What's a recovery code? How do I use it on Instagram?
If you've turned on two-factor authentication and a code can't be sent due to connectivity or delivery issues, you'll still be able to complete the process with a recovery code.
To get a list of recovery codes for your account:
  1. Tap instagram-user-profile or your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile.
  2. Tap three lines stacked on top of each other in the top right, then tap a symbol circle gearSettings.
  3. Tap Security, then tap Two-Factor Authentication.
  4. Tap Additional Methods.
  5. Tap Backup Codes.
To cancel your current recovery codes and get a new set of codes:
  1. Tap instagram-user-profile or your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile.
  2. Tap three lines stacked on top of each other in the top right, then tap a symbol circle gearSettings.
  3. Tap Security, then tap Two-Factor Authentication.
  4. Tap Backup Codes, then tap Get New Codes.
Keep in mind that you must be logged in to your Instagram account to access the list of recovery codes or get a new list. You should copy the codes to your clipboard, take a screenshot of them or save them in some other way so that they're available when you log into Instagram.
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