How to Easily Update Your Phone Number and Email on Instagram

Mobile numbers and email addresses are essential for logging into your Instagram account, resetting passwords, and receiving notifications. If you've recently changed your mobile number or email address, or if you're traveling and switching to a new number, it's crucial to update this information on Instagram to ensure secure login and account recovery. Instagram has recently made some changes to its UI settings for updating personal details. In this article, we'll show you how to update your phone number and email on your Instagram account easily.

Why You Should Update Your Phone Number and Email

Updating your phone number and email on Instagram is important for several reasons:

  • Account Recovery: In case you lose access to your Instagram account, having your email and phone number on file will help you recover it and reset your password.
  • Security: Instagram sends email notifications or messages if it detects any unusual activity or sign-ins to your account.
  • Account Verification: A verified badge, represented by a blue tick, is only given to those whose Instagram accounts have up-to-date personal details. Verifying your account adds credibility and authenticity.
  • Notifications: Instagram may reach out to you via email or phone to inform you about important updates, such as login attempts or policy changes.
  • Two-Factor Authentication: Enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra layer of protection to your Instagram account. When you have 2FA enabled, Instagram will send a verification code to your phone number or email address.

Updating Contact Information on Mobile

The process for updating email addresses and mobile numbers is the same on both Android and iOS devices. Here's how to do it:

  1. Open the Instagram app and tap on your profile icon.
  2. In your profile, tap on the “Edit profile” button and then on “Personal information settings.”
  3. Now, tap on “Contact info” to access your personal details.
  4. On the Contact information page, you can check your existing contact number and email address linked to your account. To update the contact info, tap on “Add new contact.”
  5. If you want to update your mobile number, tap on “Add Mobile Number.” If you want to update your email address, tap on “Add Email Address.”

Updating Your Mobile Number

If you choose to update your mobile number, follow these steps:

  1. Enter your new mobile number in the provided space. Make sure to include the correct country code. If the country code is incorrect, tap on “Change” and select the correct country code from the list.
  2. All the accounts linked to the contact number will be listed. Select the account you want to link with the updated number and tap on “Next.”
  3. Instagram will send a confirmation code to your new mobile number. Enter the code and tap on “Next.”
  4. A confirmation message will be displayed once the contact number update is successful. Note that updating to a new number will disable two-factor authentication. You can set up 2FA again in the settings.

Updating Your Email Address

To update your email address, follow these steps:

  1. Enter your new email address in the provided space.
  2. All the accounts linked to the email address will be listed. Select the account for which you want to update the email and tap on “Next.”
  3. Instagram will send a confirmation code to your new email address. Enter the code and tap on “Next.”
  4. A confirmation message will be displayed once the email address update is successful. Note that updating to a new email address will disable two-factor authentication. You can set up 2FA again in the settings.

Updating Contact Information on Desktop

If you prefer to update your contact information on a desktop, follow these steps:

  1. Log into your Instagram account on any browser and click on the profile icon.
  2. In your profile section, click on “Edit profile” button.
  3. Under the Accounts Center, click on “See more in Accounts Center” highlighted in blue.
  4. From the list of account settings, click on “Personal details.”
  5. Now, click on “Contact Info.”
  6. Here, you can check the email address and contact number already linked to your account. To update them, click on “Add new contact.”
  7. Select either “Add mobile number” or “Add email” to update the respective information.

Updating Your Mobile Number on Desktop

To update your mobile number on Instagram via desktop, follow these steps:

  1. Enter your new mobile number in the provided space and check the country code. If the country code is incorrect, tap on “Change” and select the correct country code from the list.
  2. All the accounts linked to the contact number will be listed. Select the account you want to update and click on “Next.”
  3. Enter the code sent by Instagram to your new contact number and click on “Next.”
  4. You will receive a confirmation message once the new contact number is successfully updated. Note that updating to a new number will disable two-factor authentication. You can set up 2FA again in the settings.

Updating Your Email Address on Desktop

To update your email address via desktop, follow these steps:

  1. Enter your new email address in the provided space.
  2. Select the account for which you want to update the email address and click “Next.”
  3. Enter the confirmation code sent by Instagram to your new email address and click on “Next.”
  4. You will see a confirmation message confirming the successful update of the new email address.

Insta Update

By ensuring that your contact information is up-to-date, you enhance Instagram's ability to authenticate your identity, preventing unauthorized access. Protect your Instagram account and enjoy seamless login with this essential security measure.