How to get instagram 8 digit backup codes?, by Stillcode · 2FA Authenticator on YouTube. 1 min 1 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 1 s
- Time to do it
- 5 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Open Instagram and tap your profile picture, then the menu icon in the corner. Tap Settings and activity.
Tap Meta Account at the top of the list, then tap Login and security.
Tap Two-factor authentication, then tap Backup codes.
Confirm it is you with your password or a login code if Instagram asks. The list of 8 digit codes then appears on screen.
Copy the codes one by one, or take a screenshot of the full list so you have every code.
Save the copy somewhere away from your phone, such as a password manager or a sheet of paper in a drawer.
If you do not see Backup codes, turn on two-factor authentication first with an authenticator app or text message, then come back to this screen.
Tap Get new codes when your saved set is no longer secure or you have used most of them, and replace your old copy.
Tips and common mistakes
Each 8 digit code works only once, so cross it off your saved list after you use it.
Do not store the codes only in your phone notes, because you often need them when that phone is lost or broken.
Getting a new set makes the old codes useless, so update your saved copy straight away.
Treat the codes like passwords and never share them in a message or post.
Questions
Where do I find backup codes on Instagram?
Go to Settings and activity, tap Meta Account, then Login and security, then Two-factor authentication, then Backup codes. The full set of 8 digit codes is shown there.
Why is there no Backup codes option for me?
Two-factor authentication is probably not turned on yet. Enable it with an authenticator app or text message first, then open the same menu again and Backup codes will appear.
Can I use one code more than once?
No. Each 8 digit code logs you in a single time, then it stops working. Use the remaining codes for later logins and request a new set when you run low.
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