{"id":48282,"date":"2022-08-13T11:21:18","date_gmt":"2022-08-13T11:21:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fbskip.com\/services\/?p=48282"},"modified":"2022-08-29T09:51:15","modified_gmt":"2022-08-29T09:51:15","slug":"how-to-protect-your-instagram-account-from-being-hacked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fbskip.com\/services\/how-to-protect-your-instagram-account-from-being-hacked\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Protect Your Instagram Account from Being Hacked"},"content":{"rendered":"

Getting hacked is certainly not the nicest thing you might experience, especially if you run a business account. You have probably wondered how you can secure your account from hackers. So here are a couple strategies you might use to help you keep your account secure and out of hackers\u2019 hands.<\/span><\/p>\n

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#1: Pick a Strong Password for you Instagram<\/b><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t let hackers easily guess your password, pick a strong one that you haven\u2019t yet used anywhere. Even though Instagram recommends to use a \u201ccombination of at least six numbers, letters, and punctuation marks,\u201d the stronger passwords are believed to be a minimum length of 8 characters. Also update your password from time to time.<\/span><\/p>\n

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#2: Turn on Two-Factor Authentication on Instagram<\/b><\/p>\n

Most major applications now offer\u00a0 some form of two-factor authentication (or 2FA) and Instagram is surely one of them. When you choose to use two-factor authentication for your account you will have to enter not only log in information but also the contents of an SMS you will be receiving. This will require hackers to also have your SMS apart from your login information, which will definitely make the task harder for them. To set up two-factor authentication you will need to enter a confirmed phone number and tap the next button.<\/span><\/p>\n

Instagram has recently launched an update that lets you use third-party authenticator apps to\u00a0 log into your Instagram account. To set up third-party authenticator apps login, go to your profile, tap the menu icon, select \u201cSettings\u201d, choose \u201cTwo-Factor Authentication\u201d and select\u00a0 \u201cAuthentication App\u201d as your preferred form of authentication.<\/span><\/p>\n

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#3: Make Sure Your Email Account is Secure<\/b><\/p>\n

You basically are able to reach all your accounts through your email, so to keep accounts secure you should keep your email secure. If someone gains access to your email account it is very easy for them to gain control over all your other accounts. To prevent that from happening, keep your email account safe. Most email block all unwanted login attempts and have some security measures like email encryption or two-factor authentication.<\/span><\/p>\n

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#4: Revoke Access to Suspicious Third-Party Apps<\/b><\/p>\n

Revoke access to any \u201csuspicious third-party apps\u201d which are any websites or apps that don\u2019t follow Instagram\u2019s Community Guidelines or Terms of Use.<\/span><\/p>\n

To manage this, open your Instagram profile on your desktop computer, click the settings button, and go to \u201cAuthorized Apps.\u201d You can see a list of apps that you\u2019ve authorized to access your profile and account information. Stop their access immediately if you see any suspicious activity.<\/span><\/p>\n

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#5: Extra Security Tips to Prevent Your Instagram Account From Being Hacked<\/b><\/p>\n