Recovery

The Instagram Video Selfie Verification Process, Step by Step

What the video selfie asks you to do — look into the camera, turn your head — and how the short clip is used to confirm a real person is behind the account.

The process is brief and guided: Instagram shows prompts, you follow them on camera, and it’s done in under a minute. Knowing the sequence ahead of time means you can focus on doing it cleanly rather than reacting to surprises mid-recording.

If your situation is actually …

The selfie, step by step

  1. Grant camera access

    Allow Instagram to use the front camera when prompted.

    Where: Instagram video selfie prompt

  2. Face the camera

    Hold the phone at eye level, your whole face centred and well lit.

  3. Follow the movements

    Look straight on, then turn your head left and right (or as prompted) so it can confirm you’re live.

    Confirm: The on-screen guide marks each movement complete.

  4. Submit

    Send the clip once. Avoid re-recording repeatedly — submit a clean take.

Frequently asked questions

Very short — typically under a minute, often just a few seconds of guided movement.

Delvia

Access issues are easier to prevent when roles, owners, and responsibilities are recorded clearly

Most access problems trace back to the same gap — no clear record of who has access, what role they hold, and what should happen when that changes. Delvia helps you keep that record so problems are visible before they become incidents.

Delvia is free on iPhone and Android. Keep a clear record of who has access to your accounts — and what to do when that changes — wherever you are.