Please keep in mind that if you use this technique, you must wait 14 days before reusing your username.
You may now establish a new account with the same username–unless someone else gets to it before. Once you have your new account, it will be treated as if it were brand new. Sometimes a new beginning is just what the doctor prescribed.
Why am I unable to access my Instagram account?
There are many reasons why your account is unavailable. It may be that your password is wrong or that Instagram has deactivated your account. If you’ve done the instructions above and still can’t log in, contact Instagram Support. Also, check your email for any Instagram messages. This may help you determine if you have broken the community rules or if your account has been hacked.
How can I access Instagram if I deactivate my Facebook account?
If you want to deactivate your Facebook account but it is also your Instagram login option, you must first unlink the accounts before deleting your Facebook page. To do so, go to Instagram Settings, click on ‘Account,’ and then touch on ‘Linked accounts.’ Create a new username and password, then erase your Facebook account securely.
Is it possible to remove all of my Instagram posts at once?
While it is not possible to remove all of your Instagram posts at once inside the app, there are a few workarounds. If you wish to delete everything at once, we have an article that explains how to do so here. However, if you wish to utilize the Instagram app, you must remove each post individually.
Last Thoughts
Instagram has quickly become a must-have app on almost every smartphone. While Facebook is an excellent tool for sharing pictures and videos with friends, family, and followers, you may decide that it is time to start again.
If this is the case, the techniques described above may be used to quickly and simply reset your Instagram account, allowing you to resume using the service as you want.
