Being Tricky
The short answer
To recover a hacked Instagram account, first look for an email from security@mail.instagram.com and tap Secure my account to undo the hacker's email…
At a glance
About 20 minutes · Advanced · For Messaging & Social
Key point 1 of 5
When the email on an Instagram profile changes, Instagram sends a message to the original address that lets you reverse it.
Key point 2 of 5
If the hacker also changed your password and you can't reverse the email change, ask Instagram for a login link sent to the email address or phone…
Key point 3 of 5
If you no longer have access to the email or phone number on the account (because the hacker changed both), use Meta's official page at…
Key point 4 of 5
If your Instagram is linked to Facebook or other Meta accounts in Accounts Center, Meta's Account Recovery and Support Hub collects the official…
Key point 5 of 5
Getting back in is only half the job.
Quick tip
For the video selfie, use good light, take off sunglasses or hats, and move slowly.
Watch out
Secure your email account first if you think it was also accessed: change its password and check its recovery options.
You might ask
How long does it take to recover a hacked Instagram account? It varies. Undoing an email change or using a login link can take minutes.
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