Instagram Security Guide

How to Change Your Instagram Password on iPhone or Android

Need to change your Instagram password? This easy step-by-step guide shows you exactly where to tap inside the Instagram app, with marked images to help you follow along.

Estimated time

About 2 minutes.

Where to do it

Inside the Instagram mobile app.

Difficulty level

Very easy.

Before You Start

Only change your password inside the official Instagram app. Do not enter your password on random links sent by text, email, direct message, or WhatsApp.

Quick Path

Profile → Menu → Settings and activity → Accounts Center → Password and security → Change password

1Go to your Instagram profile

Open Instagram and go to your profile page.

You can do this by tapping your profile picture in the bottom right corner of the app.

Start from your Instagram profile page.

2Make sure you are using the right Instagram account

If you manage more than one Instagram account, check that the correct one is selected.

This helps you avoid changing the password for the wrong Instagram account.

Choose the correct Instagram account before changing your password — Keep the account you want to update selected.

3Tap the menu

Once you are on your profile, tap the three-line menu in the top right corner.

This opens the main Instagram settings area.

Tap the Instagram three-line menu to open settings — Tap the menu icon in the top right corner.

4Tap “Accounts Center”

Instagram will take you to Settings and activity.

Near the top, tap Accounts Center. This is where Meta manages Instagram and Facebook account settings.

Tap Accounts Center inside Instagram Settings and activity — Accounts Center appears near the top of Settings and activity.

5Tap “Password and security”

Inside Accounts Center, look for Password and security.

This is where you can update your password and manage your login security.

Tap Password and security in Meta Accounts Center — This section controls passwords and login protection.

6Tap “Change password”

In the Password and security screen, tap Change password.

This opens the account selection screen.

Tap Change password to update your Instagram password — Tap Change password under Login & recovery.

7Choose your Instagram account

If Facebook and Instagram both appear, choose the row that says Instagram.

This makes sure you are changing your Instagram password, not your Facebook password.

Choose the Instagram account before changing the password — Select the Instagram account you want to update.

8Enter your current password and your new password

Type your current password, then your new password, and then type the new password again.

When everything is correct, tap Change password.

A strong password should include letters, numbers, and symbols. Avoid using easy guesses like your birthday, phone number, or first name.

Enter your current Instagram password and your new password — Fill in all fields, then tap Change password.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Instagram password if I forgot the old one?

Yes. On the password screen, tap Forgot your password? and follow Instagram’s recovery steps.

Should I log out of other devices?

Yes, especially if you think someone else may have used your account. This helps protect your Instagram profile.

How often should I change my Instagram password?

Change it any time you think your account may not be safe, or if you used the same password on another website.