- Go to Settings > Security > Apps and Websites, and remove third-party apps from accessing your account.
- Go to Settings > Security > Login Activity, tap on a device, and log out of it to remove your Instagram account on another device.
- We also recommend changing your password to prevent any unauthorized activity on your Instagram account.
Fix 1: Unlink Third-Party Apps and Websites
Third-party apps and services linked to your Instagram account may auto-follow specific accounts in the background. You should review and unlink such apps from your account.
On Mobile
Step 1: Open your profile , and tap on the three-bar menu at the top right.
Step 2: Select Security , go to Apps and Websites, and remove authorizations for third-party apps and websites.
On Web
You can unlink third-party apps from the Instagram web version too. Here’s what you need to do.
Step 1: Visit Instagram on the web and sign in with your account details.
Step 2: Select More at the bottom-left corner and open Settings.
Step 3: Click Apps and Website s from the left sidebar.
Step 4: Check the apps and websites connected to your Instagram account. You can remove the permission from the same menu.
Fix 2: Check Your Instagram Login Activity
If you have used another device to check your Instagram account, remove your remembered account . This can lead someone using the device to access your Instagram account and follow profiles.
On Mobile
Step 1: Open your profile , and tap on the three-bar menu at the top right.
Step 2: Tap on Security , and select Login activity.
Step 2: Instagram asks you to confirm your recent login activity at the top. You can check all the connected devices with time and location info.
Step 3: If you find a suspicious login activity, tap the three horizontal dots menu beside a device and tap Log out .
On Web
You can log out from random devices using the Instagram web version too. Here’s what you need to do.
Step 1: Select More at the bottom-left corner and open Settings.
Step 2: Select Login activity from the left sidebar.
Step 3: Check the list of active devices. Expand a device you don’t recognize. Click Log Out .
Fix 3: Change Your Instagram Password
If you don’t recognize certain activity on your Instagram account, we recommend changing the password .
On Mobile
Step 1: Open your profile , and tap on the three-bar menu at the top right.
Step 2: Tap on Security , and select Password .
Step 5: You can check when your password was last updated. Enter the current password and add a new one. Hit the checkmark in the top right corner.
On Web
Check the steps below if you prefer the Instagram web version.
Step 1: Select More at the bottom-left corner and open Settings.
Step 2: Select Change password from the left sidebar.
Step 3: Enter the old password and a new one. Hit Change Password and you are good to go.
Note: Enabling a two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your Instagram account. It is highly effective in preventing unauthorized access to your account.
