The Verge: All Instagram Users Can Now Protect Their Accounts With Two-Factor Authentication

Instagram introduces two-factor authentication for all users worldwide, enhancing security features.

Originally published in 1851 Franchise• March 23, 2017• 1 min read

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TL;DR

Instagram has introduced two-factor authentication for all users worldwide, enhancing its security features. The feature, announced in February 2016, sends a code to a user's phone when logging in from a new device.

Instagram confirmed Thursday that two-factor authentication is now available to all users worldwide.

The social media network announced the plan for two-factor authentication back in February 2016. Once the feature is enabled, any time you log in from a new device a code is sent to your phone before you can complete the log in.

The security update also lets you save backup codes in case you lose access to your phone.

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