Even though it’s one of the older social networks around, Instagram still has a massive user base across many countries, including Indonesia.

Your password is the key to your Instagram account, so it should be kept private to prevent it from leaking to others and to block unauthorized access. Some users even change their Instagram password on a regular basis, every two weeks or once a month, to make it harder for anyone else to guess. If you want to update your Instagram password, here’s a simple walkthrough Soxvo put together to help you do it safely.

How to Change Your Instagram Password on the App

1. Open the Instagram app
2. Log in to your Instagram account
3. Tap the Profile icon (the person icon) in the bottom-right corner
4. Tap More (the three-line icon) in the top-right corner
5. On the Settings and activity page, select Accounts Centre
6. Select Password and Security
7. Under Login & recovery, choose Change password
8. On the Change password page, select your Instagram account
9. Enter your old password in the Current Password field
10. Enter your new password in both the New Password and Retype new password fields
11. Check the box for Log out of other devices
12. Tap Change password

How to Change Your Instagram Password on the Website

If you’re on a laptop or desktop, you can also update your password through Instagram’s official website in your browser. Here’s how:

1. Go to https://www.instagram.com/
2. Log in to your Instagram account
3. On the main page, click More (the three-line icon) in the bottom-left corner
4. In the pop-up menu, click Settings (the gear icon)
5. Select Accounts Center
6. Under Account settings, select Password and security
7. Select Change Password
8. In the Change Password pop-up, select your Instagram account
9. Enter your new password in the New Password and Retype new password fields
10. Check the box for Log out of other devices
11. Click Change password

Ticking Log out of other devices signs your Instagram account out of every device except the one you’re currently using. This is a useful safeguard — it locks anyone else out of your account on other devices right away, since they won’t be able to get back in without entering your new password first.

You’ll also need to fill in both the New Password and Retype new password fields to confirm you’ve typed your new password correctly. Since the two entries have to match exactly, this step forces you to double-check your new password before it’s saved.

Because the process runs through Meta’s Accounts Center, you’ll usually see more than just your Instagram account listed — your Facebook, Threads, and WhatsApp accounts may show up too, since Meta has combined account settings for all of its apps into a single control panel. That’s why you need to specifically select your Instagram account under Change password when you only want to update that one.

Instagram recommends using a password with at least 6 characters, mixing letters, numbers, and special characters. A more complex password like this is significantly harder for anyone to guess or crack.

Final Thoughts

Changing your Instagram password doesn’t take long, but it makes a real difference in keeping your account safe from unauthorized access. Whether you do it through the app or the website, the steps are quick, and pairing a strong, unique password with regular updates and the Log out of other devices option gives your account an extra layer of protection. Make it a habit to refresh your password every so often, and your Instagram account will stay a lot harder to break into.