What's a recovery code? How do I use it?
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:
- Go to your profile and tap
.
- Tap
Settings.
- Tap Privacy and Security, then tap Two-Factor Authentication.
- Tap Recovery Codes.
To cancel your current recovery codes and get a new set of codes:
- Go to your profile and tap
- Tap
- Tap Privacy and Security, then tap Two-Factor Authentication.
- Tap Recovery 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.