How to recover a hacked Instagram account

Recovery steps

1. 1Check messages from security@mail.instagram.com
2. 2Reverse an email change when offered
3. 3Request a login link in the app
4. 4Choose My account was hacked
5. 5Complete identity checks only in the app
6. 6Change the password and revoke suspicious apps

Security reminder

• Never pay someone claiming they can recover the account.
• Never share passwords or verification codes.