This could happen with anyone, at fault or off fault. Instagram has added some new tools to help regain access if users are Locked Out Of Instagram Account, while it’s also added some new measures to combat impersonation.
First off, on re-gaining access to hacked accounts – to help people get back into their profiles, Instagram has set up a new recovery center which will guide you through the process of logging back into your profile.
See the image below, if you find yourself locked out of IG, you can go to Instagram.com/hacked, which will then take you through the process to get your log-in info.
In the words of Instagram –
“If you’re unable to log in to your account, enter Instagram.com/hacked on your mobile phone or desktop browser. Next, you will be able to select if you think you’ve been hacked, forgot your password, lost access to two-factor authentication or if your account has been disabled. From there, you will be able to follow a series of steps to help regain access to your account.”
Instagram also notes that people with multiple accounts will be able to choose which specific account needs support.
Instagram’s also expanded access to its friend confirmation process, which enables users to refer to their friends to confirm their identity, if they end up locked out.
“If you find yourself locked out of your account, you’ll be able to choose two of your Instagram friends to verify your identity and get back into your account.”
“We’re now testing sending warnings if an account that we suspect may be impersonating someone requests to follow you. In the coming months, we’ll also send warnings if an account that may be impersonating a business sends you a Direct Message (DM).”
“That way, you can quickly determine whether the account you are interacting with is authentic. In addition to Profiles, you can now see verified blue badges in Stories and DMs and coming soon, Feed.”
Instagram has already started rolling out the tools globally which will help you if any user, unfortunately, is locked out of Instagram account.
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