Instagram’s two-factor authentication is now live: Here’s how to activate

Instagram has rolled out a couple of other updates as well. Soon, the photo-sharing app will put up a screen over sensitive photos and videos in user’s feed or when they visit someone else’s profile. The screen will only appear if someone in the community reports these posts followed by confirmation from Instagram’s review team. To see a post covered with screen, users can simply tap on it to reveal the photo or video.

Further, Instagram has developed an additional site where users can learn about keeping themselves safe on the platform. It will give users an access to tools such as account blocking, comment controls, photo tagging and more. Instagram enables users to connect with support services in their country to know more about its services.

To activate two-factor authentication in Instagram, click on gear icon on top right on your profile. Next, tap on two-factor authentication and enable ‘Require security code’ option.

To activate two-factor authentication in Instagram, click on gear icon on top right on your profile. Next, tap on two-factor authentication and enable ‘Require security code’ option. The app will now ask to add a phone number to your account. After, you’ve added your phone number, you’ll get a security code each time you log in to your Instagram account.

We’d recommend enabling two-factor authentication to Instagram and other accounts, which offer the feature. It helps reduces the risk of hacking as account can only be logged in after you enter the security code sent on your added phone number. Google’s Gmail, and WhatsApp already offer two-factor authentication.

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