Instagram Login
Instagram login is required to browse photos, post comments and access all social functions. Stuck in the sign-in process or can't log in to Instagram properly? This guide also tries to help you with Instagram login issues.
Instagram login from a browser
- Go to www.instagram.com
- Enter your email address OR phone number OR username
- Email: You can log in with any email address that's listed on your Instagram account.
- Phone number: If you have a mobile number confirmed on your account, you can enter it here (don't add any zeros before the country code, or any symbols).
- Username: You can also log in with your username, if you set one up.
- Enter your password and click „Log in”.
Instagram login with Facebook Account
If you already have a Facebook login, you can also use your Facebook account to sign in to Instagram. All you need is to enter your email address or phone number used on Facebook and enter your password.
When you add your Instagram account to the same Accounts Centre as your Facebook account, you can share content such as stories and posts directly from Instagram to Facebook.
Instagram login from mobile
You can use Instagram to stay connected on many devices, including iPhone, iPad and Android. To see what's new with the app and install the latest version, you can visit your phone's app store (e.g. iTunes App Store or Google Play Store).
- Install the Instagram app if it is not already installed on your mobile device.
- Open the Instagram application
- Enter your email address OR phone number OR username
- Enter your password
- Click „Log in”
If you already have a Facebook login, you can also enter your Facebook account details to login to Instagram.
You can also access Instagram simply by using a mobile browser.
Log in to Instagram using the Instagram Lite app on Android
Instagram Lite is a fast and smaller version of Instagram. Built to perform well on slower networks, use less mobile data and take up less storage space on your phone. To download the app, visit the Google Play Store.
The Instagram Lite application is not available on iOS.
Problems signing in to Instagram
If you can't sign in to Instagram, you need to fix the problem in the Help Center of Meta. Follow their instructions for help getting back in to your account.
The most common problems are:
- You mistyped your login details. (Check for typos and turn off CAPS LOCK)
- You forgot your password.
- You know your username and password, but you can't sign in.
- You think someone else is using your account.
Best practices for Instagram login
- Turn on two-factor authentication for additional account security.
- Use different browsers if multiple family members share the same computer.
- Think before you authorise any third-party app.
- Backup your data by requesting a copy of everything you've shared on Instagram.
- Use the browser's Incognito Mode when browsing on a guest computer.