How to Secure Your Instagram Account From Third Party Apps

Instagram users can revoke linking their account to third party services by heading to the “Settings” section.

The next step is to click on “Security,” then tap “Apps and Websites.” From there, users have the option to "remove any third-party services" they no longer want connected to their Instagram account.

Why It's Important To Secure Your Instagram Account?

Getting your Instagram account hacked can certainly be a scary situation, hence it's important to secure it. 

From activating two-factor authentication to restricting who can access your account or send you messages, it's critical to keep your personal user data under control.

Here is how to stay safe on Instagram:

1. Activate two-factor authentication

2. Do not accept follow requests from strangers

3. Use a strong password

4. Keep your account private

5. Do not click on links displayed by phishy comments

6. Block, restrict, or report suspicious accounts

7. Inspect accounts and remove inactive followers

8. Revoke Access to third-party apps

9. Control comments and stories

How To Revoke Third Party Apps Access From The Instagram Desktop Version

The first thing you need to do is log in, so make sure that you're using a secure browser and are using a safe password.

Once logged in, click on the top right icon, and then click on settings.

You'll then find 'Apps and Websites" listed as an option within your settings, which is where you can control these details.

This will provide you with a list of apps that currently have third-party access to your profile.

If you wish to remove any, you simply have to select the 'Revoke access' option on that specific app.

How To Revoke Third Party Apps Access From The Instagram Mobile App Version

Head to your profile by clicking on your profile photo in the bottom right of the screen, and then click on the three line icon in the top right and select 'Settings'.

Then choose 'Security' and head to 'Apps and Websites' to take you to the relevant area.

Once there, you can then see a list of apps which have third-party access to your Instagram account.

If you wish to remove that access to any of the accounts, choose the 'Revoke access' option for the app in question.

Conclusion

If you suspect your Instagram account has been hacked or compromised, it’s important to take action as soon as possible. Follow the steps below to regain access to your account:

• Check your email account to receive a message from Instagram

• Request a login link from Instagram

• Use a security code and head to the support section on Instagram

Once you submit your request, you should receive an auto-response email from the Security Team at Instagram asking you to help verify your identity. You’ll be asked for one or both of the following:

• A photo of yourself holding a paper with a handwritten code Instagram has provided you.

• The email address or phone number you signed up with and the type of device you used at the time of sign up (example: iPhone, Android, iPad, other).