How to Recover Instagram With Lost Backup Codes
No authenticator and no backup codes either? A linked Facebook account or trusted-contact verification can still get you in — then you regenerate a fresh set of codes.
Backup codes are the easiest two-factor fallback, so losing them on top of the authenticator narrows your options — but it does not close them. A Facebook account linked in Accounts Center, a trusted device, or full identity verification can still let you in. The moment you are back, generate new backup codes so you are never in this corner again.
Recover without backup codes
Try a linked Facebook account
If your Instagram and Facebook are linked in Accounts Center, use the Facebook login as your way back into Instagram.
Where: Accounts Center login
Use a trusted or still-logged-in device
If you are still signed in on another phone or browser, go straight to security settings and reset two-factor from there.
Where: Instagram app → Settings → Accounts Center → Password and security
Fall back to identity verification
At the code prompt, choose the need-help / try-another-way option and complete identity verification, which may include a video selfie.
If this fails: Instagram video selfie verification
Regenerate backup codes immediately
Once in, generate a fresh set of backup codes and store them offline so the next lost phone is harmless.
Where: Two-factor authentication settings → Backup codes
Confirm: A new list of one-time codes is shown for you to save.
Frequently asked questions
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