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How to Check Who Tried to Log in to My Instagram & Secure Account
Suspicious activity detected? Here’s how to check login attempts on Instagram easily
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Instagramnotifies users of any suspicious activity for generalsecurityreasons, or to prevent spammers, eliminate fake accounts, and stop hackers.
As a result, manyInstagramusers get every once in a while out-of-nowhere warnings that the app hasdetected an unusual login attempt.
The app also offers some options to move forward, such as getting help to log in, receiving a security code via text message, or confirming that you own the account.
Sometimes you might experienceissues when logging in to Instagramand there are ways to fix it. But what does suspicious activity on Instagram mean?
Just like you, there are plenty of other users who wonder the same thing, so let’s start by finding out what is unusual activity on Instagram.
Why does Instagram keep logging me out for suspicious activity?
The mentioned warning usually appears when you try to log in from a different device when Instagram detects a different IP address than the usual one.
In other words, an Instagram account can get locked for suspicious or unusual activity when you change the usual location (travel often, move to another country), or when someone tries to access your account for various reasons.
If such is the case, can you see login attempts on Instagram? You can and we’ll show you exactly how to go about it.
How to know who is trying to login my Instagram account?
IfInstagram is not working on Chrome, for instance, you can do the same from your mobile phone or via the Instagram app for your desktop, depending on the case.
How do I fix a suspicious login attempt on Instagram?
That is, confirm whether it was you or not. Maybe you or someone else tried to access your account from anotherIP addressor an unrecognized device or computer.
If it was you, click theThisWas Meoptionand you’ll be allowed to use your account.
If it wasn’t you, don’t panic, as most probably their attempt failed. Just clickThis Wasn’t Me.The app will then prompt you to change your password.
At this stage, you should consider changing your password with a stronger one, and a never-before-used password. We recommend that you use apassword managerthat will help with storing complicated passwords for all your apps and devices.
After changing your password, and confirming it twice, you tap on theSubmitoption and you should be good to go.
Note that some users deactivated their accounts when seeing the warning and then couldn’t get back in with a password change.
If this is the case, try to change the password using Instagram’s webpage (logging in from a browser). Also, disable any VPN or proxy connection that you might have.
If you’ve enabled the two-factor authentication method,Instagramwill require a security code to log in.
The code is sent to theemail address associated with yourInstagramaccount. You just have to use that code and you’ll get access to your account.
This step is required only some of the time and only if the extra layer of protection is enabled. Again, we recommend that you activate this option especially if you frequently get suspicious login attempts.
To do this, in your account, tap on your profile, chooseSettingsand then click theTwo-Factor Authentication option.Then, simply turn on theRequire Security Codeoption.
Now every time you log into yourInstagramaccount, the app will send you a code via text message. Indeed, it might be a little annoying at first, but better safe than sorry.
We hope that you found this article useful. Any comments or suggestions are welcome in the dedicated section below.
Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.
Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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