How to Protect Your Instagram Account From Hackers?

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[{"selector":"#anim-b2844f42-3000-4143-98b3-206de2aa1f26","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-83a62f1f-7d46-4813-b65c-ceee54b36e47","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra layer of security to your Instagram account. When enabled, you’ll be required to provide a verification code in addition to your password when logging in. This code is usually sent to your registered mobile number or generated by an authentication app.

[{"selector":"#anim-74e94396-71bb-4e1c-b725-bbe78fb5caea","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c45dce90-56e9-419c-b4a2-937a97190009","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Steps to turn on Two-Factor Authentication for your Instagram Account Step 1 – Launch the Instagram app on your mobile device. Step 2 – Go to your profile by tapping on the profile icon located at the bottom right corner of the screen.

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