How to Secure Your Instagram Account With Two-Factor Authentication

Instagram lets users add another layer of protection to their accounts with two-factor authentication.

The feature asks for an additional login code when Instagram needs to verify a sign-in, and users can choose an authentication app, text message or WhatsApp as their security method.

Setting up 2FA takes only a few steps through the Accounts Center.

Users can also turn the feature off later from the same settings.

Here is a step-by-step guide to enabling and disabling two-factor authentication on Instagram.