How to Recover a Facebook Account Using Instagram

  • By Farrukh Mushtaq

    Farrukh Mushtaq

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    Farrukh Mushtaq, a digital marketer at PureSquare, possesses a keen interest in cybersecurity and enjoys writing about it. With several years of experience in the digital marketing industry, he brings expertise and passion to his work.

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  • 1 August 2024
  • 7 mins read

Have you been locked out of Facebook and are struggling to reconnect with friends and family online? Fear not! 

Instagram contains a hidden key that could help you recover your Facebook account faster. This blog post reveals various ways to transform your Instagram account into an important resource for restoring Facebook access.

Best Ways to Recover a Facebook Account Using Instagram

If you want to recover your Facebook account by using Instagram, you can definitely do it. You can achieve this by using your desktop, Android phones, and iOS devices. Let's have a look at each of those methods.

On Desktop Computers 

If you don't remember your Facebook login password, you can reset it by entering your email address, phone number, or username. Follow these steps:

Step 1: On the login page, click Forgot Password?

Step 2: Enter your username, email address, or phone number, and then click the Send Login link.

Step 3: Click Next, then follow the on-screen instructions.

Step 4: To assist you reset your password, you will receive a link by email or phone.

On Android Devices

The method of recovering your Facebook account is almost the same as for a desktop version. If you forget your password, you can reset it by entering your email address, phone number, or username. Follow these steps:

Step 1: On the login screen, under login, select Get help logging in.

Step 2: Enter a username, email address, or phone number.

Step 3: Tap Next, then follow the on-screen instructions.

Step 4: To assist you reset your password, you will receive a link by email or phone.

Login to Facebook from Instagram

To login to your Facebook account from Instagram, you need to link your Facebook account with Instagram then follow these steps:

Step 1: Open the Instagram app and go to your profile by clicking on your profile picture at the lower right corner of the screen.

Step 2: Now click on the hamburger option (three horizontal lines) at the top right corner.

Step 3: Go to Settings and then click on Account Centre.

Step 4: Then click on Logging in with Accounts.

Step 5: Now select the Facebook account you wish you log in to if you have more than one account.

While restoring a lost Facebook account via Instagram is a quick method, it emphasizes the interconnection of your online existence. This relationship, however, poses security issues. 

Recovering one account through another exposes both platforms to possible security breaches, particularly if weak passwords or reused credentials are used. This is where a privacy solution like PurePrivacy comes in for the rescue. 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Can you really recover a Facebook account with Instagram?

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    Unfortunately, no. Instagram and Facebook, while owned by the same company, are two distinct services. You cannot use Instagram to get back your Facebook account. But you can log in to your Facebook account already linked with Instagram.

  • Why can't I use Instagram to recover my Facebook?

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    Each platform has its own security and account recovery processes. During recovery, Facebook verifies your identity using your email address or phone number associated with the account, as well as security questions.

  • I never linked my email to Facebook. Is it still possible to recover my account?

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    It gets difficult, but there is a chance. If you created your Facebook account with a username, you can use it for recovery. Facebook may also request information you provided when creating your account, such as your birthday or the names of your friends.

  • How can I restore a Facebook account that has been disabled by Instagram?

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    If your Facebook account was disabled due to a violation involving an Instagram account that is not yours, your accounts were likely linked incorrectly. To resolve this issue, contact Facebook Support via social media platforms, the Help Center, or the Business Help Center.

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In Conclusion

While Instagram and Facebook are linked in some ways, you cannot recover your Facebook account using Instagram. If you are unable to access your Facebook account, you can use Facebook's password reset method or contact their support team.